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Construct: Relative Advantage



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: Refers to the degree to which an innovation provides benefits which supersede those of its precursor and may incorporate factors such as economic benefits, image enhancement, convenience and satisfaction.

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



Definition: The degree to which an innovation is perceived as better than the idea it supersedes.

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)
The VCR-Plus+TM would allow me to tape more shows: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Being able to tape more shows is: (bad/good).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The advantages of VCR-Plus+TM outweigh the disadvantages: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

A product that has more advantages than disadvantages is: (bad/good).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The VCR-PIus+TM will not offer me any new benefits: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

A product that will not offer me any new benefits is: (bad/good).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The VCR-Plus+TM will fit well with how I use my VCR (for example, taping shows, watching movies, taping music): (unlikely/ likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

A product that fits well with how I use my VCR is: (bad/good).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The VCR-Plus +TM will fit well with my lifestyle: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

A product that fits well with my lifestyle is: (bad/good).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The degree to which your company expected e-business to help increase sales.Likert 1-5e-BusinessIDT(Zhu, Dong, Xu, & Kraemer, 2006)

The degree to which your company expected e-business to help reduce costs.Likert 1-5e-BusinessIDT(Zhu, Dong, Xu, & Kraemer, 2006)

Using the web would enhance my efficiency in gathering information from the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Using the web would enhance my efficiency in interacting with the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Using the web would not make it easier to gather information from the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Using the web would make it easier to interact with the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Using the web would give me greater control over my interaction with the VA TAX.Not Specifiede-GovernmentIDT(Carter & Belanger, 2005)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would improve the integration of business processes.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would improve operations efficiency.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would reduce operations costs.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would standardize business processes.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would accelerate adoption of international best business practices.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would improve customer services.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would improve management controls.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it (as compared to the system it supersedes) would improve competitive competencies.Likert 1-5Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IDT(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)

Using IM improves my performance when communicating with my friends.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Using IM increases my productivity when communicating with my friends.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Using IM enhances my effectiveness when communicating with my friends.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Using IM enables me to accomplish tasks more quickly.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Overall, using IM improves communication with my friends.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Overall, I find using IM to be advantageous when communicating with my friends.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsIDT(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

If I were to adopt Windows, it would enable me to accomplish my tasks more quickly.Scale 1 to 7Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageIDT(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)

If I were to adopt Windows, the quality of my work would improve.Scale 1 to 7Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageIDT(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)

If I were to adopt Windows, it would enhance my effectiveness on the job.Scale 1 to 7Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageIDT(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)

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

Please rate the degree to which your organization expected m-business to help increase sales.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

Please rate the degree to which your organization expected m-business to help reduce costs.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

My company expects m-business to reduce paperwork.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

My company expects m-business to help quick data capture and analysis.Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

Does the adoption of mobile technology affect the value of the brand and partnership?Scale 1 to 5Mobile Business (m-business)IDT(Picoto, Bélanger, & Palma-Dos-Reis, 2014)

Using the Exact card system improves the quality of the sales transactions my staff and I conduct in our business.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)

Using the Exact card system gives me and my staff greater control over our business' sales transactions.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)