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Construct: Facilitating Conditions



Note 1: Following are presented the definitions found for the construct in the used references, together with the theory/model.
Note 2: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.
Note 3: If the construct was not proposed in the original theory/model, it is identified as "Additional to theory/model".



Definition: Reflect the availability of resources needed to engage in a behavior.

Theory/model: DTPB
Reference: (Taylor & Todd, 1995a)



Definition: The degree to which an individual believes that an organizational and technical infrastructure exists to support use of the system.

Theory/model: UTAUT
Reference: (Venkatesh et al., 2003)



Definition: Refer to consumers’ perceptions of the resources and support available to perform a behavior.

Theory/model: UTAUT2
Reference: (Venkatesh et al., 2012)



Note 1: This list contains all the indicators (measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying a theory/model in a context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.
Note 2: Some of the indicators are context-dependent.
Note 3: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.



IndicatorScaleContextTheory/ModelReference(s)
I have the use of a VCR whenever I want it: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Having the use of a VCR whenever I want it is: (unimportant/important).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The VCR-Plus+TM would work well with my brand of VCR: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Having a product that works with my existing product is: (unimportant/important).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I have the time and money needed to buy a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Having the time and money needed to buy a product is: (unimportant/important).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I have the time needed to set up the VCRPlus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Having the time needed to set up a product is: (unimportant/important).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I have the time to use the VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Having the time to use a product is: (unimportant/ important).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I have the human and technological resources necessary to use the system.Scale 0 to 10, Disagree Completely to Agree CompletelyNot SpecifiedTPB(Titah & Barki, 2009)

I have the knowledge necessary to use the system.Scale 0 to 10, Disagree Completely to Agree CompletelyNot SpecifiedTPB(Titah & Barki, 2009)

A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with system difficulties.Scale 0 to 10, Disagree Completely to Agree CompletelyNot SpecifiedTPB(Titah & Barki, 2009)

The organization has provided the necessary resources for me to use the system.Likert 1-7Content Management SystemTRA(Sykes, Venkatesh, & Gosain, 2009)

A specific help support person or group is available for assistance with system difficulties.Likert 1-7Content Management SystemTRA(Sykes, Venkatesh, & Gosain, 2009)

Organizational technical and support infrastructure are available to help me in case of problems.Likert 1-7Content Management SystemTRA(Sykes, Venkatesh, & Gosain, 2009)

I have the resources necessary to use -collaboration tool-.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeCollaboration ToolUTAUT(Brown, Dennis, & Venkatesh, 2010)

I have the knowledge necessary to use -collaboration tool-.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeCollaboration ToolUTAUT(Brown, Dennis, & Venkatesh, 2010)

A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with difficulties with -collaboration tool-.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeCollaboration ToolUTAUT(Brown, Dennis, & Venkatesh, 2010)

I have the resources necessary to use CV databases.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeCV DatabaseUTAUT(Eckhardt, Laumer, & Weitzel, 2009)

I have the knowledge necessary to use CV databases.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeCV DatabaseUTAUT(Eckhardt, Laumer, & Weitzel, 2009)

I expect to have the resources necessary to use SmartID to access government services.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)

I expect to have the knowledge necessary to use SmartID to access government services.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)

I expect that a specific person (or group) would be available for assistance with difficulties using SmartID to access government services.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)

I have the knowledge necessary to use the Internet.Scale 1 to 7InternetUTAUT(Gupta, Dasgupta, & Gupta, 2008)

A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with Internet difficulties.Scale 1 to 7InternetUTAUT(Gupta, Dasgupta, & Gupta, 2008)

I have the resources necessary to use the Internet.Scale 1 to 7InternetUTAUT(Gupta, Dasgupta, & Gupta, 2008)

The Internet is not compatible with other systems I use.Scale 1 to 7InternetUTAUT(Gupta, Dasgupta, & Gupta, 2008)

I have the resources necessary to use the system.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

I have the knowledge necessary to use the system.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

The system is not compatible with other systems I use.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with system difficulties.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

Due to lack of technical support, I have found [the system] difficult to use.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedUTAUT(Neufeld, Dong, & Higgins, 2007)

The current hardware in this organization does not support [the system].Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedUTAUT(Neufeld, Dong, & Higgins, 2007)

There are several organizational barriers preventing me from using [the system] effectively.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedUTAUT(Neufeld, Dong, & Higgins, 2007)

I have the technical resources necessary to use the upgrades of The System.Likert 1-7Web PortalUTAUT(Hong, Thong, Chasalow, & Dhillon, 2011)

I have the knowledge necessary to use the upgrades of The System.Likert 1-7Web PortalUTAUT(Hong, Thong, Chasalow, & Dhillon, 2011)

I have the knowledge necessary to use m-web.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based course management system (M-web)UTAUT(Barnett, Pearson, Pearson, & Kellermanns, 2015)

The m-web system is not compatible with other systems I have used.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based course management system (M-web)UTAUT(Barnett, Pearson, Pearson, & Kellermanns, 2015)

A specific person is available for assistance with m-web system difficulties.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based course management system (M-web)UTAUT(Barnett, Pearson, Pearson, & Kellermanns, 2015)

I have the resources necessary to use the system. Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based decision support and transactional systemUTAUT(Maruping, Bala, Venkatesh, & Brown, 2017)

I have the knowledge necessary to use the system. Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based decision support and transactional systemUTAUT(Maruping, Bala, Venkatesh, & Brown, 2017)

The system is not compatible with other systems I use.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based decision support and transactional systemUTAUT(Maruping, Bala, Venkatesh, & Brown, 2017)

A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with system difficulties.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeWeb-based decision support and transactional systemUTAUT(Maruping, Bala, Venkatesh, & Brown, 2017)