Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Practice Test

Which stage is NOT part of Rogers' Stages of Innovation?

1. Clarifying

2. Matching

3. Implementing

4. Routinizing

The correct answer is: Implementing

Rogers' Stages of Innovation focus on the process through which individuals or organizations adopt new ideas or practices. The stages typically include awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, and adoption. Each of these stages emphasizes distinct actions and considerations in the innovation adoption process. The stage identified as "Implementing" does not align with Rogers' framework, as it suggests a focus on execution rather than on the evaluative or adoption phases of innovation. In Rogers' model, the actions taken after deciding to adopt an innovation would be covered under different terms like "adoption" or "integration" rather than explicitly being termed "implementing." On the other hand, the terms "Clarifying," "Matching," and "Routinizing" imply supportive actions or phases that might relate more closely to the overall understanding and integration of an innovation within a system. "Routinizing," for example, indicates the process of ingraining the innovation into everyday practice, while "Matching" and "Clarifying" highlight the consideration of how the innovation aligns with existing processes and the clear understanding individuals need to adopt the change effectively. Thus, recognizing the terminology specific to Rogers' Stages of Innovation helps differentiate between essential phases of innovation adoption and terms that may suggest different