GREEN IT PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: A PROPOSED ADOPTION MODEL

Abstract

This research focuses on three questions: What are the factors that affect the adoption of green IT practices in higher education institutions (HEIs)? How does the proposed model represent the adoption of green IT practices in higher education institutions (HEIs)? What are the reasons for the factors that affect the adoption of green IT practices in higher education institutions (HEIs)?
Nine independent variables namely; environmental context, technological context, organizational context, perceived organizational green it readiness, perceived value network green it readiness, perceived institutional green it readiness, economical driver, regulatory driver and ethical driver were assessed to identify relationship with dependent variable; adoption of green IT practices in HEIs. At the beginning, reliability analysis using Cronbach’s alpha was performed to test the reliability of the research instruments. The research employed a mixed method approach. Quantitative analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and regression techniques. Subsequently, the quantitative findings were evaluated with qualitative approach using frequency analysis via structured interview. Findings from the research showed that all the nine independent variables have a positive and significant relationship with the dependent variable. The research offers an innovative ideas and thoughts for operators of HEIs in the evaluation and implementation of green IT practices.