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http://dx.doi.org/10.5859/KAIS.2016.25.4.37

Understanding Organizational Behavior regarding Cloud Computing: Determinants Impacting on the Implementation Process of Cloud Computing and the Moderating Effect of Evolutional Leadership  

Kim, Sanghyun (경북대학교 경영학부)
Kim, Geuna (한국기초과학지원연구원)
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The Journal of Information Systems / v.25, no.4, 2016 , pp. 37-61 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose This study examines firms at various industries to identify key organizational characteristics that positively drive the evaluation of cloud computing. In addition, this study tests the impact of one's evaluation has on the adoption and integration of cloud computing within their respective firm. Design/methodology/approach A total of 172 responses from various firms currently using cloud computing service were analyzed using the structural equation modeling(SEM). Findings Results show that organizational Needs(Mobility and Job Relevance), Perceived Factors(Relative Advantages and Cost Savings), and Organizational Readiness(Technical Knowledge, Financial Supports, and Managerial Supports) have a significant impact on cloud computing evaluation; and evaluation influences its adoption, and integration. However, two variables(IT Performance Gaps and Compatibility) have no significant impact on cloud computing evaluation. Finally, Evolutional Leadership has a significant moderating effect within the relationship among variables in the process of cloud computing implementation.
Keywords
Cloud Computing; Organizational Needs; Perceived Factors; Organizational Readiness; Evolutional Leadership;
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