Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The primary goal of this research is determination of the diffusion situation of ICT in Iranian industries in general, and specifically in selected sectors based on RAI model and also identification and explanation of obstacles to adoption of the technology in the industries. The research method was a combination of an expert group study and a survey of companies by phone interview. The results of two methods were cross checked and combined. The outcome shows that ICT diffusion in Iranian industries did not reached Activity or Impact levels to a serious extent and is still in mediate levels of Readiness. Identified obstacles are often related to macro or national level and challenges of this level were more serious than challenges related to micro or organizational level.
Tavakkol, M., & Ghazinouri Naeini, R. (2010). Diffusion and Obstacles to ICT Adoption in Iranian Industries; Case Study of Selected Sectors. Journal of Science and Technology Policy, 3(3), 31-45.
MLA
Mohammad Tavakkol; Reza Ghazinouri Naeini. "Diffusion and Obstacles to ICT Adoption in Iranian Industries; Case Study of Selected Sectors", Journal of Science and Technology Policy, 3, 3, 2010, 31-45.
HARVARD
Tavakkol, M., Ghazinouri Naeini, R. (2010). 'Diffusion and Obstacles to ICT Adoption in Iranian Industries; Case Study of Selected Sectors', Journal of Science and Technology Policy, 3(3), pp. 31-45.
VANCOUVER
Tavakkol, M., Ghazinouri Naeini, R. Diffusion and Obstacles to ICT Adoption in Iranian Industries; Case Study of Selected Sectors. Journal of Science and Technology Policy, 2010; 3(3): 31-45.
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