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Exploring artificial intelligence adoption in public organizations

A comparative case study

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ID21723622
AuthorsOliver Neumann (0000-0002-0988-9729, University of Lausanne), Katharina Guirguis (0000-0003-3250-007X, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, corresponding author), Reto Steiner (0000-0003-0260-3094, Zurich University of Applied Sciences)
Year2024
Volume26
Issue1
Pages114-141
Publication date2024-01-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Management Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-9037 • E-ISSN: 1471-9045
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14719037.2022.2048685
OpenAlexW4220889533
LanguageEN
Citations received80
References cited91

Despite the enormous potential of artificial intelligence (AI), many public organizations struggle to adopt this technology. Simultaneously, empirical research on what determines successful AI adoption in public settings remains scarce. Using the technology organization environment (TOE) framework, we address this gap with a comparative case study of eight Swiss public organizations. Our findings suggest that the importance of technological and organizational factors varies depending on the organization’s stage in the adoption process, whereas environmental factors are generally less critical. Accordingly, this study advances our theoretical understanding of the specificities of AI adoption in public organizations throughout the different adoption stages

Business · Knowledge management · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Big Data and Business Intelligence · Computer Science · E-Government and Public Services · Ethics and Social Impacts of AI · Psychology

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