Construct

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Construct: Perceived Near-term Usefulness


  • Description
  • Indicators

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: The degree to which a person believes that using a particular system would enhance his or her job performance.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Chau, 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)
Using Microsoft Word can enable me to accomplish tasks more quickly.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrosoft WordTAM(Chau, 1996)
Using Microsoft Word can improve my job performance.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrosoft WordTAM(Chau, 1996)
Using Microsoft Word can make it easier to do my job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrosoft WordTAM(Chau, 1996)
Using Microsoft Word in my job can increase my productivity.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrosoft WordTAM(Chau, 1996)
Using Microsoft Word can enhance my effectiveness on the job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrosoft WordTAM(Chau, 1996)
I find Microsft Word useful in my job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMicrosoft WordTAM(Chau, 1996)