Construct

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Construct: Task Characteristics (Variety)


  • 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 frequency of unexpected and novel events that occur in performing a task.

Theory/model: Additional to TTF
Reference: (Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)


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)
Frequently, my need for information arises on an irregular schedule and is not predictable in advance.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeDataTTF(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
There is a great deal of variety in the problems, issues, or questions for which I need data in my work.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeDataTTF(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
Frequently, it is necessary to spend a fair amount of time thinking about how best to address a business problem before I begin an analysis.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeDataTTF(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
Frequently, after I see what data are available or what the data say, I change my view of the problem and of what data are needed.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeDataTTF(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)