A quantitative study on adopting robotic process automation as a technology tool in the manufacturing enterprises of Ireland

Authors

Kumar, Madala Bala Naveen

Issue Date

2024

Degree

MBA in Project Management

Publisher

Dublin Business School

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Abstract

The main aim of this study is to examine the UTAUT factors affecting Individuals' Behavioral Intentions to adopt RPA Technology and user behavior in the Manufacturing Enterprises of Ireland. This research was quantitative, and Questionnaires were used throughout the study to collect information from participants. The study's target audience was 150 employees in the manufacturing business who understand how to use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline labor-intensive production activities. The participants were selected based on the convenience sampling technique. The statistical analysis application SPSS was used to analyze the data for the investigation. The results indicated that there was a significant impact of performance expectancy, facilitating conditions on Individuals' Behavioral Intentions to adopt RPA Technology, social influence, and effort expectancy on Individuals' Behavioral Intentions to adopt RPA Technology, and there was also a significant relationship between Individuals' Behavioral Intentions to adopt RPA Technology and user behavior.This study guides future researchers on various approaches to identify the key aspects to consider while implementing and utilizing RPA technology.