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The Good, the Bad, and the Missing of the “Diffusion of Innovations” Theory: A Commentary Essay

The Good, the Bad, and the Missing of the “Diffusion of Innovations” Theory: A Commentary Essay

Francisco Chia Cua
Copyright: © 2012 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 17
ISSN: 1941-868X|EISSN: 1941-8698|EISBN13: 9781466612754|DOI: 10.4018/jissc.2012070105
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Cua, Francisco Chia. "The Good, the Bad, and the Missing of the “Diffusion of Innovations” Theory: A Commentary Essay." IJISSC vol.3, no.3 2012: pp.64-80. http://doi.org/10.4018/jissc.2012070105

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Cua, F. C. (2012). The Good, the Bad, and the Missing of the “Diffusion of Innovations” Theory: A Commentary Essay. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change (IJISSC), 3(3), 64-80. http://doi.org/10.4018/jissc.2012070105

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Cua, Francisco Chia. "The Good, the Bad, and the Missing of the “Diffusion of Innovations” Theory: A Commentary Essay," International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change (IJISSC) 3, no.3: 64-80. http://doi.org/10.4018/jissc.2012070105

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Abstract

A single-case study examined the complex issues in the deployment of new financial management information systems by a large public-sector university. Reflecting certain strengths (the good), weaknesses (the bad), and gaps (the missing) of the Diffusion of Innovations theory, this essay clarifies the theory in the context of Innovation and Change. The simple chain of reasoning gives structure to the data and slightly elevates the evidence gathered into episteme. The discussion presents the concepts, applies theory to context, and articulates the concept that cannot hold. Yet the DOI theory interpreted in the context is still at risk, unless the big picture of change is clear. Accordingly, the reflection suggests prospective research strategies for further development of the domain.

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