Estimation Models for the adoption and use of information technology: internet-related technologies at firm level in the Portuguese and European context

Martins, Maria do Rosário Fraga de OliveiraOliveira, Tiago André Gonçalves Félix de2012-01-132012-01-132011-01-13http://hdl.handle.net/10362/6735Doutoramento em Gestão da Informação, especialização em Tecnologias de InformaçãoNowadays it is consensual that information technology (IT) has a significant effect in the productivity of firms. However, this contribution can only be accomplishe if, and when, the new IT are widely spread and used. Understanding the determinants of adoption and use is a fundamental question, not only for economists, but also for society in general.(...)engInformation technologyIT adoptionTechnology-organization-environment (TOE)InternetWebsiteE-commerceE-businessB2B e-commercePositivismEuropePortugalEstimation Models for the adoption and use of information technology: internet-related technologies at firm level in the Portuguese and European contextdoctoral thesis101270950