An Analysis of Implementation of Digitalisation in SMEs in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 1001-1013
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar Arora ◽  
Priya Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Current System ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
The Impact

This article attempted to analyse the implementation of digitalisation in small and medium manufacturing enterprises in India. The objective of the study is to determine the impact of the size of the firm on the adoption of digitalisation, and motives for the adoption and challenges faced during the adoption process. Logistic regression, t-Test and descriptive statistics have been used to analyse the data. The study found that the size of the firm is an important factor for the adoption of digitalisation. An increase in sales, profitability, competitive capability and awareness of the brand were found as the most motivating factor for the adoption of digitalisation. Satisfaction with the current system, high cost, the lack of appropriate technology and the lack of top management support were the most important challenges faced by the organisations during the adoption process of digitalisation. The study recommended firms which have not adopted digitalisation to think in this regard as there are several benefits associated with the adoption of digitalisation.

An Analysis of Implementation of Digitalisation in SMEs in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar Arora ◽  
Priya Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Current System ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
The Impact

This article attempted to analyse the implementation of digitalisation in small and medium manufacturing enterprises in India. The objective of the study is to determine the impact of the size of the firm on the adoption of digitalisation, and motives for the adoption and challenges faced during the adoption process. Logistic regression, t-Test and descriptive statistics have been used to analyse the data. The study found that the size of the firm is an important factor for the adoption of digitalisation. An increase in sales, profitability, competitive capability and awareness of the brand were found as the most motivating factor for the adoption of digitalisation. Satisfaction with the current system, high cost, the lack of appropriate technology and the lack of top management support were the most important challenges faced by the organisations during the adoption process of digitalisation. The study recommended firms which have not adopted digitalisation to think in this regard as there are several benefits associated with the adoption of digitalisation.

A structural equation model for knowledge sharing behavior in an emerging economy

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 925-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Youssef ◽  
Washika Haak-Saheem ◽  
Eyad M. Youssef
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Knowledge sharing behaviour is becoming one of the main priorities in organizations operating in emerging economies, as knowledge sharing behaviour may impact their competitiveness. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of: openness and trust; top management support; and the reward system on knowledge sharing behaviour. In addition, the paper investigates how knowledge sharing behaviour impacts firm’s competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach The analyses in this paper were based on data from more than 230 companies operating in five industries in an emerging economy in the Gulf area. Structural equation modelling (SEM) methodology was used to test the impact of the three independent latent variables of openness and trust, top management support and the reward system on the knowledge sharing behaviour as well as the impact of the later on firm’s competitiveness. Findings Exploratory factor as well as confirmatory factor analysis were used to assess the five dimensions of knowledge sharing behaviour and firm’s competitiveness. SEM was used to test the four main hypotheses in this study and to assess the structural relationships among these five latent variables. There was a moderate relationship between the knowledge sharing behaviour and the three independent latent variables of openness and trust; top management support; and the reward system. There was a strong positive association between knowledge sharing behaviour and firm’s competitiveness. Practical implications For academics, the paper offers an opportunity to further study knowledge sharing behaviour in other emerging economies. Academics who are interested in examining this issue further may extend our study in many directions. For practitioners, our findings should motivate practitioners to place emphasis on top management support, openness and trust and the reward system to create a proper culture for knowledge creation and sharing. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first attempt in its purpose and design to study knowledge sharing behaviour in multiple industries in an emerging economy such as that of Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Employees’ Intention to Use Cloud Computing

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Tarhini ◽  
Ra’ed Masa’deh ◽  
Ali Al-Badi ◽  
Majdolen Almajali ◽  
Sufian Hussien Alrabayaah
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to investigate the effects of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-efficacy, trust, job opportunity, top management support, competitive pressure, and regulatory support on employees’ behavioral intention to use cloud computing. Data was collected by means of self-administrated questionnaire containing 25 items from 205 employees’ working in three, four, and five star hotels. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the research hypotheses. Results of the current study revealed that there are significant impacts of four independent variables (i.e. job opportunity, top management support, competitive pressure, and regulatory support) on behavioral intention (BI) to use cloud computing; whereas four independent variables (i.e. perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, self-efficacy, and trust) have no significant impact on BI. The results of T-test also showed that there is a significant difference in the impact of BI to use cloud computing in favor of gender. On the other hand, the results of ANOVA’s test showed that there is no significant difference in the impact of BI that can be attributed to age, educational level, and personal income; whereas a significant difference found in favor of work position and hotel’s classification. In light of these findings, implications to both theory and practice are discussed.

The Effects of Top Management Support on Information System Success: Manufacturing Industry Cases

2012 ◽  
Vol 157-158 ◽  
pp. 344-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Chun Chen ◽  
Zhao Zhao ◽  
Yun Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Information Systems Success ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Chinese Manufacturing Industry

Top management support (TMS) is one of critical success factors of information systems. However, prior research had no agreement on the contents, forms and roles of TMS. Especially, studies conducted in Chinese manufacturing industry context were scarce. This paper constructed a model to describe the effects of TMS on information systems success and the reactions. Following multi-case study approach, it collected the qualitative data from eleven manufacturing enterprises, and nine of which were got together through interviewing the CIOs. As result, the conceptual model was supported. The findings have significant meanings for practice.

Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Marketing by Decision Makers in SMEs

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Mohammad Kasem Alrousan ◽  
Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan ◽  
Amro Al-Madadha ◽  
Mohammad Hamdi Al Khasawneh
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
It Knowledge

This study examines the factors that influence decision-makers to adopt e-marketing in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan. There is currently no comprehensive conceptual framework that explains e-marketing adoption in SMEs. Therefore, this study develops a conceptual framework based on the diffusion of innovation (DOI) and technology-organization-environment (TOE) theories. The conceptual framework is composed of four contexts: technological, organizational, managerial, and environmental, and hypothesizes eleven factors significantly influencing e-marketing adoption in SMEs. A self-administrated questionnaire survey was conducted with 362 SMEs in Jordan. Logistic regression was used to test the relevant hypotheses. The obtained results show that relative advantages, complexity, IT expertise, top management support, manager's IT knowledge and external pressure have a significant impact on e-marketing adoption. However, compatibility, cost, firm size, manager innovativeness, and government support do not show any association with e-marketing adoption.

Technology management for innovation in organizations: an argumentation-based modified TISM approach

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishabh Rajan ◽  
Sanjay Dhir ◽  
Sushil
Keyword(s):  
Technology Management ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Business World ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
The Impact

PurposeIn the rapidly changing business world, innovation plays a vital role for organizations to gain a competitive advantage. Various factors associated with technology management and innovations in organizations are diverse in the existing literature. Therefore, there is a need to bridge these gaps in the fitting proportions toward innovations within organizations. The primary objective of this study is to identify, explain and interpret the relationships between the identified technology-related factors that are important for innovations in organizations.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a modified total interpretive structural modeling (M-TISM) methodology was used to examine and analyze the various interactions between identified factors for innovations in organizations. However, the argumentation of the links is relatively weak in M-TISM. In order to compensate for this, M-TISM is additionally altered by an “Argumentation-based Modified TISM”. Hence, this research strengthens the modified TISM methodology by incorporating argumentation and total interpretation of the relationships between the identified factors.FindingsA total of six major factors were identified using a literature review. Results suggest that workforce technical skills, technological infrastructure, technological alliances, technology transfer and top management support have an impact on innovation in organizations. Results also suggest that top management support and the technological infrastructure of an organization have a greater impact on innovation.Research limitations/implicationsFor policymakers and practitioners, this study provides a suggestive list of critical factors, which may help to develop policies or guidelines for improving innovation in organizations. Policymakers should focus on technological infrastructure and collaborations to enhance innovations and productions within the organizations. For academicians, this study provides a modified TISM model that shows the impact of technology-related factors on innovations. Future researchers could expand this study by adding a greater number of technological factors and validate this model in other industries.Originality/valueThis study fills a gap in the literature by interpreting the various relationships among the identified factors and innovations. The model has been validated through a panel of seven experts from the Indian automotive industry of multiple organizations. This study is useful in the automobile industry as it determines what and how technology-related factors affect innovations, process improvement and R&D production for organizations.

The role of top management support and organizational capabilities in achieving e-business entrepreneurship

Kybernetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Saleh Al-Omoush
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Organizational Capabilities ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Organizational Agility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of top management support and organizational capabilities in achieving e-business entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire from 26 manufacturing firms with a sample of 282 respondents. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS. Findings The results show a significant impact of top management support on e-business entrepreneurship. The findings also show a direct impact of organizational capabilities, involving organizational agility and organizational learning on the e-business entrepreneurship. Moreover, the results of the study highlight the pivotal role of top management in preparing an organizational environment that fosters organizational learning and organizational agility capabilities to establish e-business entrepreneurship. Originality/value This study contributes to the body of knowledge and understanding of e-business entrepreneurship and the pivotal role of top management support in today’s very dynamic environment. Furthermore, the present study offers new insights into the impact of organizational capabilities on establishing e-business entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals The key role of institution pressure on green supply chain practice and the firm's performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 432
Author(s):  
Jirawat Wongthongchai ◽  
Krittapha Saenchaiyathon
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Environmental Processes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the influence of isomorphism institutional theory on green supply chain management (GSCM) and firm performance by using the structural equation model (SEM) to explain the driving factors of reducing the impact of environmental processes on the firm.Design/methodology/approach: Structural equation model (SEM) to explain the driving factors of reducing the impact of environmental processes on the firm.Findings: Isomorphism institutional factors showed a statistically significant positive effect on GSCM practices. Moreover, GSCM practices showed a statistically significant positive effect on firm performance. Under the literature review, customer pressure and top management support are primary factors to achieve GSCM practices and potential to establish firm performance.Research limitations/implications: First, the common hypothesizes do not provide insight into all the relationships that warrant additional inspection. Second, Thailand manufacturers have experiences pressures from foreign customers and competitors but they have opportunities to learn from them to better improvement GSCM practices.Practical implications: Results may highlight pressure for greening and which more efforts are needed for GSCM practices. GSCM practices generally require more effort due to need for collaborating with customer and competitor. Thailand manufacturers are increasingly confronted with isomorphism institutional pressure to implement GSCM practices.Social implications: It is useful the Thailand government promotes GSCM by creating an awareness of the benefits. GSCM can help to alleviate the question of the followers about implementing GSCM and decrease their risk association with the environmental adoption.Originality/value: Research creates clarity of the relationship between isomorphism institutional pressures, top management support, and performance in Thailand, which is a developing country with environmental investment concerns that affect profits from the operations of the firm.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Asian firms: a strategic choice perspective of ethics and compliance management

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajai Gaur ◽  
Koustab Ghosh ◽  
Qinqin Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Strategic Choice ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Compliance Management ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The decision regarding ethics and compliance management (ECM) adoption and its actual implementation is usually deliberated as an important corporate social responsibility (CSR) matter. Building on the strategic choice perspective, this study aims to investigate the forces and mechanisms underlying the link between ECM adoption and its substantial implementation. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on survey data of multi-national companies (MNCs) in Asia. Findings The authors find that firms adopt ECM initiatives due to the impact of critical field events coupled with institutional mimesis and the salience of risk reduction. Moreover, reinforced by top management support and ethics transgressions, firms are inclined to engage in sincere ECM implementation. Originality/value The study examines important antecedents of ECM adoption and implementation in market MNCs. In doing so, it contributes to the broader CSR literature.

scholarly journals INTERNATIONALISATION OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: RESULTS FROM A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY ON COMPANIES WITH INNOVATION PROCESSES IN GERMANY AND INDIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 1550010 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALEXANDER BREM ◽  
FLORIAN FREITAG
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Product ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Process Coordination ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Operational Aspects

A rich body of literature has emerged from research on Western new product development (NPD). However, the impact of country- and culture-specific influences on these processes has not been examined in detail yet. Hence, this study identifies the differences in NPD practices between the Indian and German research and development (R&D) subsidiaries of multinational companies (MNCs). Data have been generated by interviews with R&D executives in both countries across multiple cases. The study samples strategic, organisational, and operational aspects and indicates differences in process coordination, reward systems, NPD creativity techniques, market orientation, and the average age of NPD teams. Other aspects, such as top management support, the use of structured NPD processes, and the use of heterogeneous NPD teams, show no substantial differences between the countries. Our findings suggest that, while some aspects are universally applicable across cultural frontiers, Western companies must understand India's different expectations regarding NPD and adjust their practices accordingly.

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