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Effective Organization and Management of Technology Assimilation: The Case of Taiwanese Information Technology Firms

Wong, Veronica, Shaw, Vivienne, Sher, Peter J. (1998) Effective Organization and Management of Technology Assimilation: The Case of Taiwanese Information Technology Firms. Industrial Marketing Management, 27 (3). pp. 213-227. ISSN 0019-8501. (doi:10.1016/S0019-8501(97)00048-5) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:32838)

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Abstract

This article examines organizational and management factors influencing technology assimilation in Taiwanese information technology firms. The findings of this empirical research show that effectiveness is significantly higher when multidisciplinary and multifunctional teams are involved in technology assimilation. An organization structure providing an environment that encourages communication, coordination, and openness is also found to facilitate technology assimilation. Furthermore, networking and flexibility brought about by modern information technologies are shown to be important in achieving the right conditions for effective technology assimilation. Managing the interaction between the source and recipient of technology is another critical activity determining the effectiveness of technology assimilation.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/S0019-8501(97)00048-5
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: Catherine Norman
Date Deposited: 08 Jan 2013 16:28 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:10 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/32838 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Wong, Veronica.

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