{"title":"A structural equation model of job performance using a computer-based order entry system","authors":"J. W. Henry, R. W. Stone","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914643","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The research uses a structural equation model with latent variables to examine the role of computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy in impacting job performance. Constructs measuring management support, ease of system use, and the previous computer experience of the user are used as antecedents to computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy. The empirical results are generated using 524 responses to a questionnaire administered in a large hospital in the southeastern United States regarding its computer-based order entry system. These results provide empirical support for the theoretical role of computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy positively impacting job performance. Further, the antecedents were found to have the expected positive impacts on computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy.","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116953500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Network politics in an educational organization","authors":"J. Wambach","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914645","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The electronic mail (EM) network in a large, multi-campus community college district was used by some employees to gain support for positions contrary to those of the leadership. The case study offered an opportunity to look at technology within an organizational setting. It raised questions about the loose coupling of the educational organization's technical and authority systems, about the strength of coupling among employee groups during the incident, about the boundaries of the EM political activists, and about the power manifested within educational organization's technical and authority systems. A variety of research methods (stages of event progression, fantasy types associated with consciousness-building, and evidence of user technical and rhetorical skills) were used to answer questions about the organization's loosely coupled systems during the EM political incident. Notes were taken of conversations and more formal interviews. From this the technical and authority systems of the instit...","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"20 1-2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123580209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparison of display methods for spatial point layout","authors":"D. Leiser, Yoella Bereby, A. Melkman","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914640","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Abstract. A series of six experiments compared several approaches to displaying 3D point information on a CRT screen. The methods used included perspective, motion, stereo, and numeric information, in various combinations. Measures included error rate and reaction times on three tasks, which all involved deciding whether a given configuration of dots exhibits a given property (collinearity, coplanarity, acute angle). Stereo proved to be the best method, being both faster and more accurate than the others. Simply presenting two perspective views is also effective, yet adding azimuthal motion under the subject's control is better on the most demanding task (coplanarity detection), while digital height information combined with a traditional top view (PPI) is slow, and especially inaccurate for coplanarity detection. Finally, the worst methods are the rotational interactive displays. Accuracy does not improve, whereas reaction times are considerably slower.","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126283736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Issues in training older adults to use computers","authors":"Catherine Kelley, N. Charness","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914630","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Given the aging of the workforce and the general population, it is important to determine how best to train older adults to use computers. Generally, research has shown that training takes significantly more time for older adults compared with younger learners, and that older adults commit more errors in post-training evaluations. This paper reviews research demonstrating age differences in learning to use a computer. We also explore the effects of attitudes, anxiety, and cognitive abilities on computer use, as well as research on training novices to use computers. Finally, we discuss designing the human-computer interface for the advantage of older users.","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130222443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breakdowns in writing intentions when simultaneously deploying SGML-marked texts in hard copy and electronic copy","authors":"David G. Hendry","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914628","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Many writers of technical documentation must consider two different presentation media, namely traditional printed books and electronic forms. This appears to be a long-term situation, not a transitional phase: for some reading tasks, hard copy will be preferred, but for others, electronic copy will be preferred. In some settings, it is thus necessary to prepare material that is of high quality in both media, often with the constraint that a single source file be used. The problem is to specify the structure of a text so that whether it is printed or deployed electronically, neither version contains textual problems caused by its dual role. Several examples are presented to show how a writer's structuring intentions can be effective in hard copy but not in electronic copy. The difficulty of preserving structuring intentions in both media stems from declarative markup languages that are rhetorically impoverished. While standard markup languages can be used to specify what text elements comprise a ...","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133504602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sherman R. Alpert, Mark K. Singley, John Millar Carroll
{"title":"Multiple multimodal mentors: delivering computer-based instruction via specialized anthropomorphic advisors","authors":"Sherman R. Alpert, Mark K. Singley, John Millar Carroll","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914627","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract We describe the Smalltalk Gurus, components of the MoleHill intelligent tutoring system for Smalltalk programming. The Gurus offer help on plans for achieving goals in the Smalltalk environment, as well as remediation for students' incorrect and less-than-optimal plans. The Gurus' assistance is provided via the multimodal media of animation and voice-over audio. MoleHill employs multiple Gurus to deliver advice and instruction concerning disparate information domains, thus facilitating learners' cognitive organization and assimilation of new knowledge and information. We have labelled the approach instantiated by the Smalltalk Gurus the guru instructional model, one which is generally applicable to computer-based advisory systems.","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115850842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and validation of knowledge acquisition tools in a business domain","authors":"George Valiris, L. Laios","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914631","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper presents an approach for the design and the validation of a prototype knowledge acquisition tool in the domain of business planning. Results from previous work in the area of problem-solving in business domain indicate that there are wide differences in both the ways problems are represented, and solution strategies are selected. These differences can have a significant effect on the suitability of knowledge acquisition techniques. The knowledge acquisition tool has been designed to accommodate these differences. Problem decomposition and simplification techniques are employed by the tool in order to elicit the appropriate information for managerial decision making. The prototype tool has been validated in the field with 35 managers using ten test scenarios. The results of the validation process are presented, and implications for the design of such tools in business domain are discussed.","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123290218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The influence of design decisions on the usability of direct manipulation user interfaces","authors":"K. Kunkel, M. Bannert, Peter W. Fach","doi":"10.1080/01449299508914629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299508914629","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract It is assumed that the usability of direct manipulation user interfaces is influenced by a number of design aspects. In this experimental study, the order of command specification and the type of function activation were manipulated in a 2 × 2 factorial design, in order to test hypotheses H1, that object-function specification contributes more to usability than function-object specification; and H2. that the type of function activation (clicking vs. dragging) will influence the usability of direct manipulation user interfaces. Sixty-four subjects, balanced by sex, without computer experience, were assigned randomly to the four experimental conditions. The dependent variables include performance data such as time, efficiency and error rates (logfile-recording), and subjective user rating of the user interface (questionnaire). Whereas HI had to be rejected in this general form, a more elaborated analysis showed significant differences between the factor levels in terms of performance time and synta...","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122086649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Igbaria, Stephen J. Schiffman, Thomas J. Wieckowski
{"title":"The respective roles of perceived usefulness and perceived fun in the acceptance of microcomputer technology","authors":"M. Igbaria, Stephen J. Schiffman, Thomas J. Wieckowski","doi":"10.1080/01449299408914616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299408914616","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined the effects of two main factors affecting microcomputer technology acceptance: perceived usefulness and perceived fun. We examined whether users are motivated to accept a new technology due to its usefulness or fun. Results of this study suggest that perceived usefulness is more influential than perceived fun in determining whether to accept or reject microcomputer technology. We also examined the impact of computer anxiety on acceptance. Results showed that computer anxiety had both direct and indirect effects on user acceptance of microcomputer technology, through perceived usefulness and fun. We also found attitude (satisfaction) to be less influential than perceived usefulness and fun. Implications for the design and acceptance of microcomputer technology and future research are discussed.","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132733781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance effects of reduced proprioceptive feedback on touch typists and casual users in a typing task","authors":"J. Barrett, H. Krueger","doi":"10.1080/01449299408914618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01449299408914618","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined performance and acceptance effects of lack of kinesthetic and tactile feedback from the keyboard in a typing task with two subject groups of differing skill level: touch typists and casual users. Subjects’ objective performance (e.g., speed, accuracy, throughput) and subjective acceptance (questionnaire) was evaluated for both a conventional full travel keyboard and a prototype piezoelectric flat keyboard which lacked familiar kinesthetic and tactile feedback. Any performance decrement present with the flat keyboard was expected to diminish with practice for the touch typists due to transfer and adaptation of typing skills. Performance for both subject groups was significantly higher with the conventional keyboard and touch typists’ performance was more adversely affected by the flat keyboard than casual users’. No performance improvement with practice was found for one subject group relative to the other or for one keyboard relative to the other. It was concluded the touch ty...","PeriodicalId":280506,"journal":{"name":"Behav. Inf. Technol.","volume":"257 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115789840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}