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This chapter introduces information technology (IT) frameworks as a mean of studying the IT “diffusion and assimilation” process. The chapter consists of three main sections; the first section introduces the reader to the topic and chapter structure, the second section defines the related terminologies in this field and illustrates the different frameworks and theories that explain and interpret the IT-innovation diffusion success. The third section formulates and proposes the specifications of a hybrid integrative conceptual framework for IT adoption and diffusion. This framework encompasses three main clusters: the external environment, the internal environment, and the technology characteristics. These clusters contain a total of 17 attributes drawn from the different theories and frameworks in this field and proven to be significant. Overall, the chapter serves several goals; it provides the reader with better understanding of IT-innovation diffusion theories, IT-assimilation practices, implementation pitfalls, and IT-diffusion practices trend. |
