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Computers in Small Business: A Case of Under-Utilization

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  • Tom K. Massey Jr.

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This article Identifies revenue-oriented computer activities and offers a taxonomy of computer applications in small business. It suggests that a three-dimensional matrix can be constructed to guide small business planners in fully utilizing existing (proposed) computer resources and guide future research efforts in this field.

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  • 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.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:11:y:1986:i:2:p:51-60
    DOI: 10.1177/104225878601100205
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    1. Thong, James Y. L., 2001. "Resource constraints and information systems implementation in Singaporean small businesses," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 29(2), pages 143-156, April.

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