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Context: Data

Note: This list contains all the constructs (and corresponding measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying the theories/models in the selected context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.

  • Construct (Theory/Model): Environmental Uncertainty (Dynamism) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Market activities of your key competitors.Scale 1 to 7, Have become far more predictable to Have become far less predictable(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The tastes and preferences of your customers in your principal industry.Scale 1 to 7, Have become far more stable and predictable to Have become much harder to forecast(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Rate of innovation of new operating processes and new products or services in your principle industry.Scale 1 to 7, Fallen dramatically to Dramatically increased(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Environmental Uncertainty (Heterogeneity) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Needed diversity in your production methods and marketing tactics to cater to your different customers.Scale 1 to 7, Diversity has dramatically decreased to Diversity has dramatically increased(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Environmental Uncertainty (Hostility) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Your principal industry’s downswings and upswings.Scale 1 to 7, Have become far more predictable to Have become far less predictable(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Market activities of your key competitors. (1=have become far more hostile; 4 = no change; 7 = have become far less hostile).Scale 1 to 7, Have become far more hostile to Have become far less hostile(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Market activities of your key competitors. (1= now affect the firm in far fewer areas; 4 = no change; 7 = now affect the firm in many areas, e.g., pricing, delivery, etc.).Scale 1 to 7, Now affect the firm in far fewer areas to Now affect the firm in many areas, e.g., pricing, delivery, etc.).(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (Accessibility) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I can get data quickly and easily when I need to.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      It is easy to get access to data that I need.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (Compatibility) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      When it is necessary to compare or aggregate data from two or more different sources, there may be unexpected or difficult inconsistencies.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      There are times when supposedly equivalent data from two different sources is inconsistent.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Sometimes it is difficult or impossible to compare or aggregate data from two different sources because the data is defined differently.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (Confusion) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      There are so many different systems or files, each with slightly different data, that is hard to understand which one to use in a given situation.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The data are stored in so many different places and in so many forms, it is hard to know how to use it effectively.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (Ease of Use of Hardware and Software) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      It is easy to learn how to use the computer systems that give me access to data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The computer systems that give me access to the data are convenient and easy to use.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (Flexibility) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our computer systems are too inflexible to be able to respond to my changing needs for data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      When business requirements change, it is easy to change the selection and format of data made available by our computer systems.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      I am not getting as quick a turnaround as I need on requests for new reports or data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (Locatability) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      It is easy to locate corporate or divisional data on a particular issue, even if I have not used that data before.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      It is easy to find out what data the corporation maintains on a given subject.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Ease of determining what data is available and where.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS (System Reliability) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The data is subject to frequent system problems and crashes.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      I can count on the system to be “up” and available when I need it.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The computer systems I use are subjected to unexpected or inconvenient down times, which makes it harder to do my work.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS support (Assistance) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I am getting the help I need in accessing and understanding the data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      It is easy to get assistance when I am having trouble finding or using data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS support (Authorization) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Data that would be useful to me is unavailable because I do not have the right authorization.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Getting authorization to access data that would be useful in my job is time consuming and difficult.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Data are safeguarded from unauthorized changes or use.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Satisfaction with IS support (Training) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      There is not enough training on how to find, understand, access, or use corporate or divisional data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      I am getting the training I need to be able to use corporate or divisional data effectively in my job.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Task Characteristics (Interdependence) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The problems I deal with frequently involve more than one business function.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The business problems I deal with frequently involve more than one organization group.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Task Characteristics (Nonroutineness) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I frequently deal with ad hoc, nonroutine business problems.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      I frequently deal with ill-defined business problems.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Frequently, the business problems I work on involve answering questions that have never been asked in quite that form before.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Frequently, in the mindset of using data to address some issue, I may decide to restate the problem and access slightly different data than I had at first planned.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Task Characteristics (Variety) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Frequently, my need for information arises on an irregular schedule and is not predictable in advance.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(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 Agree(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 Agree(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 Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): User Satisfaction (Accuracy) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The data that I use or would like to use are accurate enough for my purposes.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      There are accuracy problems in the data I use or need.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): User Satisfaction (Currency) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I cannot get data current enough to meet my needs.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      I need some data on the up-to-the-minute status of operations or events but cannot get it.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The data is up-to-date enough for my purposes.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): User Satisfaction (Meaning) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      On the reports or systems I deal with, the exact meaning of data elements is either obvious or easy to find.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The exact definition of data fields relating to my tasks is easy to find out.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      Data dictionaries or data directories are useful to me in locating or understanding the meaning of corporate or divisional data.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): User Satisfaction (Presentation) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The data that I need is displayed in a readable and understandable form.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The data is presented in a readable and usefuls format.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): User Satisfaction (The Right Data) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The computer systems available to me are missing critical data that would be very useful to me in my job.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The data maintained by the corporation or division is exactly what I need to carry out my tasks.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      It is more difficult to do my job effectively because some of the data I need is not available.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): User Satisfaction (The Right Level of Detail) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Sufficiently detailed data is maintained by the corporation or division.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)
      The company maintains data at an appropriate level of detail for my purposes.Scale 1 to 7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Karimi, Somers, & Gupta, 2004)