Ibrahim Osman Adam

Ibrahim Osman Adam holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Ghana Business School. Ibrahim holds a first class bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) from the University of Ghana, an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (UK), and another MSc in Applied Informatics from the Henley Business School, University of Reading (UK). Ibrahim Osman is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana). He teaches Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), Research Methods and Information Systems Auditing both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the School of Business, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana. He has published extensively in the area of information systems and currently has over 50 publications to his credit. Some of his papers have been published in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Frontiers, Technology in Society, Journal of Enterprise Information Management, International Journal of Finance & Economics, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, and African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, among others. He has also presented at top conferences such as the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), the UK Academy for Information Systems and the Middle East and North Africa Conference for Information Systems (MENACIS). His research interests are in digital technologies in business and innovation and he specializes in exploring the nexuses in the Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) value chain specifically in areas of e-commerce, e-government, social media and other digital transformations.

Publications

ICT and the Quest for Sustainable Development in Africa: The Moderating Effect of Corruption Control
ICT and the Quest for Sustainable Development in Africa: The Moderating Effect of Corruption Control
Mubarik Abdul Mumin, Ibrahim Nandom Yakubu, Ibrahim Osman Adam. © 2024. 15 pages.
This study examines the link between information and communication technology (ICT) and sustainable development goals (SDGs), exploring how corruption control moderates this...
The Effects of Gratification, Trust, and Platform Quality on the Continuance Use of Ride-Sharing Services in a Developing Country: Evidence from Ghana
The Effects of Gratification, Trust, and Platform Quality on the Continuance Use of Ride-Sharing Services in a Developing Country: Evidence from Ghana
Muftawu Dzang Alhassan, Ibrahim Osman Adam. © 2021. 21 pages.
The advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has enabled the rise of ride-sharing services allowing individuals to access and request rides at a reasonably lower...
The Role of Social Media in the Diffusion of E-Government and E-Commerce
The Role of Social Media in the Diffusion of E-Government and E-Commerce
Ibrahim Osman Adam, Muftawu Dzang Alhassan. © 2021. 17 pages.
This study attempts to empirically examine the role of social media use on the diffusion of e-government and e-commerce. This study departs from previous studies that have...
E-Government Development at the Global Level: An Analysis of the Effects of ICT Access and ICT Skills
E-Government Development at the Global Level: An Analysis of the Effects of ICT Access and ICT Skills
Muftawu Dzang Alhassan, Ibrahim Osman Adam, Alhassan Musah. © 2021. 15 pages.
This study examines the impact of ICT access and ICT skills on e-government development in 135 countries globally. Whilst extant studies in information systems research have...
The Effects of ICT Adoption on Public Sector Performance: Does the Mediating Role of HR Quality Matter?
The Effects of ICT Adoption on Public Sector Performance: Does the Mediating Role of HR Quality Matter?
Muftawu Dzang Alhassan, Ibrahim Osman Adam, Alhassan Musah, Esther Wahaga. © 2021. 16 pages.
Governments around the world are increasingly adopting innovative ways that facilitate the easy provision of public sector services through efficient and effective ways. However...
Social Media and E-Commerce at the Global Level: Do ICT Access and ICT Skills Matter?
Social Media and E-Commerce at the Global Level: Do ICT Access and ICT Skills Matter?
Ibrahim Osman Adam, Muftawu Dzang Alhassan. © 2021. 18 pages.
The global proliferation of mobile devices coupled with the heightened use of social media has led to increasing levels of social interactions, electronic commerce, and the...
Using a Qualitative Interpretive Approach in Educational Technology Implementation: A Personal Experience From a Developing Country University
Using a Qualitative Interpretive Approach in Educational Technology Implementation: A Personal Experience From a Developing Country University
Ibrahim Osman Adam. © 2020. 14 pages.
This chapter presents some methodological issues raised in the research process of an interpretive researcher in a maiden doctoral programme in a developing country. The chapter...
Drivers of Global Social Network Adoption: A Technology-Organisation-Environment Perspective
Drivers of Global Social Network Adoption: A Technology-Organisation-Environment Perspective
Muftawu Dzang Alhassan, Ibrahim Osman Adam, Clement Nangpiire. © 2020. 23 pages.
The aim of this study is to explore the drivers of social network adoption at a global level. The focus of past research has largely been placed on social network adoption at the...