Social Context for Mobile Computing Device Adoption and Diffusion

2009 ◽  
pp. 472-486
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ciganek ◽  
K. Ramamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

The purpose of this chapter is to explore and suggest how perceptions of the social context of an organization moderate the usage of an innovative technology. We propose a research model that is strongly grounded in theory and offer a number of associated propositions that can be used to investigate adoption and diffusion of mobile computing devices for business-to-business (B2B) interactions (including transactions and other informational exchanges). Mobile computing devices for B2B are treated as a technological innovation. An extension of existing adoption and diffusion models by considering the social contextual factors is necessary and appropriate in light of the fact that various aspects of the social context have been generally cited to be important in the introduction of new technologies. In particular, a micro-level analysis of this phenomenon for the introduction of new technologies is not common. Since the technological innovation that is considered here is very much in its nascent stages there may not as yet be a large body of users in a B2B context. Therefore, this provides a rich opportunity to conduct academic research. We expect this chapter to sow the seeds for extensive empirical research in the future.

Social Context for Mobile Computing Device Adoption and Diffusion

2011 ◽  
pp. 675-693
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ciganek ◽  
K. Ramamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

The purpose of this chapter is to explore and suggest how perceptions of the social context of an organization moderate the usage of an innovative technology. We propose a research model that is strongly grounded in theory and offer a number of associated propositions that can be used to investigate adoption and diffusion of mobile computing devices for business-to-business (B2B) interactions (including transactions and other informational exchanges). Mobile computing devices for B2B are treated as a technological innovation. An extension of existing adoption and diffusion models by considering the social contextual factors is necessary and appropriate in light of the fact that various aspects of the social context have been generally cited to be important in the introduction of new technologies. In particular, a micro-level analysis of this phenomenon for the introduction of new technologies is not common. Since the technological innovation that is considered here is very much in its nascent stages there may not as yet be a large body of users in a B2B context. Therefore, this provides a rich opportunity to conduct academic research. We expect this chapter to sow the seeds for extensive empirical research in the future.

Social Context for Mobile Computing Device Adoption and Diffusion

2009 ◽  
pp. 2092-2109
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Ciganek ◽  
K. Ramamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Mobile Computing ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

The purpose of this chapter is to explore and suggest how perceptions of the social context of an organization moderate the usage of an innovative technology. We propose a research model that is strongly grounded in theory and offer a number of associated propositions that can be used to investigate adoption and diffusion of mobile computing devices for business-to-business (B2B) interactions (including transactions and other informational exchanges). Mobile computing devices for B2B are treated as a technological innovation. An extension of existing adoption and diffusion models by considering the social contextual factors is necessary and appropriate in light of the fact that various aspects of the social context have been generally cited to be important in the introduction of new technologies. In particular, a micro-level analysis of this phenomenon for the introduction of new technologies is not common. Since the technological innovation that is considered here is very much in its nascent stages there may not as yet be a large body of users in a B2B context. Therefore, this provides a rich opportunity to conduct academic research. We expect this chapter to sow the seeds for extensive empirical research in the future.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Dimensions of Adoption of Conservation Practices: What Is Needed to Be Done?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisa Sansel Tandogan ◽  
Haluk Gedikoglu
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
Or Organization ◽  
And Diffusion

Promoting sustainable agricultural production requires farmers to adopt new technologies such as organic farming to increase the agricultural productivity, while conserving the environment. Adoption and diffusion of new technologies need a long process, as experienced in the past. There are social and economic factors, identified in the literature, and those could cause delays in farmers’ use of new technologies. Hence, technology adoption and diffusion are important policy issues in agriculture. For that reason, this paper provides a literature review including factors influencing the adoption and diffusion of technology in agriculture and aims to contribute to the future studies and policies, especially focusing on the social capital or the social aspects, which are proven not to be analyzed by the previous studies comprehensively. The results show that interaction with neighbors and relatives, and membership in a group or organization, which represent the social aspects, has a positive influence on adoption and diffusion of new technologies. Hence, policy-makers should incorporate the social aspects when designing the policies, such as cost sharing programmes, to promote adoption and diffusion of new technologies.

The Quest for “Magnalux”

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 435-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Gross
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Study ◽  
Electronics Industry ◽  
Research Staff ◽  
The Social ◽  
Fundamental Research ◽  
Light Amplifier ◽  
Radio Corporation Of America

In September 1951, Radio Corporation of America chairman David Sarnoff celebrated his 45th year in the electronics industry by publicly challenging his research staff to develop three new technologies in time for his golden anniversary dinner 5 years later. This article considers the fate of one of these items, the “Magnalux” light amplifier, to explore how scientists, manufacturing personnel, and managers viewed the significance of fundamental research to technological innovation. Following a discussion of the content and context of Sarnoff’s request, the article focuses on the creation of two prototype light amplifiers to emphasize the contingency of technological success and failure and the centrality of commercial considerations in defining those categories. This case study reaffirms the value of historical methodologies to the social study of corporate science.

scholarly journals Policymakers' Online Use of Academic Research

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Willinsky
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Online Research ◽  
Federal Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Political Impact ◽  
Academic Resources

In addressing the question of how new technologies can improve the public quality and presence of academic research, this article reports on the current online use of research by policymakers. Interviews with a sample of 25 Canadian policymakers at the federal level were conducted, looking at the specific role that online research has begun to play in their work, and what frustrations they face in using this research. The study found widespread use of online research, increasing the consultation of this source in policy analysis and formation. The principal issues remain those of access, indexing and credibility, with policymakers restricting themselves in large part to open access sources. Still, online research is proving a counterforce to policymakers' reliance on a small number of academic consultants as gatekeepers and sources for research. What is needed, it becomes clear, is investigations into whether innovative well-indexed systems that integrate a range of academic and non-academic resources might increase the political impact of research in the social sciences and education.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the adoption of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and other converged IP services in South Africa

2006 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K.J. Tobin ◽  
M. Bidoli
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Internet Protocol ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Bandwidth ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
Business Customers ◽  
Potential Customers ◽  
And Diffusion

The authors embarked on this study to investigate factors likely to impact on the adoption of VoIP and other converged Internet protocol (IP) services in the SA market. The intention of this study was to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping the market, in order to help industry participants and new entrants position themselves correctly. This is achieved by evaluating technology adoption and diffusion models, in particular Moore’s chasm model, which highlights the reasons why so many new technologies fail to break into the mainstream. Empirical research of business customers and potential customers shows that the two key factors hindering the adoption of these technologies in SA are high bandwidth costs/high costs of services and quality of service issues. The research also shows that the trend towards IP is well established in SA, with many companies having already invested in, or planning to invest in, VoIP and converged IP services.

scholarly journals A difusão da inovação no contexto da adoção do processo judicial eletrônico – PJE

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 376-393
Author(s):  
Jomar Nascimento Neves ◽  
Emílio José Montero Arruda Filho
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Judicial Process ◽  
Innovative Process ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
Regional Labor ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

This article analyzes a case study of technological innovation with the use of the Electronic Judicial Process - EJP, occurred in the 8th Regional Labor Court, in the 8th Brazilian Judicial District, in Belém, capital of the state of Pará (PA). The research adopted a qualitative and exploratory approach, carrying out interviews with users and actors who maintain the innovation process. The conclusions reflect, evaluate and describe the path of acceptance, adoption, and diffusion of the Electronic Judicial Process, following the stages developed by Roger’s theory regarding the process of innovation’s diffusion and adoption. The study identified that users are loyal to the EJP and they do not show any intention of replacing it, for example, with the tool that was in place before the EJP use. In addition, the study reveals the perception of the importance and superiority of the platform, adding more value to the innovative process, even observing that there were difficulties at the beginning of the adoption. The research showed that users perceived a reduction in the working time, which contributed for each individual become a potential actor in the process of adoption and diffusion of the innovation proposed within the Labor Court of Belém.

scholarly journals Technological innovation in a police organization: Lessons learned from the National Police of the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sander Ernst ◽  
Hanneke ter Veen ◽  
Nicolien Kop
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Police Organization ◽  
Social Organizational ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
National Police

Abstract Police organizations internationally explore and experiment with new technologies to improve their performance and in response to new forms of crime. The police in the Netherlands experiment with various forms of innovative technology. Previous research has shown that social, organizational, and technological factors are important for effective use and deployment of technology by the police. However, the precise factors and mechanisms underlying the promotion or inhibition of technological innovations within the police are not clear. This study aims to provide empirical knowledge about these mechanisms by providing insight into the processes through which technological innovation develops within the police in the Netherlands. From January 2017 to February 2018, 13 technological innovation projects were subjected to a longitudinal process study. The results show that innovation processes within the police organization are often inhibited by organizational factors, whereas social factors can stimulate and promote these processes.

A Social Shaping Perspective of the Digital Divide

2011 ◽  
pp. 198-207
Author(s):  
A. Genus
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technological Determinism ◽  
Political Factors ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Shaping ◽  
Adoption And Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion

The digital divide is a phenomenon associated with disparities among groups and societies in the adoption and diffusion of electronic information and communications technology (ICTs) and electronic-business (e-business) practice. The chapter argues that, in rhetoric, at least, the innovation, adoption and diffusion of ICTs bear the hallmark of technological determinism (i.e., that of a technical imperative) in which social, economic and political factors are underplayed. By way of contrast, the chapter considers the merits of a social-shaping approach to the analysis of innovation in ICTs to assess the prospects for ameliorating the digital divide between developed and developing countries and for stimulating economic development in the latter through the promotion of e-business. The chapter suggests how future research on the social shaping of ICTs, e-business and the digital divide between developed and developing nations can meet the challenges discussed herein.

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