Factors affecting ICT diffusion

Abstract

PurposeTo address the critical issue of how best to adopt and diffuse information and communication technology (ICT) into organisations.Design/methodology/approachDuring April and May 2002, a survey of ICT diffusion of ICT users from three construction organisations was conducted.FindingsResults from an earlier phase of this study indicated that 11 factors influence ICT diffusion. The aim of this paper is to report on phase 2 study results within three construction organisations based on the 11 factors found to influence ICT diffusion. Semi‐structured interviews were undertaken with five to six ICT users and an implementer for each of the case study companies.Originality/valueThree factors were found to have a weak influence on ICT diffusion, while eight have a strong influence. These influencing factors may be grouped into four interrelated categories: management, individual, technology, and work environment. Their inter‐relationship should be coherently and comprehensively addressed.