Abstract:
In today’s competitive environment, the only major challenge is effective management of information. The only sure way of managing gathered information in an efficient and effective manner is by use of technology. These technologies come with their own challenges that may hinder organizations from fully adopting them. This study was done to establish the factors that influence the adoption of computer-based information systems in selected Technical, Industrial, Innovation, entrepreneurial and Training institutions in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish the relationship between internal factors, external factors and personal factors on the adoption of computer-based information systems in middle level institutions in Kenya. The research design used in the study was case study with a target population of 160, Census method of sampling was used and questionnaires were used to collect data. Data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the institution has invested a lot of resources in management information systems and there is a significant relationship between external factors (22.30%), personal factors (21.20%) and internal factors (21.40%) on the adoption of computer-based management information systems in middle level institutions in Kenya. Results of the hypothesis revealed that there was a significant relationship between the dependent and the independent variables at 5% level of significance. The study concluded that institutions understand the need to adopt MIS and have even made attempt to facilitate its adoption. However there exists a gap in the usage of this equipments in the management of information. The study recommends an assessment on training on MIS, posting information on shared databases and lastly engaging the services of an IT company with necessary technical capacity at the initial stages of MIS adoption.
