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The impact of technology readiness and adapting behaviours in the workplace: a mediating effect of career adaptability

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  • Ernest Kumi

    (Sunyani Technical University)

  • Hannah Vivian Osei

    (KNUST School of Business)

  • Sampson Asumah

    (Sunyani Technical University)

  • Abraham Yeboah

    (Sunyani Technical University)

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of technology readiness (TR) on career adaptability (CA) and adapting behaviours among public sector workers in Ghana. It also examines the mediating role of CA in the relationship between TR and adapting behaviours. The study adopts a quantitative research design using a survey method. A sample of 484 public sector employees from various government agencies and departments in Ghana is selected. The study employed a non-probability sampling procedure that combined convenience and purposeful sampling. The data are analysed using covariance-based structural equation modelling with AMOS v24 to test the hypotheses and the proposed conceptual model. The results show that TR has a positive and significant effect on CA, boundary integration, and job crafting. CA also has a positive and significant effect on boundary integration and job crafting. Furthermore, CA mediates the relationship between TR and the two adapting behaviours. This study is one of the first to investigate the influence of TR on CA and adapting behaviours. It reveals how employees respond to the challenges and opportunities of technological innovation and work transformation. It also provides useful insights and recommendations for enhancing technology adoption and career development among public sector workers, especially in developing countries.

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  • Ernest Kumi & Hannah Vivian Osei & Sampson Asumah & Abraham Yeboah, 2024. "The impact of technology readiness and adapting behaviours in the workplace: a mediating effect of career adaptability," Future Business Journal, Springer, vol. 10(1), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:futbus:v:10:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1186_s43093-024-00355-z
    DOI: 10.1186/s43093-024-00355-z
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