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The Dynamics of SME Information Systems

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  • Levy, Margi
  • Powell, Philip
  • Yetton, Philip

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The process by which small firms (SMEs) invest in and gain benefit from information systems (IS) is little understood. This paper analyses two alternative models of IS-based strategic change--the Focus-Dominance model (Levy et al., 2001) and stages of growth models as applied to SMEs. An analysis of the outcomes of IS strategy development undertaken for 43 SMEs maps their IS use over time. The analysis supports the Focus-Dominance model, some parts of the stages of growth model and extends the critique of the latter. Further variances are explained by the entrepreneur/owner's values and experience. One structural variable, namely, the industry sector may also explain the variances. The implications for theory and practice are discussed. Copyright 2002 by Kluwer Academic Publishers

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  • Levy, Margi & Powell, Philip & Yetton, Philip, 2002. "The Dynamics of SME Information Systems," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 19(4), pages 341-354, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:sbusec:v:19:y:2002:i:4:p:341-54
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    1. Naruemon Choochinprakarn, 2016. "Adoption Of Electronic Commerce In Thai Travel Small And Medium Enterprises," International Journal of Business and Management, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, vol. 4(1), pages 1-23, February.
    2. Bayraktar, Erkan & Demirbag, Mehmet & Koh, S.C. Lenny & Tatoglu, Ekrem & Zaim, Halil, 2009. "A causal analysis of the impact of information systems and supply chain management practices on operational performance: Evidence from manufacturing SMEs in Turkey," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 122(1), pages 133-149, November.
    3. Kauremaa, Jouni & Kärkkäinen, Mikko & Ala-Risku, Timo, 2009. "Customer initiated interorganizational information systems: The operational impacts and obstacles for small and medium sized suppliers," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 119(2), pages 228-239, June.
    4. Naruemon Choochinprakarn, 2015. "Strategic Uses of Electronic Commerce for Thai Travel Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)," Proceedings of Business and Management Conferences 2303915, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences.

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