The adoption of free open source software at the University of São Paulo

Authors

  • Leila Lage Humes Universidade de São Paulo; Coordenadoria de Tecnologia da Informação
  • Nicolau Reinhard Fundação Instituto de Administração; Programa de Informática

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-21072006000300001

Keywords:

open source software, innovation adoption, communities of practice

Abstract

The paper uses individual and organizational innovation adoption perspectives to analyze the factors that affected the adoption of Free Open Source Software by IT professionals from the University of São Paulo. Concepts from the Theory of Planned Behavior (AJZEN, 1991) and Hospitality Theory (CIBORRA, 1997) were useful for understanding and guiding managerial action that facilitated adoption of the technology. Training programs, technical support service and communities of practice, created by the University according to the Theories' precepts, contributed to the success of the process.

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Published

2006-09-01

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 3 (2006)

Section

Information Technology

How to Cite

The adoption of free open source software at the University of São Paulo. (2006). Revista De Administração, 41(3), 221-231. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-21072006000300001