The diffusion of innovations within a UKCI context: an explanatory framework

Larsen, Graeme D.; Ballal, Tabarak

doi:10.1080/0144619042000287750

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“…Three innovation diffusion theories for individuals and groups deciding to adopt an innovation has been studied (Harkola 1995;Larsen and Ballal 2005). Cohesion theory states that social proximity of previous and potential users influences the likely potential users' subsequent decision to use that technology (Harkola 1994, p21).…”

Section: Research On Technological Innovation Diffusionmentioning

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Innovation diffusion at the implementation stage of a construction project: a case study of information communication technology

Walker

2006

Construction Management and Economics

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Interest in construction industry (CI) innovation, particularly in information communication technology (ICT), has been steadily growing with the advent and widespread use of the Internet. However, despite its potential for delivering competitive advantage, many companies have failed to effectively realise promised benefits from ICT due to misunderstanding the relationship between factors and processes influencing ICT implementation.Results from recent in-depth qualitative ICT implementation research on three construction contractors provides useful insights and practical experience of lessons learned that can be more broadly disseminated. These research results provide an ICT innovation diffusion organisational level framework with insights about how it may be applied to improve ICT adoption at different implementation stages for the CI.They suggest that strategic ICT implementation planning needs to consider issues of critical management support, technical support, supportive workplace environment and ICT users' individual-characteristics so that the framework processes offered can be effectively applied.

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Section: Research On Technological Innovation Diffusionmentioning

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Innovation diffusion at the implementation stage of a construction project: a case study of information communication technology

Walker

2006

Construction Management and Economics

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“…The findings of Emmanouilides and Davies [2007] indicate that social interaction directs the adoption process. Also Larsen and Ballal [2005] specify that informal networks influence diffusion. Nelson et al [2004] demonstrate that innovation adoption depends on how information regarding the performance of an innovation is generated and spread.…”

Section: Administrative Innovations and Their Diffusionmentioning

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Adoption of Administrative Innovation Within Organization — An Empirical Study of TQM Metamorphosis

Tanninen

Jantunen

Saksa

2008

Int. J. Innovation Technol. Management

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Little research has been done on the adoption and implementation of administrative innovation and its diffusion within the organization. In our study we explore this in the context of Total Quality Management in a large, global company. The analysis is based on extensive historical data and in-depth interviews. Our findings highlight the role of internal change agents in the diffusion process within the firm. We also open up the dynamics of the adoption process and illustrate how the adopted administrative innovation is transformed during the adoption and implementation phases.

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“…These studies (Blackley and Shepard, 1996;Toole, 1998;Cavell et al, 2004;Larsen and Ballal, 2005;Manley et al, 2005;Panuwatwanich et al, 2009) are conducted in developed countries, which have industry settings different from developing countries, for example Malaysia. Their findings and recommendations may not be directly applicable.…”

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A Working Integrated Model for the Diffusion of Construction Innovation

Songip

Lau

Jusoff

et al. 2013

American Journal of Applied Sciences

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Construction industry is said to be low in innovation and adoption of innovations is necessary to gain competitive advantage in a liberalized and globalized marketplace. This study investigated the factors that influenced the diffusion of construction innovations and developed an integrated framework to improve the diffusion process. A conceptual model was developed to guide the study and the modification of a questionnaire used in previous study of similar nature. The dependent variable was extent of diffusion and 10 independent factors were identified and categorized into industry characteristics, innovation attributes, adopter innovative characteristics and environmental interventions. A questionnaire survey was conducted on large and established construction firms in Malaysia. A randomized sample of 525 firms was selected and the primary data were collected by selfadministered postal survey. The response rate was 28%. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 12. Among the factors, innovative culture was found to be most significant and influenced diffusion positively. In contrast with most of the previous studies conducted in developed countries, this study was conducted in Malaysia. It is likely to benefit the construction industry of developing countries of similar settings. The integrated framework of innovation diffusion will benefit homegrown innovation developers in more successful diffusion of their future construction innovations.

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The diffusion of innovations within a UKCI context: an explanatory framework

Cited by 31 publications

References 32 publications

Innovation diffusion at the implementation stage of a construction project: a case study of information communication technology

Innovation diffusion at the implementation stage of a construction project: a case study of information communication technology

Adoption of Administrative Innovation Within Organization — An Empirical Study of TQM Metamorphosis

A Working Integrated Model for the Diffusion of Construction Innovation

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