Stepwise innovation adoption: A neglected concept in innovation research

International Journal of Technology Management

Volumn 45, Issue 3-4, 2009, Pages 267-281

  Huizingh, Eelko K R E ^a   Brand, Maryse J ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN   (Netherlands)

^b University ot Groningen   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Adoption; Adoption level; E commerce; Innovation; Stepwise innovation

Indexed keywords

ENGINEERING; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT;

ADOPTION; ADOPTION INTENTION; ADOPTION LEVEL; CONTEXTUAL FACTORS; INNOVATION ADOPTION; INNOVATION RESEARCH; NEGATIVE INTERACTION; STEPWISE INNOVATION;

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE;

EID: 58849152187     PISSN: 02675730     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.2009.022652     Document Type: Article

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