| 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 |