Technology Acceptance Model of a Generic, Computer-Based Election System: Basis for Improvement, Dissemination and Adoption
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Keywords
Acceptability, Accuracy, Completeness, Reliability, Technology Acceptance Model, User-Friendliness
Abstract
The study assessed the perceived effectiveness of the computer-based election system called iVote. Two groups of respondents were identified to accomplish this task – the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Multipurpose Cooperative (MPC) and the Nutritionist-Dietitians' Association of the Philippines (NDAP). The software was evaluated using the Software Performance variable composed of Accuracy, Completeness, and Reliability criterions, and the Software Usability variable with User-Friendliness as its sole criterion. The technology acceptance or acceptability criterion of the iVote software was likewise assessed by the respondents. A researcher-made instrument was used to gather data. Descriptive research design was employed together with purposive sampling technique. Statistical treatment included weighted mean, Pearson r, z-test and percentage. The study revealed that the iVote software implemented in the two organizations was highly accurate, complete, reliable, user-friendly, and acceptable.
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