The Effects of Fit and Social Construction on Individual Performance

  • Im, Ghi-Young (Department of Decision Sciences, School of Business Administration Clark Atlanta University)
  • Published : 2008.06.13

Abstract

This study examines the effects of information and communication technologies on individual performance. The literature has paid a considerable amount of attention to social influence as a determinant of individual behavior. We combine task-technology fit with concepts from adaptive structuration theory to specify social influence. In our model, we suggest that individuals should receive support from proper social construction to have additional performance improvement. Empirical data from 317 individuals across 43 teams in 10 companies is used to assess the theoretical model. Our theoretical model received support from the data.

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