Computer-Related Task Performance: A New Perspective

Phil Longstreet; Xiao Xiao; Saonee Sarker

doi:10.1016/j.im.2015.12.001

Computer-Related Task Performance: A New Perspective

Phil Longstreet, Xiao Xiao, Saonee Sarker

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Abstract

The existing information system (IS) literature has acknowledged computer self-efficacy (CSE) as an important factor contributing to enhancements in computer-related task performance. However, the empirical results of CSE on performance have not always been consistent, and increasing an individual's CSE is often a cumbersome process. Thus, we introduce the theoretical concept of self-prophecy (SP) and examine how this social influence strategy can be used to improve computer-related task performance. Two experiments are conducted to examine the influence of SP on task performance. Results show that SP and CSE interact to influence performance. Implications are then discussed in terms of organizations’ ability to increase performance.

Original language	English
Journal	Information & Management
Volume	53
Issue number	4
Pages (from-to)	517-527
Number of pages	11
ISSN	0378-7206
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2015.12.001
Publication status	Published - Jun 2016

Keywords

Computer self-efficacy
Self-prophecy
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Computer-related task performance

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