Construct

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Construct: Organizational Support


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  • Indicators

Note 1: Following are presented the definitions found for the construct in the used references, together with the theory/model.
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Note 3: If the construct was not proposed in the original theory/model, it is identified as "Additional to theory/model".


Definition: General support, which includes top management encouragement and allocation of adequate resources.

Theory/model: Additional to MM
Reference: (Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)


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)
Management is really keen to see that we are happy using our microcomputers.Scale 1 to 5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)
Management has provided most of the necessary help and resources to get us used to the microcomputer quickly.Scale 1 to 5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)
I am always supported and encouraged by my boss to use the microcomputer in my job.Scale 1 to 5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)
I am convinced that management is sure as to what benefits can be achieved with the use of microcomputers.Scale 1 to 5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)