Ans: “Diffusion is the process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels overtime among the members of a social system.”
Element of Diffusion: elements of diffusion are four
1. Innovation
2.Communication Channel
3. Time or overtime
4. Social System
(a)
Innovation: it is Idea, practice, object that is perceived as
new by an individual or other unit of adoption.
(b)
Communication Channels: Correct
communication channels used during the process of diffusion, oriented towards
behaviour and preferences of the target category of adopters.
(c)
Time: Time
is involved in innovation decision process
(d)
Social System: it is set of interrelated units that are
engaged in joint problem solving to
accomplish a common goal.
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