What is Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU)

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Refers to the degree to which a person believes that using a particular system would be free of effort. Learn more in: Comparative Analysis of Acceptance Factors for SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP Solutions in their Maturity Use Phase: Enterprise 2.0 Issues

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The degree to which an individual believes that using a particular information technology system would be free of effort. An application perceived to be easier to use than another is more likely to be accepted by users ( Davis, 1989 ). Learn more in: Gender and Computer Anxiety

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A component of Davis’ (1989) original TAM model measured through seven self-report questionnaire items defined as “the degree to which a person believes that using a particular system would be free of effort” (p. 320). Learn more in: Parochial School Teachers Instructional Use of the Interactive Whiteboard

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One of the two key variables in the technology acceptance model. Perceived ease of use will lead to attitude toward use, behavioral intention to use and actual use. PEOU also influences the second key variable, perceived usefulness. Learn more in: The Technology Acceptance Model and Other User Acceptance Theories