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Context: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

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): Compatibility (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that using it would not create a disruption to the existing software environment.Likert 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Complexity (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that it would not be difficult to understand the use of ERP.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that it would not be difficult to implement the business processes embedded in ERP.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that it would not be difficult to use ERP to integrate business processes across departments.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because we believed that it would not be difficult to manage the organization changes associated with the use of ERP. Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Relative Advantage (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      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 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(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 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Competitive Intensity (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Price competition in our business is severe.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Competition in our business is intense.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      We are in a business with very aggressive competitors.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Environmental Uncertainty (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our firm operates in a high turbulent market environment.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our customers frequently change their preferences.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm is unable to reduce market uncertainty.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm is unable to respond to market opportunities.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm operates in a high turbulent technological environment.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Frequency Imitation (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our firm adopted ERP because most firms in my industry have already adopted ERP.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because most of our customers have already adopted ERP.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because most of our suppliers have already adopted ERP.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because most of our competitors have already adopted ERP.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Outcome Imitation (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry are very effective in their management.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry have very effective internal communication systems.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry are very profitable.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry maintain very good relationships with their customers.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry maintain very good relationships with their business partners.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry have very high market share.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry have very high cost savings.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Technology Readiness (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Total number of personal computers was sufficient for employee’s daily use.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Related technologies had been used.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      The percentage of the number of IT professional over the total number of employees.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Top Management Belief (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The senior management of our firm believes that ERP has the potential to provide significant business benefits to the firm.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      The senior management of our firm believes that ERP will create a significant competitive arena for firms.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      The senior management of our firm believes that it is NOT necessary to use ERP to conduct business activities. Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Trait Imitation (IDT)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry are very large.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry are leading companies.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry are very successful.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
      Our firm adopted ERP because other firms that have adopted ERP in my industry are favorably perceived by others in the same industry.Likert 1-5(Lai, Lai, & Lowry, 2016)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Performance Impacts (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The ERP system helps me be more effective.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The ERP system has a positive impact on my productivity in my job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The ERP is an important aid to me in the performance of my job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Utilization (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Currently, I cannot accomplish my tasks without the ERP systems.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      If I have a choice to use any systems to perform my tasks, I still prefer to use the current system I use.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Authorization (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Data that would be useful to me are unavailable because I don’t have the right authorization.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      Getting authorization to access data that would be useful in my job is time consuming and difficult.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Documentation (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The content of the user manual is useful.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The index of the user manual is useful.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The user manual is current (up-to-date).Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The user manual is complete.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The user manual is easy to understand and follow.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Ease of Use (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      It is easy to learn how to use the ERP system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The ERP system I use is convenient and easy to use.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The description of the functions/ commands displayed on screen is clear to me.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The function/command names of the ERP are easy to remember.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Support (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I am satisfied with the amount of support provided by vendor or other sources.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      I am satisfied with the availability of information systems staff for consultation.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Accuracy) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The system is accurate.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      I am satisfied with the accuracy of the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Content) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The ERP system provides the precise information I need.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The information contents provided by the ERP system meet my needs.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The ERP system provides reports that seem to be exactly what I need.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The ERP system provides sufficient information to my needs.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Currency) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The data provide by the ERP system is up-to-date enough for my purposes.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Format) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The output is presented in a useful format.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The information is clear.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Functionality) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The ERP system provides complete features I need.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      I am satisfied with the speed of interacting with the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      It is easy to detect possible errors in the ERP systems.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      It is easy to correct errors that happen in the ERP systems.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      It is easy to change the output format.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Meaning) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The exact definition of data fields relating to my tasks is easy to find out.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Right data) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The ERP system available to me is missing critical data that are very useful to me in my job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Quality (Timeliness) (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The ERP system provides me the information I need in a timely manner.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): System Reliability (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The ERP system I use is subjected to unexpected or inconvenient down times which makes it harder to do my work.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
      The ERP system I use is subject to frequent system problems and crashes.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Training (TTF)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      There is not enough training for me or my staff on how to find, understand, access or use the ERP system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree(Kositanurit, Ngwenyama, & Osei-Bryson, 2006)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Behavioral Intention (TAM)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I intend to check the information in the ERP system frequently.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      I intend to download reports from the ERP system frequently.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      I intend to get the information regarding our business using the ERP system frequently.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Ease of Use (TAM)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Learning to use the ERP system is easy for me.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      I find it easy to get the ERP system to do what I want it to do.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      My interaction with the ERP system is clear and understandable.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      I find the ERP system easy to use.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Enjoyment (TAM)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I have fun using the ERP system.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      Using the ERP system is pleasant.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      I find using the ERP system to be enjoyable.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Usefulness (TAM)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Using the ERP system would improve my performance in my job.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      Using the ERP system would increase my productivity in my job.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      Using the ERP system would enhance my effectiveness in my job.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      I find the ERP system would be useful in my job.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Uncertainty Avoidance (TAM)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      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(Hwang, 2005)
      Rules and regulations are important because they inform employees what the organization expects of them.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      Standard operating procedures are helpful to employees on the job.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)
      Instructions for operations are important for employees on the job.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to Agree(Hwang, 2005)