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== Headline text ==
Diffusion of Innovations
Diffusion of Innovations
Everett M. Rogers
Everett M. Rogers
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Rogers, E.(2003). ''Diffusion of Innovations'', 5th Edition. New York: Free Press.
Rogers, E.(2003). ''Diffusion of Innovations'', 5th Edition. New York: Free Press.


'''Introduction'''  
 
== '''Introduction''' ==


Rogers suggest that innovation to diffuse to members of a social system over time through certain channels.  There are four key elements when diffusing a new idea:
Rogers suggest that innovation to diffuse to members of a social system over time through certain channels.  There are four key elements when diffusing a new idea:
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2. How is it communicated<br>
2. How is it communicated<br>
3. The idea is transmitted over time<br>
3. The idea is transmitted over time<br>
4. The idea is diffused to members of a social system<br><br><br>
4. The idea is diffused to members of a social system<br><br>


Rogers outlines five stages for the diffusion of innovation:<br>
Rogers outlines five stages for the diffusion of innovation:<br>
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'''The Innovation'''
 
== '''The Innovation''' ==
 
*Chapter 4
*Chapter 4
*Chapter 6
*Chapter 6
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'''Communication Channels'''
 
== '''Communication Channels''' ==
 
*Chapter 5
*Chapter 5
*Chapter 8
*Chapter 8




'''Time'''
 
== '''Time''' ==
 
*Chapter 5
*Chapter 5
*Chapter 6
*Chapter 6

Revision as of 13:41, 20 June 2007

Headline text

Diffusion of Innovations Everett M. Rogers

Rogers, E.(2003). Diffusion of Innovations, 5th Edition. New York: Free Press.


Introduction

Rogers suggest that innovation to diffuse to members of a social system over time through certain channels. There are four key elements when diffusing a new idea:

1. What is the innovation
2. How is it communicated
3. The idea is transmitted over time
4. The idea is diffused to members of a social system

Rogers outlines five stages for the diffusion of innovation:
1. Knowledge
2. Persuasion
3. Decision
4. Implementation
5. Confirmation

The Innovation

  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 10


Communication Channels

  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 8


Time

  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7


The Social System

  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10


Summary


More to come.