Acceptance of text-mining systems: The signaling role of information quality
Information & ManagementPublished 29 October 2018Open access
Nathalie Demoulin, Kristof Coussement
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Results confirm that IQ influences behavioral intentions and TM tools usage, through perceptions of external control, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness; top management support also has a key role in determining the usage of TM tools.
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