Task-Technology Fit for Mobile Information Systems

Authors

Judith Gebauer, Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Cameron School of Business, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA;
Michael J Shaw, Department of Business Administration, College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA;
Michele L Gribbins, Department of Management Information Systems, College of Business and Management, University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL, USA

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

Mobile information technology (IT) holds great promise to support managerial processes; however, clear guidelines of how to design effective mobile Information systems (IS) for use by managers are still lacking. Building on earlier research studies of task-technology fit (TTF) and other areas of IS, this article presents a three-step conceptual model to establish fit between managerial tasks, mobile IT, and the mobile use context, assuming that a good fit positively impacts task performance. We find that use situations characterized by high distraction and poor quality of network connection are particularly challenging for the design of mobile IS, and that the user Interface requires particular attention. Our model contributes to IS research by joining disparate streams of research in an effort to help advance our understanding about the development and utilization of mobile IS. From a practical perspective, we contribute to the success of mobile IS and to the effectiveness of mobile work as It becomes increasingly prevalent in our modern world.

DOI

10.1057/jit.2010.10

Recommended Citation

Gebauer, Judith; Shaw, Michael J; and Gribbins, Michele L (2010) "Task-Technology Fit for Mobile Information Systems," Journal of Information Technology: Vol. 25: Iss. 3, Article 1.
DOI: 10.1057/jit.2010.10
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jit/vol25/iss3/1