Guidance for SMEs with the adoption of technology : a conceptual framework

dc.contributor.authorSteyn, Adriana Aletta (Riana)
dc.contributor.authorLeonard, A.C. (Awie)
dc.contributor.emailriana.steyn@up.ac.zaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-04-01T08:02:06Z
dc.date.available2014-04-01T08:02:06Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractWhen starting up a new small or medium sized company, it is crucial to understand what the requirements are in terms of Information and communication technologies (ICT). Bentellis and Boufaïsa (2008) note that over the last twenty years the markets have been changing fast, which has led to the evolution of the business environment. In many instances companies cannot keep up with the change occurring in the ICT arena. Entering the market as a small competitor, you need to ensure that you implement ICT that will support your business strategies. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative research study done to determine how SMEs cope with the adoption of technology. The paper explores the typical problems and challenges faced by SMEs, within South Africa, with regard to ICT and propose a conceptual framework to support managers in their decision making on ICT implementation. As such, this framework supports them in choosing the relevant technology, as well as supporting them with the effective application of the chosen technologies.en_US
dc.description.librarianam2013en_US
dc.description.urihttp://sajesbm.com/en_US
dc.identifier.citationSteyn, AA & Leonard, AC 2012, 'Guidance for SMEs with the adoption of technology : a conceptual framework', Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, vol. 5, no. 113, pp. 24-33.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1015-3977
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/37233
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDepartment of Business Management, University of Pretoria & Academic Entrepreneurship Society of South Africa (AcES)en_US
dc.rightsDepartment of Business Management, University of Pretoria & Academic Entrepreneurship Society of South Africa (AcES)en_US
dc.subjectAdoptionen_US
dc.subjectInformation communications technology (ICT)en_US
dc.subjectSkillsen_US
dc.subjectSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)en_US
dc.subjectTechnologyen_US
dc.titleGuidance for SMEs with the adoption of technology : a conceptual frameworken_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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