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The purpose of this study was to analyse the perception of innovation of those involved in the collective adoption of technological innovation within manufacturing companies. It attempted to implement the `differential perception of innovation' notion and examined the group adoption of innovation.

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Variables Innovation characteristics (e.g. initial cost); respondent characteristics: management level, occupational role, educational level, age, professional membership, involvement in adoption, organisational size.

No sampling (total universe)

Face-to-face interview