Abstract:

Information Technology (IT) adoption has been in top gear in all parts of the world including Kenya. However, the adoption of IT has been hampered by a number of challenges. Previous studies have noted that IT policy framework, IT implementation procedures, IT literacy and IT Infrastructure are some of the challenges. Basing on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) this study aimed at investigating whether IT policy framework, IT implementation procedures, IT literacy and IT Infrastructure are determinants in adopting IT in the Human Resource function in Kenyan public universities. The study used inferential survey research design where both qualitative and quantitative techniques were employed to analyze data. The sample sizes of 123 respondents were derived from the target population of 130 in the Human Resource Department employees within the seven public universities. Questionnaires developed by the researcher where used as the main data collection instrument. Frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the data descriptively while Spearman’s rho was used to test the null hypotheses there is no significant correlation between independent variables and dependent variable. In addition the researcher used the Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis to model the relationship between Human Resource Function and the predictor variables. The main findings of the study are that there is a positive significant relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable. Further, from the logistic regression model there is a unit increase on improvement of HR function of 1.2 by IT policy framework, 1.1 by IT implementation procedure, 1.2 by IT literacy and 1.2 IT infrastructure units when all the other variables are held constant. Basing on the study it was suggested that for proper adoption of IT in the HR Function within the Kenyan public universities it is important to ensure there is an IT policy that employees are aware of. Second, there is need to have a well planned and organized IT implementation procedure. Third, Management should promote and organize IT literacy skills training and finally, provide adequate IT infrastructure to facilitate adoption.