In this paper we treat workplace voice and systems of high-commitment human resource management (HCHRM) as technological innovations in order to account for the uneven diffusion patterns observed across establishments. Using British data, the paper finds that variables highlighted in the technological diffusion literature are significant predictors of voice and HRM adoption decisions. Workplace...

Software as Service (SaaS) model of cloud computing is currently one of the most advanced technology innovations. Due to its scalability and network-based operation, SaaS offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the latest technology without costly investment on IT infrastructure and expertise. Despite its benefits, SMEs’ adoption of SaaS is not prevalen...

There is a growing body of research looking at the adoption and diffusion of IS innovations. This paper assesses three theories of IS innovation and adoption: the stages model, the decision episode framework, and the technological framework model. The three theories are assessed with reference to an in-depth interpretive case study of a funds management company in New Zealand. The most importan...

Despite the expected benefits, the slow adoption of innovations in less developed countries has long been a puzzle. Aside from market constraints, risk-aversion dominates the discussion on the behavioural determinants of technology adoption. This paper investigates the role of ambiguity-aversion as another possible explanation, given farmers may have less information about the outcomes of new t...

This research proposes and empirically tests a model of post adoption process improvements realized through use of partners’ Internet-based e-business applications. We identify constructs proposed within adoption and post-adoption use theoretical models as well as presented in existing inter-organizational systems research. Our analysis reveals purely organization-based factors; namely, informa...

In this study, we investigated the adoption decisions of two clinical units of a Hong Kong based teaching and public hospital in choosing and the subsequent diffusion of telemedicine technology. The findings suggest that when making adoption decisions, an organization needs to consider not only the innovation attributes but also the organizational characteristics including needs, structure, mem...

OF THE THESIS SMART CARD APPLICATION DESIGN by John Smeh, B.Bus(Hons) V U T , B.Sci V U T , Dip.Sci. V U T This study investigated sociotechnical criteria in the design and specification processes of smart card based projects through a case study. The adoption of the innovations in the case study was investigated. The study consisted of three phases: analysis, design and implementation. These w...

Many challenges face researchers, developersof innovative programs, and practitioners as-they attempt to promote the spread of new clinical interventions. Traditional dissemination methods such as journal articles and conferences have many limits. Three examples of successful utilization are described concerning, respectively, the Behavior Analysis and Modification Project, the Teaching Family ...

This paper investigates the individual, organizational and innovation characteristics that determine decision-maker mindfulness in the adoption of IT innovations. Mindfulness has been defined as both trait-like, i.e., relatively stable and permanent, and state-like, i.e., situation or context specific. Based on a trait-like view of mindfulness, we identify the personality factors – openness to ...