Diffusion of organisational innovations: an empirical test of an analytical framework

• Alänge, Jacobsson, and Jarnehammar (1998) presented an analytical framework for studyingthe diffusion of organisational innovations, based on the developments in literature on technicalinnovations and their diffusion.The aim of this paper is to examine the validity of the framework.Two exploratory case studies were carried out on the diffusion of the organisational innovationTQM. The case studies showed that the framework is a useful tool for studying the diffusionof organisational innovations. However, factors such as learning processes on a national andinternational level and the role of fads need further consideration. In addition, factors needed fora long-term commitment such as boards and owners and internal political and cultural systemsneed to be further investigated. The paper also presents a model for analysing the differentphases in a diffusion process.

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Annan maskinteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Other Mechanical Engineering (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

TCM

manufacturing industry

diffusion of innovations

analytical framework

organisational innovation

hospital

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