scholarly journals Perceived Cost of New Technology Adoption: Scale Development in the Context of Chinese Textile and Apparel Firm Managers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baolu Wang ◽  
Jung E. Ha-Brookshire
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
New Technology Adoption

Measuring Perceived Benefits and Costs of New Technology Adoption in the Chinese Textile and Apparel Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 0887302X2096988
Author(s):  
Baolu Wang ◽  
Jung E. Ha-Brookshire ◽  
Wesley Bonifay
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Apparel Industry ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Benefits And Costs ◽  
Textile And Apparel Industry

The textile and apparel industry have been fundamentally changed due to technology development. However, developing countries, such as China, are falling behind for adopting new technologies. The literature suggests firm managers’ perceived benefits and costs of new technology are key variables for their motivation to adopt new technology. However, no reliable and valid scales existed to measure these constructs within the developing country context—specifically in China. Thus, the study aimed to develop scales for measuring Chinese textile and apparel firm managers’ perceived benefits and costs of new technology adoption, using the psychometric method of item response theory. After item generation, item bank development, and psychometric evaluation tested by 599 Chinese textile and apparel firm managers, the two scales were created. These scales provide an opportunity to measure Chinese textile and apparel firm managers’ perceived benefits and costs of new technology adoption, offering tools for additional technology adoption motivation research.

scholarly journals Expectancy, perceived benefit and perceived cost of new technology : scale development in the context of Chinese textile and apparel firm mangers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Baolu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Apparel Industry ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Textile And Apparel Industry

The textile and apparel industry have been fundamentally changed due to technology development. However, developing countries are falling behind for adopting new technologies, such as China. To explore factors that may influence motivation to adopt new technology, firm managers' expectancy, perceived benefit and perceived cost of new technology were addressed in this study. However, future literation examination suggested a lack of proper and relevant scales to measure such concepts. Thus, to clearly and effectively understand factors that may influence Chinese TandA firm managers' motivation to adopt new technology, this study was designed to develop scales that measure firm managers' expectancy, perceived benefit and perceived cost of new technology adoption. The psychometric method of item response theory was used as the data collection and analysis paradigm for the research. After item generation, item bank development, and psychometric evaluation by 599 Chinese textile and apparel firm managers, valid and reliable scales of firm managers' expectancy, perceived benefit and perceived cost of new technology were built. The three scales provide a holistic view of firm managers' concerns in the decide-making process of new technology adoption, which would help research Chinese TandA firm managers' motivation to adopt new technology and guide textile and apparel industry upgrades in China.

The effects of new technology adoption on employee skills in the prosthetics profession

2008 ◽  
Vol 46 (22) ◽  
pp. 6461-6478 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Wagner ◽  
A. Dainty ◽  
R. Hague ◽  
C. Tuck ◽  
M. H. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technology ◽  
New Technology Adoption

Exploring and measure the performance of the Indian petroleum supply chain

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sourabh Kumar ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Barua
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Petroleum Companies

PurposeThis research identifies the supply chain performance indices and designs an evaluation framework to assess and compare the Indian petroleum supply chain performance. We presented a case study of three Indian petroleum companies. For this purpose, we identified fifteen performance criteria extracted from previous literature and expert inputs and classified them into four groups.Design/methodology/approachA fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) method is employed for evaluating the performance of the Indian petroleum supply chain.FindingsThe design and evaluation framework suggests that the top three performance measurement criteria, the purity of the products, compliance with environmental laws, and new technology adoption. The result findings also indicate that company C contributes to a maximum satisfaction level of 77%. Simultaneously, companies A and B hold satisfaction levels of 72% and 67%.Practical implicationsThe managers should ensure that environmental standards, new technology adoption, and quality are significant concerns in the petroleum supply chain. The managers should follow national and international policies to preserve the environment and ensure safety in operational activities.Originality/valueThis paper makes two contributions in the domain of performance measurement of the petroleum supply chain. First, it identifies the prominent supply chain performance indices. Second, it proposes a model to assess and compare the performance of Indian petroleum companies.

scholarly journals Internet Marketing Adoption by Iranian Distribution Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-61
Author(s):  
Sepideh Zahiri ◽  
Hatem El-Gohary ◽  
Javed Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
New Technology Adoption

This article describes how although the internet has become a significant platform for the advancement of marketing strategies and developments, there have been inadequate empirical research efforts concerning its adoption for conducting internet marketing in developing countries, specifically in the Middle East area, and more particularly in Iran. Previous studies investigated internet marketing adoption and acceptance extensively, by employing different theories of new technology adoption in developed countries, while there have been inadequate empirical research efforts concerning its adoption in developing countries. It is widely recognised that the adoption of internet marketing can offer substantial opportunities for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). In developing countries, internet marketing opportunities can be a meaningful approach for SMEs to be able to compete with large businesses and to access, with lowest possible costs, targeted customers.

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