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Overcoming resistance to new technology: employee buy-in is crucial for successful information system implementation.(Cover Story)
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Behavioral Health Management
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January 1, 2004
- Author:
- Dewan, Naakesh A.; Lorenzi, Nancy M.; Zheng, Shaohong
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