These models have been used to describe a wide variety of phenomena-the organizational life cycle, product life cycle, biological growth, etc. These models assume that predictable patterns (conceptualized in terms of stages) exist in the growth of organizations (Smith, Mitchell, & Summer, 1985), the sales levels of products, and the growth of living organisms... displayed 300 characters
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These stages are (1) sequential in nature, (2) occur as a hierarchical progression that is not easily reversed, and (3) involve a broad range of organizational activities and structures (Lavoie & Culbert, 1978).
Stage 1 – Initiation
The first cautious use of a new technology.
• low expenditures for data processing... displayed 300 characters
