Assessment of models of diffusion of information technology:
Abstract
This study reports an empirical assessment of models used by Hanna et al, in their study
titled "The diffusion of Information Technology: Experience of Industrial Countries and
Lessons for Developing countries". The models were developed to provide a framework of
analysis of Diffusion programs practiced in eight OECD countries with the aim of drawing
lessons that could be for developing countries IT diffusion programs.
This assessment was carried out on a conveniently selected multinational organisation
subsidiary operating in a developing world. The assessment related the models against
actual experience of this organisation to test the consistency of the models and their
applicability almost 10 years after their development.
This result of the assessment is that the models are still valid and that the suggestions and
recommendation despite being broad can still be useful for policy makers in designing
diffusion programs and also in the assessment of the impact of current policies. The models
are also useful in identifying barriers to diffusion and identifying specific mechanisms that
may be used to tackle them.
Citation
Master of Science in Information SystemsSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
School of computing and informatics University of Nairobi