Exploring determinants influencing artificial intelligence adoption, reference to diffusion of innovation theory

IF 10.1 1区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL ISSUES

Technology in Society Pub Date : 2024-11-05 DOI:10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102750

Priyadarsini Patnaik , Mahmoud Bakkar

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Abstract

An organization's ability to accept innovation heavily depends on its leadership caliber. Although leadership is known to affect all three stages of adoption (initiation, adoption, and routinization), literature has yet to examine the specific leadership components that contribute to each of these phases. Drawing from existing literature on transformational leadership and AI adoption, this article examines how transformational leadership can facilitate the successful implementation of AI technologies. This paper explores the intersection of transformational leadership and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption within organizations. This study used data from 250 companies to develop and evaluate a framework combining the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory with transformational leadership (TL). The results were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques. The study examined the determinants influencing the adoption of AI as a new technology. This study found TL is a crucial driver of adoption, whereas elements like vision and intellectual stimulation are essential for the Intention to adopt. Also, this research indicates that adopting a significant innovation like AI is intricately linked to leaders' vision and ability to respect and recognize the feelings and needs of others (both indicators of offering individual assistance). Additionally, practical implications and recommendations for leaders are provided to navigate the complex landscape of AI adoption.

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参考创新扩散理论，探索影响人工智能应用的决定因素

一个组织接受创新的能力在很大程度上取决于其领导能力。尽管众所周知，领导力会影响采用的所有三个阶段（启动、采用和常规化），但文献尚未研究促进这些阶段的具体领导力要素。本文借鉴了有关变革型领导力和人工智能采用的现有文献，探讨了变革型领导力如何促进人工智能技术的成功实施。本文探讨了组织内变革型领导力与人工智能（AI）应用的交叉点。本研究利用来自 250 家公司的数据，开发并评估了一个将创新扩散（DOI）理论与变革型领导力（TL）相结合的框架。研究结果采用结构方程建模（SEM）技术进行分析。研究探讨了影响采用人工智能这一新技术的决定因素。研究发现，TL 是采用人工智能的关键驱动因素，而愿景和智力激励等要素对采用人工智能的意向至关重要。此外，这项研究还表明，采用人工智能这样的重大创新与领导者的愿景以及尊重和认识他人感受和需求的能力（两者都是提供个人帮助的指标）密切相关。此外，研究还为领导者提供了实际意义和建议，以便他们在采用人工智能的复杂环境中游刃有余。

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Technology in Society Multiple-

CiteScore

17.90

自引率

14.10%

发文量

316

审稿时长

60 days

期刊介绍： Technology in Society is a global journal dedicated to fostering discourse at the crossroads of technological change and the social, economic, business, and philosophical transformation of our world. The journal aims to provide scholarly contributions that empower decision-makers to thoughtfully and intentionally navigate the decisions shaping this dynamic landscape. A common thread across these fields is the role of technology in society, influencing economic, political, and cultural dynamics. Scholarly work in Technology in Society delves into the social forces shaping technological decisions and the societal choices regarding technology use. This encompasses scholarly and theoretical approaches (history and philosophy of science and technology, technology forecasting, economic growth, and policy, ethics), applied approaches (business innovation, technology management, legal and engineering), and developmental perspectives (technology transfer, technology assessment, and economic development). Detailed information about the journal's aims and scope on specific topics can be found in Technology in Society Briefings, accessible via our Special Issues and Article Collections.