SMEs in developing countries need support to address the challenges of adopting e-commerce technologies (Pucihar, Andreja)

Mahesha Kapurubandara, Robyn Lawson, M. Lynne Markus, J. Felix Hame, Joze Gricar, Andreja Pucihar, Gregor Lenart

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Although research indicates e-commerce offers viable and practical solutions for organizations to meet challenges of a predominantly changing environment, the few available studies related to SMEs in developing countries reveal a delay or failure of SMEs in adopting ICT and e-commerce technologies. The various factors identified as causes for the reticence can be broadly classified as Internal Barriers and External Barriers. This paper presents a model for barriers to adoption of ICT and e-commerce based on the results of an exploratory pilot study and survey. It identifies support for SMEs in Sri Lanka at different distinct levels of sophistication in SMEs with regard to ICT and e-commerce. It also determines a strong need for necessary support and discusses the availability of the support. Finally it proposes an initial framework to eTransorm SMEs.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication20th Bled eConference : eMergence: Merging and Emerging Technologies, Processes, and Institutions : Conference Proceedings
    PublisherUniversity of Maribor
    Number of pages1
    ISBN (Print)9789612322045
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventBled eConference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2007 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceBled eConference
    Period1/01/07 → …

    Keywords

    • small business
    • developing countries
    • Sri Lanka
    • electronic commerce
    • information technology

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