Technology in a Globalizing World

Technology Acceptance and Adoption: Challenges and Opportunities explores how individuals, organizations, and societies embrace or resist emerging technologies in an increasingly digital world. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of major technology acceptance models, adoption frameworks, and the psychological, social, and organizational factors influencing technological uptake. It highlights the challenges that impede technology adoption, such as ethical concerns, resistance to change, and digital skill gaps, while also showcasing opportunities created by innovation, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. Through an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume bridges theory and practice, offering valuable insights for researchers, business leaders, and policymakers seeking to understand the dynamics of technological change. By addressing both enablers and barriers, it contributes to a deeper understanding of how technology can be effectively integrated to enhance productivity, sustainability, and human development in the modern digital era.