Senior Managers and Executive Information Systems: Examining Linkages among Individual Characteristics,Attitudes,Computer Use,and Intentions

Abstract

Fifty executives were interviewed and completed a demographic survey and a measure of cognitive style. Accountants had more positive attitudes toward use of computers. The relationship between the extent of computer training in general and attitude was significant. Attitude was significantly linked to intentions but not to actual use.

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