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Factors Affecting the Development of Absorptive Capacity in the Adoption of Open Source Software

Factors Affecting the Development of Absorptive Capacity in the Adoption of Open Source Software
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Author(s): Kris Ven (University of Antwerp, Belgium)and Peter De Bruyn (University of Antwerp, Belgium)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 22
Source title: Open Source Software Dynamics, Processes, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Stefan Koch (Bogazici University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2937-0.ch002

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Abstract

Previous research has shown that the knowledge that is available to an organization is an important factor influencing the adoption of open source software (OSS). Hence, it is important that organizations develop their absorptive capacity in order to successfully adopt OSS. Absorptive capacity refers to the ability of an organization to acquire, assimilate, and exploit new knowledge. However, no study has specifically investigated how organizations can develop their absorptive capacity by acquiring knowledge about OSS. This paper addresses this gap in research by investigating the organizational knowledge assimilation process within the context of the adoption of OSS. Based on a case study conducted at the Flemish government, a framework that is grounded in literature and that illustrates which contextual factors influence the development of absorptive capacity in the context of the adoption of OSS was developed.

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