Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/320055 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Citation: 
[Journal:] Marine Economics and Management (MAEM) [ISSN:] 2516-158X [Volume:] 4 [Issue:] 2 [Year:] 2021 [Pages:] 77-96
Publisher: 
Emerald, Leeds
Abstract: 
Purpose - The introduction of information technology (IT) in port operations has been a tremendous contributor to transformation in world trade. This study was carried out to examine the influence of IT on the efficiency of seaport operations. Design/methodology/approach - The study is quantitative in nature, and it relied on a closed-ended self-administered questionnaire to collect primary data. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the theoretical model and hypothesis. Findings - The results indicate that IT has a positive direct effect on port operational efficiency (OE) and an indirect effect on port OE through organizational culture (OC). The mediating role of OC is statistically insignificant. Originality/value - This is among the first few attempts in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) that provides researchers with a contemporary view of IT and seaport operations.
Subjects: 
Information technology
Operational efficiency
Organizational culture
Seaport
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Document Type: 
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