An Experimental Study on the Role of Experience and Compatibility in Adapting Mobile Technologies

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

Advancements in mobile and wireless technologies hold the promise to reshape the way professionals work. With the help of these Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), people can break free from the bounds of spatial and temporal constraints, being able to work anywhere, anytime. However, it is not clear what variables influence a user’s willingness to transfer to a new ICT. Up to now, we know that users face a decision between mobility on one side and functionality on the other. Therefore, this work in progress investigates to what extent past experience with particular software applications predicts actual usage of the same applications on a mobile platform with respect to users’ perceptions of system compatibility. An empirical study involving approximately 200 MIS students is proposed that uses Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for the duration of one semester.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

10th Americas Conference on Information Systems Amcis 2004

First Page

2864

Last Page

2869

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