The Effect of Technology, Organization, And Environment Factors in Information Security Practices on Organizational Performance: A Study of Private Banks in Ethiopia
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
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This study examines the determinant factors of information security practices on organizational performance among private banks in Ethiopia. The objective is to assess how technological, organizational, and environmental (TOE) factors influence the effectiveness of information security practices and, subsequently, organizational performance. To achieve this, a framework consisting of TOE factors was proposed. A quantitative research methodology was employed, involving a survey of 140 respondents from 3 private banks in Ethiopia to gather data on organizational performance and the related TOE factors. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the relationships between organizational performance and the identified TOE factors, as well as to assess the reliability and validity of the data. The quantitative approach allowed for a systematic examination of the data, providing statistical evidence of the relationships between the variables. The results indicate that technological, organizational and environmental factors have positive and significant effect on organizational performance. Specifically, the study found that robust information security practices, supported by Technology, organizational and environmental considerations, lead to improved performance by reducing human errors, internal incidents, and vulnerabilities to social engineering attacks. The findings suggest that adopting comprehensive information security practices is crucial for enhancing organizational performance in the private banks. By analyzing the effect of information security practices using the TOE framework, this research provides valuable insights for strengthening information security measures and ultimately improving the performance of private banks in Ethiopia.
Keywords: Organizational performance, Information security practices, TOE factors, Private banks.