Hillmer Technology Acceptance in Mechatronics

The Influence of Identity on Technology Acceptance
2009
ISBN: 978-3-8349-8375-6
Verlag: Betriebswirtschaftlicher Verlag Gabler
Format: PDF
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E-Book, Englisch, 260 Seiten, eBook

Ute Hillmer investigates technology acceptance behavior in the mechatronics industry in Germany and develops a multi-disciplinary understanding, which includes psychology, sociology and business science. It is shown that individuals accept new technologies more easily, if the technology replicates their individual social values and if the implementation process considers the prime social values that can typically be found in their social networks.

Dr. Ute Hillmer is senior consultant and owner of Better Reality Marketing. She consults, coaches and teaches in international technology marketing and innovation management.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hillmer, Ute

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Acknowledgements;6
2;Index;7
3;List of Abbreviations;12
4;List of Figures;13
5;List of Tables;15
6;Part I: Foundation;16
6.1;1. Abstract;16
6.2;2. Introduction;18
6.2.1;2.1 The nature of the problem;18
6.2.2;2.2 Research objectives;19
6.2.3;2.3 Scope;19
6.2.4;2.4 Contribution to knowledge;20
6.2.5;2.5 Methodology;21
6.2.6;2.6 Study layout;22
6.3;3. Existing Theories Considering Technology Adoption;24
6.3.1;3.1 Introduction;24
6.3.2;3.2 Existing technology adoption models;25
6.3.3;3.3 Discussion of existing models;42
6.3.4;Comparison of Factors Used;43
7;Part II: Methodology 4. Methodology;44
7.1;4. Methodology;44
7.1.1;4.1 Introduction and chapter overview;44
7.1.2;4.2 Discussing this methodologies atypical approach;45
7.1.3;4.3 Emerging philosophy and research perspective for this interdisciplinary management research;46
7.1.4;4.4 Research methodology for this management research;49
7.1.5;4.5 Research outline;55
7.1.6;4.6 Confirmation of research results;63
7.1.7;4.7 Reflecting on chosen methodology and methods;64
8;Part III: Literature Review as Frame Analysis 5. Individual Perspective;66
8.1;5. Individual Perspective;66
8.1.1;5.1 Introduction and chapter overview;66
8.1.2;5.2 Understanding the origin of behaviour;67
8.1.3;5.3 An individual’s meaning system;73
8.1.4;5.4 The concept of self and identity;74
8.1.5;5.5 The perspective of symbolic interactionism;81
8.1.6;5.6 Identities: self-concepts in recurrent situations;86
8.1.7;5.7 A functional model of a self-system;97
8.1.8;5.8 Conceptualisation of an individual’s meaning system;101
8.2;6. Societal Perspective;103
8.2.1;6.1 Introduction and chapter overview;103
8.2.2;6.2 Why do social structures evolve and change;103
8.2.3;6.3 Social realities: an assessment of the self and technology through the centuries;105
8.2.4;6.4 Considerations and reflection on the relationship between society and technology;114
8.2.5;6.5 Information technologies changing inertia on society in the 20/ 21st century;115
8.2.6;Group-based vs. Network-based Societies;130
8.3;7. Organisational Perspective;132
8.3.1;7.1 Introduction and chapter overview;132
8.3.2;7.2 Organisational cultures;132
8.3.3;7.3 Groups within organisations;139
8.3.4;7.4 Career Anchors: Individual interests within Organisations;147
8.3.5;7.5 Discussion and consideration of the organisational perspective;150
8.4;8. A Merged Perspective;151
8.4.1;8.1 Introduction;151
8.4.2;8.2 New consciousness of a merged perspective;151
8.4.3;8.3 Final considerations concerning the research problem;153
9;Part IV: Findings;155
9.1;9. Emerging Data and Data Analysis;155
9.1.1;9.1 Introduction;155
9.1.2;9.2 Data development processes;155
9.1.3;9.3 The emergent coding and theoretical sampling;158
9.1.4;9.4 Visual interpretation aid for various technology acceptance behaviour;160
9.1.5;9.5 Early technology adoption and technology rejection;162
9.1.6;9.6 Central role-Identities vs. group-identities;163
9.1.7;9.7 Self-concepts concerning learning and influence;172
9.1.8;9.8 Emerging identity content;176
9.1.9;9.9 The role of age in technology adoption;186
9.1.10;9.10 Mechatronics;187
9.2;10. Discussion and Implications;189
9.2.1;10.1 Introduction;189
9.2.2;10.2 Discussion of early acceptance vs. technology rejection;189
9.2.3;10.3 Discussion of central role- vs. group-identities;190
9.2.4;10.4 Discussion of self-concepts of influence on the situation;194
9.2.5;10.5 Discussion of identity content;195
9.2.6;10.6 Age as a cause for identity conflicts;200
9.2.7;10.7 Discussion of mechatronics disciplines;202
9.2.8;10.8 Limitations and potential areas for future research;204
9.2.9;10.9 Implications relating to theory;207
9.2.10;10.10 Implications relating to practise;209
10;11. Conclusions;213
11;References;217
12;Appendix;233
12.1;A1. Determination of Meanings;233
12.2;A2. Interview Guide;240
12.3;A3. Questionnaire;244
12.4;A4. Bibliography;255

Foundation.- Abstract.- Existing Theories Considering Technology Adoption.- Methodology.- Methodology.- Literature Review As Frame Analysis.- Individual Perspective.- Societal Perspective.- Organisational Perspective.- A Merged Perspective.- Findings.- Emerging Data and Data Analysis.- Discussion and Implications.- Conclusions.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Ute Hillmer is senior consultant and owner of Better Reality Marketing. She consults, coaches and teaches in international technology marketing and innovation management.