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Theoretical framework for Innovation Theory.

* Diffusion of Innovation Theory, use (Richardson, 2009), (Agarwal & Prasad, 1997) and Rogers (2003)

*The definition of Innovation Theory and components, use Rogers (2003):

Rogers (2003) defines diffusion of innovation as the process in which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system (p. 5). Based on Rogerss definition, four essential components have been identified explain it in detail.
The first component is the innovation, which is defined as an idea, practice, or object that is perceived as new by individuals or other units of adoption
The second component is the communication
The third component is the time involved in diffusion
The last component is the social system.
(explain it in detail).
*Innovation-Decision Process
Rogers (2003) proposed a comprehensive theoretical framework for the innovationdecision process. The theoretical framework consists of five stages an individual goes through: 1) gaining adequate knowledge of an innovation, 2) developing an attitude, 3) drawing a conclusion to adopt or reject, 4) application of the innovation, and 5) conformation of the decision.
(explain it in detail).

*Perceived Characteristics of the Innovation, This section will explain the role of the five perceived characteristics of innovations corresponding to the persuasion stage of the innovation-decision process.
(explain it in detail).
* Relevance of diffusion of innovation theory to ICT research. Use (Minishi-Majanja, & Kiplang’at, 2005).

ReferenceS
Rogers, E.M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.

Richardson, J. (2009). Diffusion of technology adoption in Cambodia: The test of a theory.
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and
Communication Technology, 5(3), H1

Agarwal, R., & Prasad, J. (1997). The role of innovation characteristics and perceived
voluntariness in the acceptance of information technologies. Decision Sciences, 28(3),
557-582.

Minishi-Majanja, M. K., & Kiplang’at, J. (2005). The diffusion of innovations theory as a theoretical framework in library and information science research. South African journal of libraries and information science, 71(3), 211-224.