Exploring Policy-Formulation for SMEs in Cloud Computing: The Case of Turkey

Kuyucu, Asli Deniz Helvacioglu

doi:10.5171/2011.890061

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“…SMEs are widely explored within business and management research (Henry, 2013;Kyriakidou and Maroudas, 2010;McMahon and Stanger, 1995;McGuire, 1976) and are the focus of policy-based studies (Kuyucu, 2011), such as studies of firm age and influence on government policy (Pickernell et al, 2013). SMEs play a significant role in the resurgence and growth of economies (Kirby, 2013;Curran and Storey, 2002) and can lead countries to increased levels of competitiveness (Hotho and Champion, 2011;Dobbs and Hamilton, 2007;Fillis and Wagner, 2005;Man et al, 2002).…”

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The use of strategy tools and frameworks by SMEs in the strategy formation process

Bellamy

Amoo

Mervyn

et al. 2019

IJOA

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the use of tools and techniques of strategy and strategic analysis within small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a part of the strategy formation process. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a qualitative, multiple-case-based investigation with semi-structured interviews and secondary data sources to create a context-rich insight to the area examined. Findings The findings indicate a strong orientation towards operational tools deployment aligned with financial management and resources and process planning, monitoring and control. Strategic perspectives of the respondents indicate an implicit, rather than explicit deployment of strategy tools and unstructured deployment, but general awareness of the resulting component issues. Clearer strategic approaches and strong implementation appear to positively influence success, when measured by growth. Research limitations/implications This study is limited to nine organisations within a UK geographic region, and therefore, larger-scale investigation would be beneficial to extend and confirm the findings in differing contexts. Practical implications With resource scarcity potentially stymying the opportunity for owner-managers to develop more structured approaches to strategic analysis and development, consideration should be given to how owner-managers can further develop their strategic thinking to support enhanced strategic outcomes for their organisations. Furthermore, strategy educationalists may wish to reflect upon the manner in which they prepare delegates for strategic roles, where the SME context may differ radically from corporate experience. Originality/value The methodology for this study differs substantially from previous investigations within the field, which has had relatively few contributions, as it uses in-depth, context-rich qualitative techniques to investigate the micro-processes at play. The conclusions capture new insights and indications and identify areas for further investigation, hence adding to the understanding of a complex and heterogeneous field.

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The use of strategy tools and frameworks by SMEs in the strategy formation process

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Amoo

Mervyn

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IJOA

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Factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing in SME: A systematic review

Alkawsi

Mahmood

Baashar

2015

2015 International Symposium on Mathematical Sciences and Computing Research (iSMSC)

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Cloud in Developing Countries: A Synthesis of the Literature and Future Research Directions

Adam¹,

Alhassan²

2015

JMS

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Research in cloud computing is undergoing rapid growth since its evolution less than a decade ago. This paper contributes to the understanding of this growing research area and by this, considers the potential for cloud computing in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries (DCs). The current state of research is assessed in a review of 95 research articles drawn from journals which are both peer-reviewed and academic. To do this, a framework is developed to categorise and analyse the research according to a socio-technical spectrum, identifying levels of analysis and differentiating research activity according to a lifecycle model that incorporates the requirement, needs and desires, adoption, use and adaptation and impact of SMEs in the cloud. The highlights of research in the area to date is an unbalanced use of quantitative approaches and lack of in depth use of case studies to form the basis of theorising in the area. Some gaps are also identified pointing to the fact that issues concerning the extent of impact of cloud computing in SMEs have been ignored, whilst adoption is widely covered. To support in correcting these disparities in the literature, this paper identifies key research gaps relating to conceptual approaches, methodologies, issues addressed and finally provides pointers for future research directions.

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Exploring Policy-Formulation for SMEs in Cloud Computing: The Case of Turkey

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The use of strategy tools and frameworks by SMEs in the strategy formation process

The use of strategy tools and frameworks by SMEs in the strategy formation process

Factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing in SME: A systematic review

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Cloud in Developing Countries: A Synthesis of the Literature and Future Research Directions

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