Information Communication Technology Management as a GDP Growth Contributor Within Arab League Nations

Information Communication Technology Management as a GDP Growth Contributor Within Arab League Nations by Jamal Alexander Thompson MBA, University of British Columbia, 2004 BS, University of Houston, 2002 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Management Walden University November 2017 Abstract The general problem addressed in this study was Arab League nations’ over-reliance on fossil fuels as a gross domestic product (GDP) growth driver. Arab League nations that depend primarily on fossil fuel production lack alternative resources for growth in times of fossil fuel usage or price decline. Overdependence on fossil fuels has led to minimal development in other economic sectors, primarily in skilled domestic labor, and to a highThe general problem addressed in this study was Arab League nations’ over-reliance on fossil fuels as a gross domestic product (GDP) growth driver. Arab League nations that depend primarily on fossil fuel production lack alternative resources for growth in times of fossil fuel usage or price decline. Overdependence on fossil fuels has led to minimal development in other economic sectors, primarily in skilled domestic labor, and to a high dependency on foreign skilled labor for skilled domestic jobs. The purpose of this study was to examine to what extent information communication technology (ICT) management can be a viable GDP growth contributor in Arab League nations. The main theoretical foundations consisted of diffusion of innovation theory, rate of adoption theory, and the innovation–decision process. The focus of research questions was on how ICT management and fossil fuel production affect the GDP growth rate of Arab League nations. A cross-sectional design was used. Archival secondary data from unesco.org and data.worldbank. org for the 22 countries that comprise the Arab League nations were analyzed. Results of a Pearson’s product-moment correlation analysis indicated that there is a significant relationship between real GDP and ICT management growth rates in Arab League nations. Based on study findings, it was recommended that both oiland non-oilproducing governments within the Arab League give more attention to the implementation of ICT management policies. The study contributes to positive social change by providing Arab League governments and stakeholders with a comparative assessment of alternative GDP revenue drivers and potential areas to invest capital to increase skilled domestic labor and maximize human resource capital. Information Communication Technology Management as a GDP Growth Contributor Within Arab League Nations by Jamal Alexander Thompson MBA, University of British Columbia, 2004 BS, University of Houston, 2002 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Management Walden University November 2017 Dedication I dedicate this dissertation to my two sons, Jayden and Jaylen, and my lovely wife, Juanita; you can achieve anything you put your mind to. I owe it all to Almighty God for the strength and preservation that You have given me to achieve my goals. Acknowledgments I thank my chair, Dr. Nikunja Swain, for his support and guidance in this program. I am grateful to my second committee member, Dr. Anthony Lolas, and URR member, Dr. David Cavazos, for their valuable and timely feedback. I thank the staff and faculty of Walden University and the College of Management program director, Dr. Sandy Kolberg, for her pragmatic leadership. I thank all my family and friends who have been with me throughout this doctoral journey. To my mother, Marie Thompson, and grandmother, Liscent Hampton: you motivate me to achieve greatness at all times. Special thanks to all the Walden friends I have acquired during this doctoral journey.