Title :
A longitudinal study of spreadsheet program use
Author :
Carlsson, Sven A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. & Comput. Sci., Lund Univ., Sweden
Abstract :
Results from a case study on the use of a spreadsheet program (SP) are reported. The study focuses on the SP user´s perceptions of the SP and their information environment (including SP models) and changes in those perceptions over a period of thirteen months. The approach has its roots in personal construct theory and in cognitive complexity theories. The results of the study provide insight into the impact of computer-based models developed by users of decision-support systems.<>
Keywords :
decision support systems; human factors; spreadsheet programs; cognitive complexity theories; computer-based models; decision-support systems; information environment; longitudinal study; personal construct theory; spreadsheet program use; Complexity theory; Computer science; Conference proceedings; Decision making; Decision support systems; Information processing; Spreadsheet programs; Usability;
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 1988. Vol.III. Decision Support and Knowledge Based Systems Track, Proceedings of the Twenty-First Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0843-9
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.1988.11930
