DocumentCode
3218100
Title
A critique of diffusion theory as a managerial framework for understanding adoption of software engineering innovations
Author
Bayer, Judy ; Melone, Nancy
Author_Institution
Graduate Sch. of Adm., Carnegie-Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Volume
2
fYear
1988
fDate
0-0 1988
Firstpage
311
Lastpage
316
Abstract
The authors provide a brief overview of classical diffusion theory and suggest the potential applicability of this theory to problems related to predicting the adoption of technological innovations, including those related to software engineering. They critically evaluate the theory, identifying elements that must be extended and modified before it can be applied to technology transition, in general, and software engineering, specifically. They offer suggestions on ways in which these limitations might be overcome.<>
Keywords
DP management; software engineering; DP management; diffusion theory; managerial framework; software engineering; technological innovations; Government; Guidelines; Innovation management; Paper technology; Predictive models; Resource management; Software engineering; Technological innovation; Technology management; Technology transfer;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
System Sciences, 1988. Vol.II. Software Track, Proceedings of the Twenty-First Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Print_ISBN
0-8186-0842-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/HICSS.1988.11820
Filename
11820
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