Review of Technology Adoption Models and Theories at Organizational Level

There is no doubt that innovative technologies have evolved tremendously in the past few decades, notably, in the computing discipline. Organizations adopt technology innovations to create competitive advantage as well as to sustain their competitive position. There is consensus that technology has significant effects on the productivity of organizations. These effects will only be realized if, and when, technology is widely spread and used. It is essential to understand the determinants of technology adoption. Consequently, it is necessary to know the theoretical models. There are numerous reviews in the literature about the comparison of technology adoption models at the individual level, and to the best of our knowledge there are fewer at the organizational level. This review will fill this gap. This paper reviews two prominent technology adoption models relevant to information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) studies implemented at organizational level. The study could assist analyze the adoption of new technologies. It can also be used by researchers who wish to endeavor in the adoption of new technologies.