Although past research has suggested that computer acceptance and knowledge are two variables crucial in attaining desired profitability increases with computer-based technology, few studies have examined how these variables occur in organizational settings. A study was undertaken to examine acceptance of, and knowledge about, computer-based technology on the part of end-users. Subjects were 277 employees of 15 California-based organizations who used computers for some work tasks. Subjects represented a range of organization departments, job categories, and locations. Subjects anonymously completed questionnaires designed to assess knowledge, use, and availability of computers in their organizations. Questionnaire sections examined background variables, self-concept and motivation for power and achievement, perceived impact of computers on one's job and future with the company, computer knowledge, computer availability, attitudes toward computers in organizations, and computer usage. The results revealed that job impact was the most important predictor of computer knowledge and acceptance. This finding suggests that with increased perception of job impact, individuals will more likely accept computers and attempt to learn more about computers to secure employment or to retain jobs. Another strong predictor for a person's knowledge about comptuers was actual usage. These results suggest several important considerations not only for research on computer-based technology in organizations, but for human resource management as well. Four pages of references conclude the report. (NB)