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Extending Technology Acceptance Model to the E‐recruitment Context in I ran
Author(s) -
Kashi Kia,
Zheng Connie
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/ijsa.12022
Subject(s) - psychology , context (archaeology) , social psychology , sample (material) , marketing , business , paleontology , chemistry , chromatography , biology
Using a sample of 332 job applicants in I ran, this study integrates T echnology A cceptance M odel ( TAM ) and signaling theory to explain factors influencing applicants' behavioral intentions to apply for jobs online. Of the two main constructs of TAM , perceived usefulness was found to have a significant impact on applicants' behavioral intentions, while perceived ease of use was not. Based on the signaling theory, impression of the organizational website appeared to create interests in organization as a potential employer; hence, prompt applicants to apply for jobs. These results extend our understanding of the online recruitment in different context and provide further insights with regard to possible effects of website features on applicants' attractions toward organizations operating in I ran.