Browsing Department of Information Systems by Title
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Exploration of the underlying causes of high waiting times at a community health centre in Cape Town, South Africa
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)At public sector health facilities in Cape Town, South Africa, patients experience very high waiting times, with a medium waiting time of 3 hours which prevailed at the study facility being common. So the question arose ... -
Exploring the access, usage and perceptions of ICT of women in marginalised communities in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The experiences and perceptions of ICT access and usage by women in marginalised South African communities is sorely under researched. Where information from a gender-based perspective reflecting potential digital gender ... -
Extendibility of a proposed Business Architecture Assessment Model (BAAM)
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Purpose: The research aims to validate whether the proposed beta version of a Business Architecture Assessment Model (BAAM) can be usefully extended to organisations. Design/methodology/approach: The research draws from ... -
Factors affecting adoption of IoT technology in the supply chain: A case of a clothing retailer in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The retail industry in South Africa (SA) is very competitive and the Western Cape is no exception. In such a competitive retail environment, innovation is often key to a competitive advantage and growth in the business. ... -
Factors affecting information security compliance among SMEs in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Small and medium enterprises are depending on the use of IT systems to compete and participate in the South African economy and also to improve the efficiency of their service delivery. Using IT systems in their business ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics lndustry
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study explores factors affecting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in the Rpublic of South Africa. The study followed these objectives: to explore technological factors ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of blockchain in logistics in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the adoption of blockchain technology in logistics in South Africa. A quantitative research approach based on positivist philosophy was used to explore the phenomenon. An ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of drone delivery technology in the logistics industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Logistics organisations may struggle to implement commercial drone delivery as part of an innovative drive to improve the efficiency of last-mile logistics in South Africa. The inability of the local logistics industry to ... -
Factors affecting the intention to use and use of mobile delivery applications in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)During the global 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, mobile delivery service applications became prevalent as they facilitated consumer access to groceries. Research has shown increased use of mobile delivery service applications in ... -
Factors influencing effective information management using information technology systems in a public sector department
(University of the Western cape, 2016)The Public Sector encounters great challenges in its attempts to strengthen its public services. Public servants are in need of accurate and up-to-date information that can be readily accessible. They need information to ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of big data analytics in supply chain risk management: A case in the manufacturing industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In Africa, supply chain processes are under pressure from political, economic and security risks that disrupt the free flow of goods. In South Africa, the manufacturing industry has high growth potential, however, the ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of digital technologies to reduce food waste in retail supply chain
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Digital technologies are projected to transform many work domains and industries including the retail supply chain. Some of the benefits of adopting digital technologies are increased levels of efficiency, cost-saving ... -
The factors that influence electronic payment adoption by SMEs in two cities of China
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study will refer specifically to the reasons why SMEs are not willing to use e-payment as their first-choice method: the reasons hampering e-payment adoption. -
A framework for developing citizen-centric e-government applications in developing countries: The design-reality gap in Uganda
(University of Western Cape, 2020)E-government should be at the heart of service delivery in developing countries if the life of citizens, especially the socially and economically marginalised, is to be improved. Often in developing contexts, citizens have ... -
A framework for e-skills policy-making in South Africa
(UWC, 2013)The development of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) in recent decades represents a material foundation for a networked society and the emergence of new economies (Knowledge Society) ... -
A framework for ethical data use to improve personalised customer experience in the financial industry in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The financial services industry deals daily with vast amounts of data. In this study, the researcher intends to investigate if data is used ethically for the purpose of analytics within this industry. The aim of this ... -
A functional-interpretive approach to information systems security e competencies development in the higher education institution: a comparativ e case of four South African higher education institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The research reported in this thesis examines the approaches of four (4) HEIs in the Western Cape Province in South Africa to institutional development of IS security ecompetencies across their full staff compliments. It ... -
A graduate level ethics framework for the higher education information systems curriculum in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Purpose: The objective of this study was to fill a gap in the Information Systems (IS) literature oncerning the manner in which ethics are to be incorporated into the Information Systems curriculum to allow for accelerated ... -
ICT skills shortages in under-developed areas of South Africa: a case of the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Information and Communication Technology is a mixed set of technological tools and resources used to create and manage information. It involves technologies such as radio, television, video, DVD, telephone (both fixed line ... -
Identifying the benefits of social media within large financial institutions in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)In recent years, the information systems / information technology industry has been one of the most fast growing industries. Regularly, existing technologies are being upgraded and new technologies are being introduced ...