Effect of computer self‐efficacy on the use of executive support systems
Abstract
Computer self‐efficacy (CSE) is generally considered to have a positive effect on information systems use. Its effect on using executive support systems (ESS), however, has not been studied. This research elucidates the effect of CSE on ESS use by undertaking a field study on a group of 16 executives in the construction industry. The results indicate that executives with a lower CSE prefer more powerful systems (i.e. ESS with both analytical and intuitive tools). Executives with a higher CSE, on the other hand, prefer systems consisting of tools that can cognitively fit the task they perform. Implications for future application and research are discussed.
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Citation
Hung, S. and Liang, T. (2001), "Effect of computer self‐efficacy on the use of executive support systems", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 101 No. 5, pp. 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570110394626
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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