ISRI - Information Systems Research Indicators

Construct: Uncertainty Avoidance

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 prefers structured over unstructured situations.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Hwang, 2005)

Definition: The level of risk accepted by the individual, which can be gleaned by his/her emphasis on rule obedience, ritual behavior, and labor mobility.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

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.

Indicator	Scale	Context	Theory/Model	Reference(s)
Rules and regulations are important because they inform workers what the organization expects of them.	Not Specified	Computer and PDA	TAM	(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

Order and structure are very important in a work environment.	Not Specified	Computer and PDA	TAM	(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

It is important to have job requirements and instructions spelled out in detail so that people always know what they are expected to do.	Not Specified	Computer and PDA	TAM	(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

It is better to have a bad situation that you know about, than to have an uncertain situation which might be better.	Not Specified	Computer and PDA	TAM	(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

Providing opportunities to be innovative is more important than requiring standardized work procedures.	Not Specified	Computer and PDA	TAM	(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

People should avoid making changes because things could get worse.	Not Specified	Computer and PDA	TAM	(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

It is important to have job requirements and instructions spelled out in detail so that employees always know what they are expected to do.	Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree	Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)	TAM	(Hwang, 2005)

Rules and regulations are important because they inform employees what the organization expects of them.	Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree	Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)	TAM	(Hwang, 2005)

Standard operating procedures are helpful to employees on the job.	Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree	Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)	TAM	(Hwang, 2005)

Instructions for operations are important for employees on the job.	Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree	Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)	TAM	(Hwang, 2005)