A socio-technical approach to broadband diffusion by SMEs

Oni, Oluwasola; Papazafeiropoulou, Anastasia

doi:10.1504/ijkms.2008.018796

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“…DOI theory, developed by Rogers ( , , ), is considered to include the most prominent of the developer‐based theories of adoption and diffusion (Poscente et al ., ). The fundamental nature of DOI is that an individual's decision to adopt a new technology is a process that occurs over a period of time, consisting of a series of actions and decisions as opposed to an instantaneous act (Oni and Papazafeiropolou, ). Rogers’ (1995) DOI theory has four key components. Innovation decision process .…”

Section: Philosophies/theories Guiding Technology Adoptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a facilitating technology, previous studies have examined broadband adoption under the TAM and DOI lenses. Oni and Papazafeiropolou ( ) found that ‘compatibility,’ ‘complexity,’ and ‘relative advantage’ from Rogers’ (1995) DOI were found to best explain broadband take‐up and usage by SMEs. Pontikakis and Collins ( ) also found ‘relative advantage’ to be an effective measure of firm adoption of broadband in Ireland.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Grilli and Colombo (2007), in a study of broadband adoption by Italian SMEs, found that the perceived competitive pressure, the telecommunications infrastructure in their area, the availability of a skilled workforce, and the actual and future cost of broadband all had an impact on the adoption and diffusion process. Thus, from a practical perspective, a firm's decision to adopt new technologies may be impacted by internal and external influences (Oni and Papazafeiropolou, ; Sim et al ., ), some of which are presented in the next section.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The perceived external pressure on the firm – alternatively conceptualized as the ‘competitive pressure’ or the level of pressure experienced or perceived by the firm from others, including their competitors within the industry (Oliveira and Martins, 2010) and their suppliers (Oni and Papazafeiropolou, ) – has been purported to act as a driver in innovation diffusion (Porter and Miller, ). Through the adoption of new innovations firms may be better positioned to change the conventional ways in which they compete, shape the structure of the industry and create new ways in which rivals could be outperformed, consequently transforming the competitive landscape (Porter and Miller, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Previous studies have indicated that the quality of broadband service has become a key factor in the adoption and diffusion of the technology (Oni and Papazafeiropolou, ; European Union, ). The Boston Consulting Group ( ) found that the primary reason given by low and no‐web businesses (those firms with at most a basic website) for their failure to exploit the Internet more aggressively was an insufficient broadband connection.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Impact of Broadband Internet Technologies on Business Performance of Irish SMEs

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S MEs' adoption and use of broadband technology is driving both day-to-day efficiencies and strategic developments.small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) context, and even fewer that have a theoretical base underpinning their research. This article seeks to understand the impact of broadband Internet technologies on business performance of Irish SMEs through an exploration of the key drivers impacting adoption, nature of broadband usage, challenges to adoption, and ultimately the post-adoption impact of the technology.The article is arranged as follows: the literature surrounding the research problem relative to the adoption and diffusion of an innovation (technological determinism and instrumental theory) is first presented. Additionally, previous studies examining the practical implications of the adoption and diffusion of the technology are outlined. Consequently, the methodological approach adopted through this study is presented, followed by the quantitative and qualitative findings from the research. Finally, the discussion, conclusion, and ideas for future research are presented.

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Section: Philosophies/theories Guiding Technology Adoptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Philosophies/theories Guiding Technology Adoptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Philosophies/theories Guiding Technology Adoptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A qualitative study of innovation diffusion: the novel case of a small firm and KTP

Choudrie

Culkin

2013

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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Purpose – Using the case study of a small firm this research study aims to understand the actions required for diffusion of an innovation in a small firm. Design/methodology/approach – The research used a qualitative approach involving interviews, referring to archival documentation and observations to understand the actions required for diffusing an innovation in an SME. Findings – From this case study various institutional actions specific to a small firm were identified as a result of government intervention. Classic theories of adoption and use such as, TAM, TPB, TRA or DoI can quantify measures but cannot explain the impact of the actions that the applied King et al. framework did. Further, although these actions are not directly evident, using the qualitative findings and analysis it can be seen that they are important for the diffusion of an innovation. It can also be learnt that these institutional actions can be vitally important for the growth and development of a future innovation. Although the role of government intervention was small in monetary terms, the mere presence of government representation was critical to ensure that the proposed plans and measures were implemented in the appropriate manner and at the appropriate time, both for the small firm and for the government. In terms of the theoretical framework's institutional actions it can be learnt that not all action outcomes are clearly visible. Some are tangible, while others are not. This implies that to diffuse innovation, there needs to be an understanding of monetary, human and other such resources to form a better understanding. However, most importantly it can be concluded that the diffusion framework developed by King et al. provides a clear picture of the diffusion of an innovation and is most useful for understanding not only national government interventions that previous research identified. Previous institutional actions research has not clearly shown how a micro understanding of the impacts of the various actions can be obtained, of which this study provides further evidence. Originality/value – Collaborative arrangements between HEIs, SMEs and government funding agencies are increasingly encouraged. This paper examines and understands the impacts of strategies used for diffusing innovations, of which the SME and KTP contexts have fewer studies.

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Omega-3 Index and Clinical Outcomes of Severe COVID-19: Preliminary Results of a Cross-Sectional Study

Müller

Vásquez

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The potentially detrimental effects of the worldwide deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids on the COVID-19 pandemic have been underestimated. The Omega-3 Index (O3I), clinical variables, biometric indices, and nutritional information were directly determined for 74 patients with severe COVID-19 and 10 healthy quality-control subjects. The relationships between the OI3 and mechanical ventilation (MV) and death were analyzed. Results: Patients with COVID-19 exhibited low O3I (mean: 4.15%; range: 3.06–6.14%)—consistent with insufficient fish and Omega-3 supplement consumption, and markedly lower than the healthy control subjects (mean: 7.84%; range: 4.65–10.71%). Inverse associations were observed between O3I and MV (OR = 0.459; C.I.: 0.211–0.997) and death (OR = 0.28; C.I.: 0.08–0.985) in severe COVID-19, even after adjusting for sex, age, and well-known risk factors. Conclusion: We present preliminary evidence to support the hypothesis that the risk of severe COVID-19 can be stratified by the O3I quartile. Further investigations are needed to assess the value of the O3I as a blood marker for COVID-19.

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A socio-technical approach to broadband diffusion by SMEs

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

Impact of Broadband Internet Technologies on Business Performance of Irish SMEs

Impact of Broadband Internet Technologies on Business Performance of Irish SMEs

A qualitative study of innovation diffusion: the novel case of a small firm and KTP

Omega-3 Index and Clinical Outcomes of Severe COVID-19: Preliminary Results of a Cross-Sectional Study

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