Technology acceptance theory to explore usage behavior of energy-saving depot- logistic information system in Taiwan

摘要

The energy-saving Depot-Logistic Information Management System (DLIMS) is aimed to provide the Air Force logistics staff of all sectors with an information technology platform for convenience of management, supervision, aircraft maintenance, along with supply operations. The DLIMS in Taiwan has been established for more than 10 years. However, it has not been evaluated for its effectiveness. Based on Technology Acceptance Theory (TAM), this study aims to explore the usage behavior of the DLIMS. A survey of 273 users of energy-saving DLIMS was conducted to validate the proposed model. The research results show that the overall goodness-of-fit indices indicate a excellent fit of the model and data. Accordingly, the professional staff officers IS department, logistics sectors and headquarters should value simultaneously ease of use and usefulness, in order to improve users' attitude and behavioral intention, which in turn can promote usage of energy-saving DLIMS. The findings can be a reference for the Air Force logistics sectors to make policies as well as be a basis for evaluation of acceptance of military-related information system.