Technology Acceptance Model

The technology acceptance model is an information systems theory that models how users come to accept and use a technology. The actual system use is the end-point where people use the technology. Behavioral intention is a factor that leads people to use the technology. The behavioral intention is influenced by the attitude which is the general impression of the technology. The model suggests that when users are presented with a new technology, a number of factors influence their decision about how and when they will use it, notably: • Perceived usefulness – This was defined by Fred Davis as "the degree to which a person believes that using a particular system would enhance their job performance". It means whether or not someone perceives that technology to be useful for what they want to do. • Perceived ease-of-use – Davis defined this as "the degree to which a person believes that using a particular system would be free from effort".

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