Abstract
To facilitate a better understanding of the social psychological factors that influence adoption of project management practices, this study draws upon the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) from social psychology, and the technology acceptance model (TAM) from information systems research. These models define and relate a number of belief constructs that predict the acceptance of technologies in a variety of settings. In general, the three models each have relatively consistent empirical support, with comparison studies showing mixed support for each of the models being the moderately "better" model. In the current study, the three models are thoroughly integrated using a latent constructs approach and structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques. Overall, constructs from TRA and TAM, but not TPB, predict the use of specific project estimating, plan development, and plan commitment practices defined in the Capability Maturity Models (CMM/I).
Degree
PhD
College and Department
Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Psychology
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Thornley, Russell K., "Understanding Process Improvement: Social Psychological Factors Affecting the Use of Project Management Practices" (2005). Theses and Dissertations. 338.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/338
Date Submitted
2005-01-13
Document Type
Dissertation
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd676
Keywords
Theory of Reasoned Action, TRA, Theory of Planned Behavior, TPB, Technology Acceptance Model, TAM, Structural Equation Modeling, SEM, Capability Maturity Model, CMM, CMMI, Project Management, PMI, Process Improvement
Language
English