Table A1.

Measures for constructs

Digital taylorism implementation
Formalization of procedures (FP)There are well-defined guidelines to access course content
A timeline has been developed for dealing with my queries
I can exchange ideas with course instructor using email/chat/discussion forums
It was easy to register for my course
Detailed information was available about course content
Datafication of Course (DC)The course had relevant levels for understanding at the basic, intermediate and professional categories
Lectures are completely in sync with curriculum outline
All relevant course material has been uploaded online
Video Lectures are available in English as well as my native language
There is a provision for Question/Answer Session related to the course
Automated Evaluation (AE)“There is a scheme for continuous evaluation throughout the course”
There is an automated grading system
MCQ assignments are evaluated immediately
Grade scores are returned with an automated answer key
Algorithmic Time Management (ATM)I get automated reminders for submission of my due assignments
My assignments are evaluated in real-time
With online learning platforms, I am able to learn faster
Technostress
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)I'm constantly under pressure to apply for courses on online platforms to keep up with my peers
I worry that I will fall behind my peers if I do not apply for online courses
If I do not complete online courses, I fear that employers would not be keen to hire me
Online learning platforms make me feel like a person-technology misfit
I am always stressed that others will be able to perform better on online courses
Complexity (CO)I feel I am unable to adapt to the online learning environment
I feel under-confident about learning using online platforms
I feel I am not equipped to handle the complexity of online learning platforms
I am fearful that I will not be able to do justice to my assignments in the online environment
Perceived Employability
Contemporary Career Compatibility (CCC)I regularly participate in online courses to reach my career goals
Certifications received from online learning platforms will be instrumental in getting my dream job
I feel that the online courses I have done are compatible with my dream job
Because of doing online courses, I possess the professional attitude that is required for employment
Interacting with a diverse set of people during my online course has given me the skills to deal with cultural diversity in my future workplace
I am comfortable working in a team because of all the group assignments I have done on online platforms
I am comfortable using digital technologies because of the online courses
Platform Reputation (PR)The reputation of online learning platform from which I have completed my course(s) will be instrumental in getting my dream job
Organizations are keen to hire students who have pursued variety of online courses from reputed online platforms
Organizations specifically want to hire graduates who have done the online courses that I have
The reputation of online learning platforms in my field of study is very good
A lot of students want to pursue the online courses that I have
Platform reputation will help me market myself better to employers
Organizations specifically want to hire graduates from my stream who have done the online courses that I have
Graduates who use online learning platforms stand a better chance for employment
Self-confidence (SC)I am confident of my domain knowledge developed through my online courses
I keep updating my career-related knowledge and skills (through online learning platforms)
I am confident in my ability to meet deadlines because of continuous evaluation in my online courses
I am confident in my ability to multitask because of shuffling between online and in-classroom courses
I am confident that I can work under pressure after managing so many deadlines of my online and in-classroom courses
I am confident that I am job-ready in the digital world
I am confident of a global presence because of diverse online courses that I have done
I am confident I will be able to handle changing skill requirements
Career Directedness (CD)I keep updating my career-related knowledge and skills (through online learning platforms)
I am informed of all career options available to me after completion of my online course
I am aware of all the job positions I can take after my online course
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