Diffusion theory and the adoption of software innovation: Common errors and future issues

James A. Rodger; Parag C. Pendharkar; Ganesh D. Bhatt

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Diffusion theory and the adoption of software innovation: Common errors and future issues

James A. Rodger, Parag C. Pendharkar, Ganesh D. Bhatt

School of Business Administration (Harrisburg)

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In this paper, we provide a critique of the diffusion theory of software innovations. Innovations and diffusions are generally considered benefical to organizations. However, many organizations overestimate such benefits because they don't account for diffusions or innovations which are often incompatible with orgnaizational structures and processes

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-13
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of High Technology Management Research
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1047-8310(96)90011-5
State	Published - Mar 1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Computer Science Applications
Strategy and Management
Information Systems and Management
Marketing
Management of Technology and Innovation

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