... with retailers from Nigeria, suppliers from China, informal exchangers, crypto brokers and mediators. We analysed themes using an approach sensitised by actor–network theory (ANT) constructs. Our methodological approach focuses on ANT’s relational dynamics to examine how human and non-human actors enable...

... of technologies for service provision is studied as e-government under labels of channel management, e-service uptake or adoption. In contrast, by using actor–network theory (ANT), the purpose of this paper is to focus on the marketing devices that are used to enroll citizens to choose technologies in a context...

... IT implementation initiatives and organizational intelligence. Furthermore, the authors argue that while IS literature has separately developed related theories (actor-network theory, competitive intelligence), the authors conceptualize a whole theoretic system interrelating the two above-stated theories...

... countries Diffusion theory Actor-network theory Cambodia is a small Southeast Asian country with a population of approximately 13 million people. Cambodia’s telecommunications infrastructure is extremely poor; coverage is only available in the main cities and provincial towns. With a combined fixed...

... understanding of user attitudes and perceptions about health ISs is critical for successful introduction into the workplace. This paper reports on a design science research methodology (DSRM) that integrated actor-network theory (ANT) to investigate nurses’ attitudes to, perceptions of, and reactions...

... and suggesting future research areas. Actor-network theory Resistance to change Implementation Theory building Social constructivism Modifiable off-the-shelf software (MOTS) is standalone application software that is pre-built, and sold, licensed, leased, borrowed, or given away free...

... interviewees. The paper draws on Science and Technology Studies, and in particular actor-network theory. Findings Promoting the idea of “best practice” is not just an exercise about determining what “best” is but rather supposes that best is something that can travel across sites and be replicated...

.... The adoption and use of computers in education was very much a socio-technical process with influence from people, organisations, processes and technologies: of a variety of human and non-human actors. Design/methodology/approach – This paper makes use of actor-network theory to analyse these events...

...Emile Silvis; Patricia M. Alexander Purpose – Actor-network theory (ANT) is considered to be both a theoretical position and a methodology. ANT has been the centre of vigorous debates regarding its ontological viewpoint but has also been found to have some drawbacks as a methodology. The purpose...

... actor-network theory (ANT). Design/methodology/approach – This study employs a qualitative approach to investigate how services SMEs are constantly engaging in ICT adoption for improving business performance. Two rounds of interviews were conducted with 26 interviewees. Data collected from...