The Influence of Societal Factors on the Diffusion of Electronic Data Interchange in the Netherlands
Year: 1992
Type: preprint
Abstract: An information system does not exist in a vacuüm.It exists within an organizational and societal context which influences its design, use, management and ultimate acceptance.This paper reports on research into the influence of societal context on the acceptance and use of information systems.It is an examination of the influence of societal factors on the diffusion of electronic data interchange in the Netherlands.Semi-structured interviews with participants and observors of the diffusion process revealed the nature of this societal influence.Technology stimulation programs at the national and European Community levels combined with infrastructure developments have helped to shape the introduction and use of EDI in a fashion that is consistent with economie and cultural factors in the Netherlands.
Institution: Northeastern University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2145385318