This research focuses on antecedents to adoption of DSSs in Chile, a rapidlydeveloping economic leader in South America. Interviews with senior-level and IT managers in Chilean firms revealed a positive business climate, advanced hardware / software infrastructure, and significant utilization of computing resources. The strategic use of DSSs was much more limited. A modified Unified Theory of and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was developed to examine cultural aspects that explain DSS adoption in Chile. The model shows that DSSs are implemented as a result of immediate business requirements rather than their potential to yield future competitive advantage; senior management supports investment in DSSs when the IT manager can make a business case; and the mix of technical and business capabilities needed for development is not available in all companies. The primary implication is that developing countries should develop IT managers trained in business strategy as well as technical skills to increase DSS adoption and economic growth. RÉSUMÉ. Cet article s'intéresse aux antécédents des facteurs d'adoption des SIADs au Chili. Les dirigeants et les directeurs informatique de 43 entreprises ont été interviewés pour comprendre leur usage des SIADs. L'étude révèle le climat économique favorable, les bonnes infrastructures informatiques et leur utilisation à tous les niveaux de l'entreprise. Par contre, il y a peu d'utilisations de SIADs à des fins stratégiques. Une version modifiée de la méthode UTAUT est proposée pour essayer de comprendre les facteurs culturels qui peuvent expliquer l'adoption des SIAD au Chili. Notre étude montre que les SIADs sont utilisés quand la direction informatique sait en expliquer le besoin et quand les compétences nécessaires ne sont pas disponibles dans la majorité des entreprises. Il s'ensuit que les pays en développement doivent développer l'éducation des informaticiens en management autant qu'en termes techniques pour faciliter l'adoption des SIADs et le développement économique.
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