An evaluation of the extent of and factors limiting information technology (IT) usage in publicly quoted companies in Kenya
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Date
1996-07Author
Nyambane, Thomas O.
Type
ThesisLanguage
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The principal objective of this study was to evaluate the factors limiting use of
information technology (IT) in publicly quoted companies in Kenya. A subsidiary objective was
to investigate the extent to which the same companies have adopted the technology.
The study covered firms listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). Data was collected
using a questionnaire personally administered by the researcher.
The result of the data collected indicated that the surveyed firms are yet to adopt
information technology (IT) to its present development; mainly in the areas of office automation
hardware, high end-user computing, decision and executive support systems, networking, and
strong representation of the information and computer services function at top management level.
Further, the results indicated that lack of adequate and relevant training, poor
telecommunication services, budgetary constraints, and poor planning for IT resources are the
main factors limiting use of IT in the publicly quoted companies in Kenya. However, these
constraints are not unique to only firms in Kenya, they have been cited frequently in other parts
of the world.
Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
School of Business, University of Nairobi
Subject
Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)Information technology (IT)
Office automation
Constraints
Change management