Construct

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Construct: Compatibility



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 the innovation fits with the potential adopter's existing values, previous experiences and current needs.

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



Definition: The degree to which an innovation is perceived as being consistent with the existing values, past experiences, and needs of potential adopters.

Theory/model: IDT
Reference: (Rogers, 1983, 1995)



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 the CRC will fit well with the way I work.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

A service that fits well with the way l work is: (bad/good).Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

Using the CRC will fit into my workstyle.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

A service that fits into my workstyle is: (bad/good).Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

The setup of the CRC will be compatible with the way I work. Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

A service that is compatible with the way I work is: (bad/good).Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

Using broadband Internet is compatible with most aspects of my work.Not SpecifiedBroadband InternetIDT(Oh, Ahn, & Kim, 2003)

Using broadband Internet fits my work style.Not SpecifiedBroadband InternetIDT(Oh, Ahn, & Kim, 2003)

Using broadband Internet fits well with the way I like to work.Not SpecifiedBroadband InternetIDT(Oh, Ahn, & Kim, 2003)

Selling over the Internet is compatible with your company’s current selling process.Likert 1-5e-BusinessIDT(Zhu, Dong, Xu, & Kraemer, 2006)

Buying over the Internet is compatible with your company’s current procurement process.Likert 1-5e-BusinessIDT(Zhu, Dong, Xu, & Kraemer, 2006)

Conducting transactions over the Internet is compatible with existing distribution channels.Likert 1-5e-BusinessIDT(Zhu, Dong, Xu, & Kraemer, 2006)

Doing e-business is compatible with your company’s corporate culture and value system.Likert 1-5e-BusinessIDT(Zhu, Dong, Xu, & Kraemer, 2006)

I think using the web would fit well with the way that I like to gather information from the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

I think using the web would fit well with the way that I like to interact with the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Using the web to interact with the VA TAX would fit into my lifestyle.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Using the web to interact with the VA TAX would be incompatible with how I like to do things.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it would not create a disruption to the existing software environment.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it would not create a disruption to the data processing environment.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it would not create an overall change in values, norms and culture within the company.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Using IM is compatible with all aspects of how I communicate with friends.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Using IM is completely compatible with my current situation.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

I think that using IM fits well with the way I like to communicate.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Using IM fits into my communication style.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

If I were to adopt Windows, it would be compatible with most aspects of my work.Scale 1 to 7Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageIDT(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)

If I were to adopt Windows, it would fit my work style.Scale 1 to 7Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageIDT(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)

If I were to adopt Windows, it would fit well with the way I like to work.Scale 1 to 7Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageIDT(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)

Selling over the mobile platform is compatible with your organization current selling process.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

Buying over the mobile platform is compatible with your organization current procurement process.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

Conducting transaction over the mobile platform is compatible with existing distribution channels.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

Doing m-business is compatible with your organization corporate culture.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

M-business is compatible with existing information infrastructure.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

M-business is compatible with my firm's existing experience with similar systems.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would fit well with my knowledge base.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)

At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would be easy for me to adjust to.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)

At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would fit my lifestyle very well.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)

At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would fit my daily routine well.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)

I believe that using virtual world would be compatible with my collaborative tasks.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I believe that using virtual world would fit my lifestyle.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I believe that using virtual world would fit well with the way I like to collaborate or share information.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

Using the Exact card system is compatible with all aspects of my business' sales transactions.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)

I think that using the Exact card system fits well with the way my staff and I like to receive payment for goods and services.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)

Using the Exact card system fits with our business' work style.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)

Using telemedicine technology fits with the way I work.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeTelemedicine TechnologyTAM(Chau & Hu, 2002)

Using telemedicine technology does not fit with my practice preferences.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeTelemedicine TechnologyTAM(Chau & Hu, 2002)

Using telemedicine technology fits with my service needs.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeTelemedicine TechnologyTAM(Chau & Hu, 2002)

Using the WWW would be compatible with all aspects of my work.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Strongly AgreeWorld-Wide Web (WWW)TAM(Agarwal & Prasad, 1998)

I think that using the WWW would fit well with the way I like to work.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Strongly AgreeWorld-Wide Web (WWW)TAM(Agarwal & Prasad, 1998)

Using the WWW would fit into my workstyle.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Strongly AgreeWorld-Wide Web (WWW)TAM(Agarwal & Prasad, 1998)

Using SmartID to access government services would be compatible with all aspects of my life.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)

I think that using SmartID to access government services would fit well with the way I like to live.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)

Using SmartID to access government services would fit into my life style.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)