Information Technology and Success of Selected Multinational Corporations in East Africa
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2012-11
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in business computing
Abstract
This study focused on finding out the Impacts of Information Technology to the success of
Multinational Corporations. Research was conducted through different research methods both
primary and secondary so as to collect detailed and comprehensive data. The research considered
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) as a sample.
The study revealed that multinational corporation like Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has been
attaining success in growth, expansion, diversification and increase in profits margins due to the
embrancement of information technology infrastructures.
The aim of this study is to research the relationship between information technology (IT)
investment level and efficiency in conducting banking activities, IT at decision making process,
future orientation, technology orientation and firm performance in the comprehensive competitive
environment. As per this aim, I researched the related literature and after developing a research
model and hypotheses, I made numerous analyses. The data of this study were mainly obtained
from Kenya Commercial bank (KCB) and prutly some different Multinational Companies in East
African region. In accordance with literature, the findings of this study showed that IT investments
are vital component of firm performance. If firms manage IT investments successfully, they will
enhance firm performance and thereafter success. Moreover, the study enlightens the success of
Kenya Commercial bank (KCB) and relates the success to the embracement of IT infrastructures.
Despite the challenges and 1isks in the brulking sector Kenya Commercial bank (KCB) has
managed to out compete other financial institutions and emerge the bank with gestural branch
network and capital base in the region with all branches across the borders linked together to
provide real time bulking services to its customers. With this amazing strategy, Information
Technology has facilitated the linkage and integration to support real-time banking across borders
in the region.
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A Dissertation Submitted To the College Of Economics and Management Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for an Award of Bachelors Degree in Business Computing Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Information Technology, Selected Multinational Corporations