Employee Behavior Towards Adoption of E-learning Courses: Validating Technology Acceptance Model

Syed Afzal Moshadi Shah; Naveed Iqbal; Saquib Yusaf Janjua; Shehla Amjad

Authors

Syed Afzal Moshadi Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Naveed Iqbal Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Saquib Yusaf Janjua Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Shehla Amjad Professor, Head, Department of Management Sciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the acceptability of e-learning courses for professional qualification offered by the Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP). The study is empirical in nature and has utilized data by 172 respondents received through online survey method technique. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is used to investigate the acceptance of e-learning. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis are used to reach the final analysis. Cronbach Alfa is used to measure the reliability of the survey. Research finding indicate promising prospects for introducing e-learning based courses. Learning style and age indicates positive association with Perceived Ease of Use whereas learning style alone is positively correlated with Perceived Usefulness.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n14p765