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The Technology–Organization–Environment Framework

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This chapter describes the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework. It begins by presenting a description of the TOE framework and its constructs. Next, a brief review of studies that have used the TOE framework is provided. In this review, an emphasis is placed on noting the type of innovation that is being adopted in each study. Also, the different ways in which the framework has been adapted for various adoption contexts are highlighted. Finally, directions for future research with the TOE framework are described. In spite of this framework’s stability since its initial development, many avenues for evolution and development appear promising.

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Abbreviations

CRT:

Cathode ray tube

DOI Theory:

Diffusion of innovations theory

EDI:

Electronic data interchange

ERP:

Enterprise resource planning

IOS:

Interorganizational systems

IS:

Information systems

RBV:

Resource-based view

RFID:

Radio-frequency identification

SCM:

Supply chain management

TAM:

Technology acceptance model

TAM2:

Technology acceptance model version 2

TOE:

Technology–organization–environment framework

TPB:

Theory of planned behavior

UTAUT:

Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology

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  1. Department of Management Information Systems, School of Business and Management, American University of Sharjah, 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Baker, J. (2012). The Technology–Organization–Environment Framework. In: Dwivedi, Y., Wade, M., Schneberger, S. (eds) Information Systems Theory. Integrated Series in Information Systems, vol 28. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6108-2_12

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