| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553878 | Decision Support Systems | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Open innovation models suggest that an organization's end users can be a potentially beneficial source for new ideas and innovations. However, incorporating end users raises some interesting challenges regarding how to balance the decision making power between a firm and the user community. Using Diffusion of Innovation Theory, we propose hypotheses based on the perceived attributes of end user ideas and end user promotion efforts. Our findings suggest that the decision to adopt a user innovation was based on the ability of the firm to understand the technical requirements and respond to community concerns regarding the innovation.
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Authors
Paul M. Di Gangi, Molly Wasko,