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Title Understanding Motivation Factors in Green IT Adoption: An Empirical Evidence from Philippine SMEs
ID_Doc 74727
Authors Hernandez, AA
Title Understanding Motivation Factors in Green IT Adoption: An Empirical Evidence from Philippine SMEs
Year 2018
Published International Journal Of Asian Business And Information Management, 9, 4
DOI 10.4018/IJABIM.2018100102
Abstract Green information technology entails the resource-efficient consumption through the use of IT infrastructure to ensure sustainable business and environmental performance. This article explores the perceptions of firms who have adopted Green IT, by developing a conceptual framework that reflects the motivation factors in Green IT adoption in developing countries. The framework was tested using a structured survey and deployed to senior managers of manufacturing and service industries. Results indicated that attitude, internal and external pressure and consider future consequence positively effects the decision to adopt Green IT in organizations. This study also found that customer satisfaction, environment, and economic performance are significant factors in achieving sustainability. Thus, pro-environmental commitment and actions of the organizations drive green business activities. Through this research, the study recommends further investigation of the relationship among the motivation factors as well as its implications for organizations' performance towards sustainability.
Author Keywords Extent of Green IT Adoption; Green IT; Green IT Adoption; Sustainability
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:000500553800002
WoS Category Business
Research Area Business & Economics
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