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<doi>/ISEC.res.2017.21</doi>
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<article-title>AN INVESTIGATION OF PERSON-TASK-<br/>
TECHNOLOGY INTERACTION AND ICT<br/>
ADOPTION IN CONSTRUCTION</article-title>
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<author>YUANYUAN HUA and ANITA M. M. LIU</author>

<aff>Dept of Real Estate and Construction, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong</aff>


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<title>ABSTRACT</title>
<p>Information and communication technology (ICT) has been identified as key to
enhancing information processing in construction. However, the use of ICT is not
always effective due to individuals’ resistance to use the ICT. Effective technology use
is the interaction of three elements: the competencies and motivations of users, the
nature and purpose of technology, and the characteristics of tasks. This research
positions task requirements at the center of person-task-technology interaction. Both
individuals’ capability and technology’s functionality need to fit task requirements.
The aim of this research is to explore the influence of task-technology fit and person-
task fit on individuals’ ICT adoption behavior. This research extends the traditional
task-technology fit model by combing it with the construct of person-task fit from
person-environment fit theory. The research model proposes that both individuals’
capability and technology’s functionality to carry out the task are crucial in ICT
adoption. ICT managers should not overlook human factors during ICT
implementation.</p>
<p><italic>Keywords: </italic>Information and communication technology, Task-technology fit, Person-
task fit, Person-environment fit.</p>
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