One Introductory Papers. - 1 Research directions on diffusion and adoption of information technology. - 2 The challenge of information technology transfer and diffusion. - Two Research Papers. - 3 Adoption and implementation of IT: an evaluation of the applicability of Western strategic models to Chinese firms. - 4 A prototype knowledge-based tool for software engineering adoption and implementation. - 5 The organisational politics of meetings and their technology two case studies of video supported communication. - 6 Comparison and analysis of diffusion models. - 7 Information technology transfer and implementation: the introduction of an electronic mail system in a public service organization. - 8 On the diffusion of software technologies: technological frameworks and adoption profiles. - 9 Implementation planning for information systems: promoting the transition with a communication strategy. - 10 Integrating diffusion of innovations and theory of reasoned action models to predict utilization of information technology by end-users. - 11 Interorganizational networks and the diffusion process: the case of networks not working. - 12 Information technology adoption by small business: an empirical study. - 13 Learning at work. - 14 Information technology and organizational change: the role of context in moderating change enabled by technology. - Index of contributors. - Keyword index. Language: English