Examining Technology Acceptance in Least-Developed Countries: The Case of ZESA

In this study, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), which is the only electricity producer and supplier of public grid products (prepaid meters, mobile payment) in Zimbabwe, was evaluated according to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and...

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Main Authors: Audrey Dumbura, Esma Ergüner Özkoç
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/74/1/3
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Summary:In this study, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), which is the only electricity producer and supplier of public grid products (prepaid meters, mobile payment) in Zimbabwe, was evaluated according to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and attitude toward using technology. The objective of the study was to examine consumers’ technology acceptance of ZESA’s new technology-dependent products. In this context, an online survey was conducted with 262 participants. The results obtained in the study were in parallel with the theory. In addition, consumers from different ages and educational backgrounds were able to purchase their electricity tokens without difficulty.
ISSN:2504-3900