Factors predicting nonprofit employees' likelihood of attending online training
by Kingery, Ryan, Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, 2009, 93 pages; 3401299

Abstract:

This research investigated the factors predicting nonprofit employees' likelihood of attending online training sessions using a simulated training announcement and the Technology Acceptance Model. The research sampled nonprofit employees from a human services organization (n = 101). Analyses were used to determine the relationship between demographics, job characteristics, perceived usefulness of online training, perceived ease of use of online training, attitude toward using and intentions to use online training. The data were analyzed with regression, independent-sample t-tests, and descriptive statistics. The results indicate that demographic characteristics, including age, do not reliably predict the likelihood of attending online training sessions. Participants' perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude and intentions to use online training predicted their likelihood of online training attendance. Additional research should investigate online training session acceptance using a variety of training topics, a stronger focus on part-time employees and larger sample sizes.

 
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SchoolUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
SourceDAI/A 71-03, p. , Apr 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsAdult education; Educational technology; Curriculum development
Publication Number3401299
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