Barriers to Adopting Reverse Engineering

Abstract

This chapter presents a study of the barriers to adopting reverse engineering technology. Previous literature suggests that various factors play a role in adopting technology; however, there is little research into the factors affecting the adoption of RE technology in particular. This chapter investigates the forms of barriers that affect the adoption of RE technology in manufacturing firms. A three-phase factor analysis approach (FAA) is used to investigate these “critical” factors.