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Empirical Evaluation on Cloud Computing in Oil and Gas Industries in Bahrain

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Zorah Abu Kassim1, *, Buthiana Nabeel Ebrahim Ali Hasan2
1Faculty of Business & Management, Open University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
2School of Business, Arab Open University, A’ali, 973, Bahrain
*Corresponding author. Email: zorah_abukassim@oum.edu.my
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Zorah Abu Kassim
Available Online 9 November 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-290-3_2How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Cloud computing; Technology Acceptance Model (TAM); Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU); Perceived Usefulness (PU); Confidence Level (CL)
Abstract

Cloud computing has gained importance in Bahrain with the introduction of government “Cloud First” policy. This study investigates factors that affect Cloud computing technology adoption in oil and gas industry in Bahrain. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is used with Theory of Reason Action (TRA). Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), and Confidence Level (CL) of users investigated. Convenience sampling, sample size of 89, by a questionnaire survey. IT employees from three selected companies: Tatweer Petroleum, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), and Bahrain National Gas Company (BANAGAS). Multiple Regression analyses used. Findings indicate Agility and Trust affect Cloud computing technology adoption. Managerial implications; give insights to managers on adding or improving Agility as a feature. Agility of the technology has cost implication and schedule reduction to organization. Trust as being an important direct predictor of technology adoption. Limitations: small sample size, cross-sectional study, and no interactive effects examined. Recommendations: larger sample size, comparative studies, longitudinal studies, include other factors such as accessibility, cost, and top management support.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 5th Open Society Conference (OSC 2023)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
9 November 2023
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978-94-6463-290-3
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2352-5428
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