Indonesian Journal Of Business And Economics
Vol 4, No 2 (2021)

On the Internet of things drivers: A perception from SMEs in recent time

Adenekan, Tobiloba Adedoyin (Unknown)
Musibau, Hammed Oluwaseyi (Unknown)
Musibau, Hammed Oluwaseyi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2021

Abstract

The advent of information technology and Industry 4.0 has changed business practices such that organization rely more on internet of things to achieve effectiveness and efficiency. Hence, SMEs are becoming more aware of the importance of IoT in business. However, a lack of knowledge about its potential benefits easiness to adopt and technology anxiety mitigates some SMEs to invest in IoT. Hence, this study seeks to examine the determinants of IoT adoption in SMEs in Nigeria using Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings revealed that positive and significant effect of perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness, while technology anxiety revealed a negative and significant impact on IoT adoption. Hence, IoT applications providers should focus on making the device easily accessible, convenient, and effortless. They should make way for communication flow with the users to reduce their anxiety.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijbe

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Indonesian Journal of Business and Economics (IJBE) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Economics, University of Kuningan, Indonesia. This journal is a biannual publication that serves as a platform for disseminating the development of knowledge through researches. It is also a ...