[AISWorld] AMCIS 2018: CFP Mini-track on Organizational Factors that Influence the Adoption and Diffusion of Emerging Information Technology

[David Bourrie]

*Description*

The use of emerging information technology has increasingly becoming more
vital to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage for organizations.
This mini-track aims to expand our knowledge regarding the adoption and
diffusion of emerging information technology (e.g., 3D printing, business
analytics, electronic health records, health informatics, and wearable
technology). Factors such as employee attitudes, organizational climate,
and readiness for change can all influence the adoption and diffusion of
emerging technology.  This mini-tracks purpose is to expand our
understanding of organizational factors that impact the adoption and
diffusion of emerging information technology.


*Suggested Topics*

·         The dimensions of the attitudes of employees, information
technology staff, and the top management teams and their impact on the
adoption and diffusion of emerging information technology

·         The influence of organizational climate on the adoption and
diffusion of emerging information technology

·         The influence of organizational readiness for change on the
adoption and diffusion of emerging information technology

·         Theory building that extends current theories regarding how the
organizational factors influence the adoption and diffusion of emerging
information technology.

·         Empirical testing of current theories regarding organizational
factors influence on the adoption and diffusion of emerging information
technology

·         Comparative case studies to evaluate organizational factors
influence on the adoption and diffusion of emerging information technology

Important Dates:

02/28/2018    Submission deadline

04/18/2018    Authors notified of paper acceptance decision

04/25/2018    Camera-ready submissions due

 Mini-track Co-Chair                                           Mini-track
Co-chair

David Bourrie                                                      Matt
Campbell

Assistant Professor                                             Associate
Professor

University of South Alabama                           University of South
Alabama

dbourrie at southalabama.edu
mattcampbell at southalabama.edu