Establishing high-tech industry: The Tunisian ICT experience

Harbi, Sana El; Amamou, Mariam; Anderson, Alistair R.

doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2008.11.001

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“…There is a gap between the developed and developing countries in terms of research in the information technology (IT) sector (Harbi et al, 2009). This gap is influencing the adoption of e-commerce by SEMs in developing countries.…”

Section: E-commerce Adoption In Smes In Developing Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A practical model for e-commerce adoption in Iran

Hajli

Sims

Shanmugam

2014

Journal of Enterprise Information Management

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Purpose -Developing countries are still challenged by infrastructural and cultural issues related to the adoption of e-commerce although with the emergence of social commerce, a new stream has been introduced. Iran is a developing country, in which the adoption of e-commerce by small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is challenged by such barriers; it is now applying models for the adoption of new technologies by SMEs. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach -This research attempts to develop a model, based on existing models of e-commerce, which can be applied in Iranian conditions. The study uses data gathered by a survey, together with existing models in this area, in order to propose a new model, which has been empirically tested. Findings -The results of this research demonstrate that e-commerce barriers in Iran are related to a lack of awareness of the benefits of e-commerce adoption, as well as organisational issues related to its application. The paper also discusses the results and implications of this research, which can be applied to other developing countries. The paper also gives a better picture of Iranian market. Finally the paper discusses possible future directions of this research, as well as its limitations. Originality/value -This study contributes to the theoretical basis of IS and e-commerce adoption studies by proposing and testing a pre-adoption model for e-commerce. The adoption of e-commerce in SMEs in Iran has not been substantially investigated. This is despite the fact that SMEs play an important role in all economies. The results demonstrate a significant relationship between organisational readiness and the adoption of e-commerce. It also shows that there is a positive relationship between awareness of e-commerce and its adoption.

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Section: E-commerce Adoption In Smes In Developing Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A practical model for e-commerce adoption in Iran

Hajli

Sims

Shanmugam

2014

Journal of Enterprise Information Management

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“…Carree and Thurik's (2003) extensive surveys of the literature on the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth find that entrepreneurship contributes to economic performance by introducing innovations, creating change, creating competition and enhancing rivalry. Harbi et al (2009) explain that Schumpeter's argument is that technologically intensive industries bring about innovations that carry a premium of higher entrepreneurial rents (Schumpeter, 1911). Schumpeter's ideas mean that innovation is more than merely inventing; entrepreneurship is the successful application of innovation (Roberts, 1991).…”

Section: The University's Role In Developing Chinese Entrepreneurshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

The university's role in developing Chinese entrepreneurship

Anderson

2011

Journal of Ent Emerg

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to review the existing literature and conceptual developments to explore how and why universities should teach entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach -This is a theoretical paper which draws on the rich seam of existing literature to develop theory about enterprise education purpose and pedagogy. Findings -Universities are uniquely able to provide the right sort of education that will produce "better" entrepreneurs. In turn, these better entrepreneurs are better enabled to produce and successfully implement the innovation that drives economic growth. Practical implications -These are twofold. The paper raises awareness of the importance of the university's role for developing the right sort of entrepreneurship. It also highlights important pedagogic points that will realise the full potential of a university entrepreneurial education. Originality/value -The paper largely synthesises existing work, but conceptualises and presents the material in a new way.

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“…The opportunity to be part of a global chain is tempered by an increased need to remain competitive, especially in the context of the hyper-competitive international clothing and textile industry (Morris, Barnes and Esselaar, 2008). Tunisia's original advantages of lower labour costs and geographic and cultural proximity to Europe (Harbi, Amamou and Anderson, 2009) were threatened by the Asian grab (Gereffi, 1999) of nearly 50% of the global textile and clothing market (Villoria, 2009) and contextualized in the less valuable role of downstream processing as a subcontractor. Furthermore, cost competitiveness is argued (Mytelka 1991) to be becoming less important because of a transformation towards becoming a 'knowledge-intensive' industry.…”

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confidence: 99%