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Copyright Milton de Abreu Campanario 2014

Abstract

Technology Acceptance Models are usually focused on the end user. However, recent clashes between

similar technologies such as Blu-ray and HD-DVD suggest that the diffusion of innovation do not rely

only on the end user, but also on the rise of a dominant platform capable of attracting complementors.

This paper investigates new technology adoption in platform-mediated markets, identifying the factors

that influence the diffusion of innovation. To do so, the study analyzed the impact of the digital

textbook over the Brazilian publishing industry. Between April and December of 2012, in-depth

interviews were conducted with Brazilian publishers. Results suggest that, besides students, there are

many players influencing digital textbook adoption in Brazil. Publishers and teachers are reluctant

about this new technology, while the Government, Digital Platforms and Teaching Systems are

currently the main supporters of innovation. The study explores the motivation of each of these

players, suggesting that the diffusion of innovation in platform-mediated markets must be analyzed

from a systemic point-of-view, beyond traditional models.

Details

Title
ADOÇÃO DE INOVAÇÕES EM MERCADOS EM REDE: UMA ANÁLISE DA INTRODUÇÃO DO LIVRO DIDÁTICO DIGITAL NO BRASIL
Author
de Souza Rodrigues, Marco Aurelio; Pires de Souza Chimenti, Paula Castro; Nogueira, Roberto Ramos
Pages
159-192
Publication year
2014
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
18092039
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Portuguese
ProQuest document ID
1650710920
Copyright
Copyright Milton de Abreu Campanario 2014