Lazy user model

The lazy user model of solution selection (LUM) is a model in <a href="/facts/Information_systems/apcSzFLh">information systems</a> proposed by Tétard and Collan that tries to explain how an individual selects a solution to fulfill a need from a set of possible solution alternatives. LUM expects that a solution is selected from a set of available solutions based on the amount of effort the solutions require from the user – the user is supposed to select the solution that carries the least effort. The model is applicable to a number of different types of situations, but it can be said to be closely related to <a href="/facts/Technology_acceptance_model/eDBE2F5a">technology acceptance models</a>.
The model draws from earlier works on how least effort affects human behaviour in information seeking and in scaling of language.
Earlier research within the discipline of <a href="/facts/Information_systems/apcSzFLh">information systems</a> especially within the topic of technology acceptance and technology adoption is closely related to the lazy user model.

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Lazy user model