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Cloud Computing Services: Theoretical Foundations of Ethical and Entrepreneurial Adoption Behaviour

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  • Vanessa Ratten

    (Deakin University, Australia)

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Cloud computing is an emerging service technology that has ethical and entrepreneurial implications. Due to technological innovations increasing the attention placed on cloud computing services, more people are focusing on the security and privacy issues determined by ethical guidelines and how the technology is evolving as an entrepreneurial service innovation. This paper presents a theoretical perspective on how a person adopts cloud computing. The literature on technology innovation and adoption behaviour is examined with a focus on social cognitive theory. A theoretical framework is then presented, which indicates a number of propositions to describe the intention of a person to adopt cloud computing services. The role of technology marketing capability, sustained learning and outcome expectancy are included in helping to understand the role of cloud computing applications. Suggestions for future research and practical implications are stated.

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  • Vanessa Ratten, 2012. "Cloud Computing Services: Theoretical Foundations of Ethical and Entrepreneurial Adoption Behaviour," International Journal of Cloud Applications and Computing (IJCAC), IGI Global, vol. 2(2), pages 48-58, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcac00:v:2:y:2012:i:2:p:48-58
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