William P Rey
ABSTRACT
In response to the challenges posed by the "new normal," this study introduces WeBarangay, a website designed to serve as a communication platform and deliver crucial barangay services. The primary goal is to offer an alternative means of interaction between barangay officials and residents in the Philippines. Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study evaluates the viability and acceptance of WeBarangay, focusing on key elements: Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Attitude Towards Use (ATU), and Intention to Use (ITU). The positive outcomes of the TAM evaluation affirm that users perceive WeBarangay as useful and easy to use and express a strong intention to adopt it. The Cronbach's alpha test ensures the reliability of survey responses, highlighting consistent positive attitudes across all TAM elements. With successful development and implementation, WeBarangay emerges as a promising tool to enhance communication and service delivery in barangays, contributing to more efficient and effective community engagement.
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Index Terms
- WeBarangay: A Local E-Government Services Web Application for N.S. Amoranto in Quezon City, Philippines
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