Diffusion theory and the adoption of software innovation: Common errors and future issues

Journal of High Technology Management Research

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 1-13

  Rodger, James A ^a   Pendharkar, Parag C ^a   Bhatt, Ganesh D ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0043095107     PISSN: 10478310     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1047-8310(96)90011-5     Document Type: Article

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