Siraj, Fadzilah and Hasan, Md Rajib and Ali, Juhary (2013) Human resource development for IT and technology adoption in the industrial sector. International Journal of Computer Applications, 82 (10). pp. 30-36. ISSN 0975 - 8887

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Abstract

This paper is based on a research study to assess the development of the human resources based on the application of information technology in the industrial sector in Malaysia.This is a field study on the form of a survey research using a random sample of organizations representing the industrial and government sectors in Malaysia.A total of 1000 firms was selected in which questionnaires were sent, and 120 usable returns were received representing a 12% response.The distribution as the sample suggests a high concentration within the ICT industry and high-technology industry in the central and northern regions of Malaysia. Results of the study showed a moderate number of employees using IT were present in the organizations with more than half of the sample reported having employees with IT skills.There is also a low degree of technology and IT adoption among the sample with only half invested in technology and/or IT.This can be seen as a motivating factor towards encouraging more organizations to adopt IT and changing the way employees perform their business activities moving towards achieving the long-term competitiveness in the knowledge economy.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Knowledge Worker, IT Adoption, IT Skill, IT Training, High Technology.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	College of Arts and Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof Madya Fadzilah Siraj
Date Deposited:	20 Apr 2014 07:59
Last Modified:	20 Apr 2014 07:59
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/10523

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