Proliferation of computers among Taiwanese SMEs

Yeh, Quey Jen; Chang, Arthur Jung-Ting

doi:10.1504/ijeim.2007.012173

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“…Size has been found to be a determinant of ICT adoption in a number of prior studies (Burke and Sewake, 2008;Yeh and Chang, 2007;Burke, 2005;Thong, 1999;Kagan, Lau and Nusgart, 1990). Related to size and consistent with the research model presented here, evidence suggests that ICT adoption is motivated by the growth experienced by the firm (Bruque and Moyano, 2007).…”

Section: Farm Size and Ict Adoptionsupporting

confidence: 80%

“…Nor does this study explore ICT use factors after adoption. For example, Yeh and Chang (2007) conclude that while firm size affects ICT adoption, other factors like investment in human resources and organizational support (including financial resources) may be critical to the ongoing success of the ICT. Future research might investigate those kinds of issues among agribusiness SMEs as well.…”

Section: Conclusion and Implications For Future Research And Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Firm size is a factor common to many prior studies (Bruque and Moyano, 2007;Yeh and Chang, 2007). Downloaded by [George Mason University] at 02:20 30 September 2014…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

Burke

2010

Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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Much of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) research examining adoption and use of Internet and information and communication technologies (ICT) has argued that firms adopt and use the Internetrelated ICTs to different extents depending on firm size, industry type and CEO education. To understand these issues most studies to date consider firms across industry sectors. The results though are mixed, implying the need to investigate industry-specific issues. While some SME ICT studies do target single industries, only a small percentage target agricultural firms. The study presented here surveyed SME farm operators in a narrow set of grower/producer sectors. Results indicate wide use of computers and the Internet, especially for functions like email, online purchasing, and online business-related research. Website ownership is less widespread. Results suggest that larger SMEs are more likely smaller ones to adopt some ICTs. The study also surveyed the firms regarding their use of newer social technologies like instant messaging, chat, blogs, etc. Perceptions of ICT benefits and reasons for not investing in ICTs are explained. Implications for future research and farm operators are also discussed.RéSUMé. La majeure partie des études portant sur l'adoption de l'internet et des technologies de l'information et des communications (TIC) chez les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) prétendent que le taux d'adoption des TIC reliées à l'internet varie selon la taille de l'entreprise, le type d'entreprise et l'éducation du dirigeant de l'entreprise. Jusqu'à présent, les études qui tentent de mieux comprendre ce qui influence ce taux d'adoption tiennent compte d'entreprises opérant dans plusieurs industries. Les résultats de ces études sont partagés, laissant entendre qu'il y a un besoin d'étudier des facteurs liés à des industries spécifiques. Malgré qu'un certain nombre d'études se penchant sur l'utilisation des TIC chez les PME ciblent une seule industrie, peu d'entre elles visent l'industrie agricole. Cette étude a effectué un sondage auprès d'exploitants agricoles propriétaires de PME d'un nombre restreint de domaines de production. Les résultats révèlent un usage répandu des ordinateurs et d'internet, en particulier pour des fonctions telles que le courrier électronique, les achats en ligne, et des recherches en ligne sur des sujets reliés à l'entreprise. La détention d'un site internet est par contre moins répandue. De plus, les résultats révèlent également que les PME de plus grandes tailles sont plus susceptibles d'adopter certaines TIC. L'étude a aussi sondé les entreprises au sujet de leur utilisation des nouvelles technologies sociales telles que la messagerie instantanée, le clavardage en ligne, les blogues, etc. Les opinions à l'égard des bénéfices des TIC et les raisons données pour ne pas investir dans les TIC sont expliquées. En conclusion, les auteurs discutent des résultats obtenus et de leur implication pour de futures études.

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Section: Farm Size and Ict Adoptionsupporting

confidence: 80%

Section: Conclusion and Implications For Future Research And Practicementioning

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The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

Burke

2010

Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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“…Chiware & Dick (2008) have shown that there is a very low level of technology use among SMEs. According to Yeh, Jung-Ting & Chang (2007), the costs and effort involved with the subsequent implementation of technology are key factors that influence the success of small businesses…”

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The Significance of Emerging Technologies in Promoting Internationalization of Rural SMEs in South Africa

Lekhanya¹

2014

MJSS

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“…However, Chiware and Dick (2008:154-157) have shown that there is a very low level of technology use among SMMEs. The costs and effort involved with the subsequent implementation of technology are key factors that influence the success of small businesses (Yeh and Jung-Ting Chang, 2007). On the other hand, Sun and Wang (2005:247-258) recognise that rural enterprises still face many other technological challenges, such as limited or no access to broadband internet and a lack of capabilities/skills and services to use new information and communication technologies (ICTs).…”

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The use of marketing strategies by Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Lekhanya

Mason²

2013

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This paper examines the use of marketing strategies by Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in rural areas and identifies how they are limited by various internal and external factors. The study aimed to determine whether rural SMMEs have formal marketing strategies, the factors that constrain their marketing activities, their understanding of what marketing entails and the marketing communications techniques that they use. The study was conducted in rural KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), using a survey method. The sample consisted of 374 SMME owners/managers, selected using quota sampling, with respondents completing a questionnaire with the assistance of an interviewer. The results of the research revealed that marketing knowledge and expertise is lacking, with limited use of marketing strategies by the rural SMMEs. The paper will benefit SMME marketers by assisting them to better understand the marketing tactics to use, dependent on the nature of their environment. Most work on SMME marketing has concentrated on urban entrepreneurial marketing, with little emphasis on marketing strategies used in rural areas. Findings were limited by the study's exploratory nature and the small sample. Further research with larger samples and the consideration of other provinces is recommended.

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Proliferation of computers among Taiwanese SMEs

Cited by 8 publications

References 26 publications

The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

The Impact of Internet and ICT Use among SME Agribusiness Growers and Producers

The Significance of Emerging Technologies in Promoting Internationalization of Rural SMEs in South Africa

The use of marketing strategies by Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises in rural KwaZulu-Natal

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