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The Impact of Attitudes and Experience on Small Business Computer Use

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  • Gary S. Nickell
  • Paul C. Seado

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This study investigates the attitudes of small business owners/managers toward computers and how computers are used in small businesses. A survey of 236 firms revealed that a majority of the respondents are currently using computers. In general, owners/managers have a positive attitude toward computers. Respondents who have taken a computer class, own a microcomputer, or whose businesses are using computers have a more positive attitude toward computers. The most frequent business computer applications were accounting, mailing lists, and storing information. The most frequently reported personal applications were word processing, accounting, and budgeting. Implications for further computerization of small businesses are discussed.

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  • Gary S. Nickell & Paul C. Seado, 1986. "The Impact of Attitudes and Experience on Small Business Computer Use," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 10(4), pages 37-48, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:10:y:1986:i:4:p:37-48
    DOI: 10.1177/104225878601000404
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    1. Philip L. Cooley & Daniel T. Walz & Diane B. Walz, 1987. "A Research Agenda for Computers and Small Business," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 11(3), pages 31-42, January.
    2. Thong, J. Y. L. & Yap, C. S., 1995. "CEO characteristics, organizational characteristics and information technology adoption in small businesses," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 23(4), pages 429-442, August.
    3. Albert Kagan & Kinnam Lau & Keith R. Nusgart, 1990. "Information System usage within Small Business Firms," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 14(3), pages 25-38, April.
    4. Tom K. Massey Jr., 1986. "Computers in Small Business: A Case of Under-Utilization," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 11(2), pages 51-60, October.

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