In this paper we research the following question: What motivational factors relate, in which degree,
to intentions on compliance to ISP and how could these insights be utilized to promote endusers
compliance within a given organization?
The goal of this research is to provide more insight in the motivational factors applicable to ISP
and their influence on end-user behavior, thereby broadening knowledge regarding information
systems security behaviors in organizations from the viewpoint of non-malicious abuse and
offer a theoretical explanation and empirical support. The outcomes are also useful for
practitioners to complement their security training and awareness programs, in the end helping
enterprises better effectuate their information security policies.
In this study an instrument is developed that can be used in practice to measure an
organizational context on the effects of six motivational factors recognized. These applicable
motivational factors are determined from literature and subsequently evaluated and refined by
subject matter experts. A survey is developed, tested in a pilot, refined and conducted within
four organizations. From the statistical analysis, findings are reported and conclusions on the
hypothesis are drawn.

Recommended Citation
Straver, Peter and Ravesteyn, Pascal (2018) "End-users Compliance to the Information Security Policy: A
Comparison of Motivational Factors," Communications of the IIMA: Vol. 16 : Iss. 4 , Article 1.
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/ciima/vol16/iss4/1