| Author: | Schlosser, F. K. |
| Title: | So, how do people really use their handheld devices? An interactive study of wireless technology |
| Journal: | Journal of Organizational Behavior
2002 : JUN, VOL. 23, p. 401-424 |
| Index terms: | EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEE SURVEYS ANALYTICAL REVIEW TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Using a symbolic interactionist methodology, the diverse meanings assigned by employees to wireless handheld technology are investigated Interviews were conducted with 11 individuals representing three organizations in the public and private sector enhancing the authors' understanding of technology use within an organizational context. Wireless technology practices are examined as they relate to aspects of self identity that is the imaged self, the relational self, the integrated self and the isola self. Individuals were able to fit the technology into their work and personal roles, and at the same time, adjusted these roles to fit new expectations arising from the technology. |
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