Abstract
Technology affordance theory has been repeatedly mentioned as a viable lens to study implications of digital technologies for innovation processes and practices. In this research article, we highlight one of the challenges of applying technology affordance theory in its current form to digital innovation research. We address the relationships between individuals and organization within innovation ecosystems. Based on insights generated from the extant literature on technology affordances as well as on digital innovation, we seek to explore the challenges of studying digital innovation through the lens of technology affordance theory. Our research integrates and expands existing theoretical perspectives on affordances to better address the needs of research on complex, emergent socio-technical phenomena such as digital innovation.
Recommended Citation
Chan, Yolande; Ahuja, Suchit; Boroomand, Farzam; and Sadreddin, Arman, "Technology Affordances in Digital Innovation Research: Quo Vadis?" (2019). AMCIS 2019 Proceedings. 15.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2019/strategic_uses_it/strategic_uses_it/15
Technology Affordances in Digital Innovation Research: Quo Vadis?
Technology affordance theory has been repeatedly mentioned as a viable lens to study implications of digital technologies for innovation processes and practices. In this research article, we highlight one of the challenges of applying technology affordance theory in its current form to digital innovation research. We address the relationships between individuals and organization within innovation ecosystems. Based on insights generated from the extant literature on technology affordances as well as on digital innovation, we seek to explore the challenges of studying digital innovation through the lens of technology affordance theory. Our research integrates and expands existing theoretical perspectives on affordances to better address the needs of research on complex, emergent socio-technical phenomena such as digital innovation.