Effect of end-user computing on job satisfaction: An exploratory study

Abstract The effect of the use of computers on job satisfaction was examined. In results from a questionnaire returned by 85 professionals, it was found that the use of personal computers had a positive effect on job satisfaction, particularly when the individual was working on high scope tasks, i.e. tasks with high variety, identity, autonomy, and feedback. Use of mainframe computers had no significant effect on job satisfaction.

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