Developing a Cloud-Computing Adoption Framework

Hemlata Gangwar, Hema Date and R. Ramaswamy

Global Business Review, 2015, vol. 16, issue 4, 632-651

Abstract: This article aims to propose an extended technology acceptance model–technical–organization– environment (TAM–TOE) framework and to develop its measures for cloud-computing adoption in organizations. Information technology adoption literature based on the TAM model and the TOE framework was reviewed to identify a set of variables relevant to cloud computing adoption. A conceptual framework was developed to integrate the TAM model and the TOE framework. Further, cloud-specific variables (security and third-party control) were also incorporated in the framework. This extended TAM–TOE framework was qualitatively analyzed using an interview method which resulted in 12 of the variables relevant to cloud-computing adoption. Further, a questionnaire was designed, pre-tested and surveyed to develop reliable measures of cloud-computing adoption. It resulted in conceptualizing an extended TAM–TOE framework for cloud-computing adoption and in developing its reliable measures. This study has a smaller sample size and is limited to cloud-computing adoption. On the other hand, it contributes towards the cloud-computing adoption literature. Managers can use measures identified to analyze their suitability for implementing cloud computing in their organizations. This article has a strong contribution in integrating the TAM model and the TOE framework, and developing measures for cloud-computing adoption.

Keywords: Cloud computing; TAM; TOE; technology adoption; measures (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1177/0972150915581108

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