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| Author: | Dimnik, T. Johnston, D. |
| Title: | Manufacturing managers and the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology |
| Journal: | Omega
1993 : MAR, VOL. 21, p. 155-162 |
| Index terms: | IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The theory of reasoned action is used to explain why manufacturing managers champion the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT). Championing includes familiarization behaviours, such as experimenting with new technologies, and promotion behaviours, such as convincing others of the benefits of new technologies. The theory of reasoned action suggests that championing behaviours of manufacturing managers are determined by their personal beliefs about the outcomes of the adoption of AMT and their beliefs about the attitudes of superiors, peers and subordinates towards AMT. |
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