Diffusion of innovations

About: Diffusion of innovations is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2139 publications have been published within this topic receiving 191397 citations. The topic is also known as: diffusion of innovation & diffusion of innovations theory.

Towards a Framework for Understanding Innovation Implementation in the Air Force

Abstract: : Innovation is a major way organizations deal with changes in their competitive environment The Department of Defense (DoD) too is facing incredible changes and challenges within its competitive environments This situation is requiring the adopting and implementing of many new innovations in an effort to transform the forces to meet the challenges A key component of the DoD's efforts to transform is in Air Force acquisition and sustainment processes Digital technical orders are an example of such a sustainment process The Air Force has mandated it will transform from a paper based technical data environment to a digital one The success of the implementing such transformational innovations such as digital technical orders is critical to the Air Force's ability to support the overall DoD force transformation efforts Despite the critical need for successful innovation implementation few studies are found exploring factors that facilitate innovation within DoD, or the Air Force

Diffusion Processes on Complex Networks

Abstract: In this paper we apply agent-based methodology on an issue that is fundamental for economic prosperity and growth: the diffusion of innovations. The diffusion of innovations is one of the topics where agent-based simulation is an extremely fruitful method allowing not only the observation of stable states but also the process and development of the diffusion. Furthermore, empirical studies revealed that the topological structure of interactions among individuals importantly influences the diffusion’s course and outcomes. We analyze diffusion outcomes for five different topologies, assuming markets where individuals are highly influenced by the adoption decision of their peers and innovations are introduced into the markets in two different ways: mass media campaigns and seeding procedures. Our results indicate that the topology of the relations among individuals importantly influences the speed and development of the diffusion process as well as final market penetration. Scale free topology seems to promote fast innovation diffusion, at the same time being characterized by the high uncertainty of the diffusion outcomes. Less heterogeneous networks (small worlds, two-dimensional lattice and ring) yield a much slower diffusion of the innovation, at the same time being much less unpredictable than scale free topology.

The Development Of Managerial Innovations: From the Instrumental Approach to the Theory of the Diffusion of Innovations

Abstract: For several years, companies have understood that the main factor for creating value and improving performance is the ability to innovate. Studies in fact show that innovation in business of any kind achieves its strategy with regard to competition and development. Among these innovations, we can cite managerial innovation which corresponds to any new management tool invented by organizations. We then deal in this paper with managerial innovation, trying to show the main literature which analyzes the modes of design and exploitation of new management tools. Our theoretical analysis shows that the study of new management tools has evolved from the instrumental approach to the approach of the theory of the diffusion of managerial innovations.

Finding stable support for computing in psychology: Lessons from innovation diffusion in organizations

Abstract: We present the steps that the Psychology Department, the Academic Computing Center (ACC), and the central administration at St. Olaf College have taken to integrate computing support into the operating budget of the college. In hindsight, we also propose a model of the diffusion of innovations into an organization as a theoretical guide to stabilizing support for computing in academic departments. The theoretical framework highlights the commonality between our particular adaptations and those that would most help at other institutions.

D.A.R.E. and the Diffusion of innovations: Implications for assessing reported drug alcohol and tobacco use among 8th 10th and 12th grade students in Montana public schools

Abstract: Although much time and money has been allocated to school-based drug resistance education, little if any progress has been made reducing drug use This paper compares the D.A.R.E. program to a model based upon Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of innovations, and a model constructed using measures cited in the literature as factors associated vi/ith at-risk youth (risk factors). The fundamental concern of this paper is to examine the degree to which those factors that facilitate the adoption of drug using behaviors lead to a better understanding of adolescent drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. Rogers’ model, a theoretically based model applied to behavioral change, is shown to have more promise for future research in this area.