The impact of self‐efficacy on employees' ability to accept new technology in an Iraqi university

Abstract

In any environment, but particularly in a developing country such as Iraq, it is essential for institutes of higher education to readily adapt to and make the most productive use of the latest technologies. To assess these organizations' readiness for change, researchers conducted a study of 285 employees at Southern Technical University in Basrah, Iraq. In examining the factors that affect employees' ability to accept new technology, the researchers focused on the interactive role of general self‐efficacy. The results show that employees' acceptance of new technology requires a high level of coordination among several external and internal variables that affect employees' engagement with the technology. The study also highlights the importance of training to enhance employees' belief in their ability to successfully use new systems to achieve organizational goals.