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@article{192867,
        author = {Mrs. Udhayapriya M and Dr. J. Udhayakumar},
        title = {TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN MANAGERIAL DECISION-MAKING FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT IN THE CEMENT INDUSTRY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3022-3026},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192867},
        abstract = {The cement sector, which forms the basis of the world infrastructure and economy, is under increasing pressure to move to sustainable operations in the light of its significant role in anthropogenic CO2 emissions and resource intensity. This paper empirically explores the main causes of the technology adoption in the decision-making process of the management and the contribution to the attainment of the sustainable management in the cement industry with a specific reference to the Indian situation where swift urbanization leads to the increase in demand and the enhancement of the environmental issues. The research is based on primary data on mid-to-senior-level managers of large cement companies and provides a theoretical model supported by advanced statistical methods Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to determine the barriers, enablers and cause-effect relationships between key variables: environmental impact, economic viability, regulatory compliance and technological readiness.
The results show that all of these factors influence managerial decisions, and technological readiness turns out to be a key facilitator of integrating the innovations of carbon capture, alternative fuels, and digital optimization tools. As part of the process to balance both short-term operation and long-term sustainability objectives, strategic technology usage will promote smaller carbon footprint, improved resource use, and net-zero objectives. The study offers practical recommendations to the industry leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders on the need to focus on capability-building and collaborative models to speed up the process of transforming the industry into a form where businesses are environmentally responsible and economically sound in a time where there are high demands on climate imperatives.},
        keywords = {Technology Adoption, Sustainable Management, Cement Industry, Managerial Decision-Making, Structural Equation Modeling},
        month = {February},
        }