Overall my dissertation work tries to capture a holistic view of the various complex interactions that occur in technology development, implementation, adoption and diffusion, in the context of three industries by examining issues that arise due to regulation of technology. Essay 1 focuses on the social media industry, which is in the early stage of the industrial life cycle, and is the foci of government attention for its ill effect on society. Results from the study (N= 647 employed adults in the US) supported hypotheses related to the antecedents and outcomes of platform utilization in the context of the three regulation dimensions. Essay 2 focuses on the automotive industry, which is in the growth stage of the industrial life cycle. Here the focus is on electric vehicles (EV) transitioning from the niches to the main market. Results from the longitudinal study (N = 429) support the moderating role of political activism on innovation capability of manufacturers and presence of ancillary services in the diffusion of different types of electric vehicles in the US market. Essay 3 focuses on the US healthcare industry, reflecting mature stage of industrial life cycle, yet also characterized with high cost and fragmentation of service. The results supported a causal relationship and further indicate that the relationship between resources and capabilities is quadratic when evaluated in presence of regulatory challenges. In conclusion, results of three essays indicate that the effect of regulatory forces on an industry are complex and affected by multi-level interactions. Hence, taking a holistic view in understanding the impact of regulation on the utilization, implementation and eventual diffusion of technology is essential. Additionally, insights are gained by considering these impacts within the nuances of industry life cycle, evolving technology and differing regulations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1987004 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Bhawal, Shalini |
| Contributors | Salimath, Manjula, Pavur, Robert, Cooper, Danielle |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Bhawal, Shalini, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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