A framework for the adoption of Information and Communication Technology in faith-based organizations in Kenya : a case of Comboni Missions

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dc.contributor.authorGacengechi, Haron
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-10T13:41:54Z
dc.date.available2016-10-10T13:41:54Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionSubmitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Computer-Based Information Systemsen_US
dc.description.abstractThis research covers the adoption of ICT in Comboni missions, a faith-based organization with operations in Kenya among other global countries. Comboni missions focus on less developed Kenya counties, and in economically challenged areas such as slums in Mathare, Korogocho, Kariobangi in Nairobi. Regarding ICT adoption in Comboni missions and other faith-based organizations in Kenya, there is little empirical data available. The reasons are neglect by organization and information theorists who have focused on for-profit organizations and the unique nature of most faith-based organizations in general. Comboni missions are unique in terms of organizational culture and values, in their economies and in focus. They are faith-based and mostly voluntary in nature and seek no profits. Their economies are donor-dependent. They focus on accountability of received funds rather seek to attain competitive advantage. Donor funds allowing, ICT adoption may be adopted in a mission. This adoption is in isolation and without policy guidelines. The problem is haphazard adoption leading to poor adoption and low quality systems. To solve this problem, this study proposes a framework of how Comboni missions should adopt ICT; the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, (UTAUT).The framework proposes that Comboni missions device a policy to govern ICT adoption; involve stakeholders in the adoption, besides lending support in ICT infrastructure development where needed. The framework was validated and tested for accuracy through the inferential statistics (regression analysis model) at 5% level of confidence. The significance of the study is that by adopting ICT, Comboni missions will bridge the organizational divide; or attain the capacity and competence to adapt business and technological capacities of private and public organizations to be digitally competent. The Comboni missions would also bridge the digital divide currently plaguing the underdeveloped areas and the slums where Comboni missions offer services. The study findings are that policy, user behaviour, ICT infrastructure and community determine ICT adoption in Comboni missions and similar faith-based organizations.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11071/4848
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherStrathmore Universityen_US
dc.subjectICTen_US
dc.subjectFaith-based organizationsen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.subjectComboni missionsen_US
dc.titleA framework for the adoption of Information and Communication Technology in faith-based organizations in Kenya : a case of Comboni Missionsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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