scholarly journals Guidance for SMEs with the adoption of technology: A conceptual framework

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riana Steyn ◽  
Awie Leonard
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Information Communications Technology ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Information And Communication

<p>When 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.</p><p><strong>KEY WORDS:</strong> Adoption, Information communications Technology (ICT), skills, small to medium organisations (SME), Technology</p>

Domestic vs. International E-Shopping

2019 ◽  
pp. 24-39
Author(s):  
Vaggelis Saprikis
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Mobile Industry ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Shed Light

Contemporary commerce is completely different as regards features some years ago. Nowadays, a considerable number of individuals and firms take advantage of the information and communication technologies and conduct transactions online. In particular, the mobile industry along with the broad use of social networks and improvements in the internet bandwidth worldwide has created a completely different business environment. Consequently, the technology incited many consumers to cross-border e-shopping, allowing access to a wider variety of products and services, and in numerous circumstances, access to cheaper goods. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the perceptions internet users have towards e-shops focusing on Greece. More precisely, it aims to find out whether there are contingent differences on customers' perceptions regarding domestic vs. international e-shops, since a gradually augmented number of people have been expressing their preference on non-domestic e-stores for their purchases. Additionally, the chapter intends to shed light on the difficulty in understanding vital aspects of e-consumer behaviour.

Domestic vs. International E-Shopping

2021 ◽  
pp. 1819-1834
Author(s):  
Vaggelis Saprikis
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Mobile Industry ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Shed Light

Contemporary commerce is completely different as regards features some years ago. Nowadays, a considerable number of individuals and firms take advantage of the information and communication technologies and conduct transactions online. In particular, the mobile industry along with the broad use of social networks and improvements in the internet bandwidth worldwide has created a completely different business environment. Consequently, the technology incited many consumers to cross-border e-shopping, allowing access to a wider variety of products and services, and in numerous circumstances, access to cheaper goods. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the perceptions internet users have towards e-shops focusing on Greece. More precisely, it aims to find out whether there are contingent differences on customers' perceptions regarding domestic vs. international e-shops, since a gradually augmented number of people have been expressing their preference on non-domestic e-stores for their purchases. Additionally, the chapter intends to shed light on the difficulty in understanding vital aspects of e-consumer behaviour.

A Conceptual Framework for Effective Knowledge Management Using Information and Communication Technologies

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hepu Deng
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Knowledge Objects ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Role Of Information

This paper investigates the role of information and communication technologies in enabling and facilitating the conversion of knowledge objects in knowledge management and explores how these roles might be affected in an organization. Such an investigation is based on a critical analysis of the relationships between data, information and knowledge, leading to the development of a transformation model between data, information and knowledge. Using a multi-method approach, in this paper, the author presents a conceptual framework for effective knowledge management in an organization. The author discusses the implications of the proposed framework for designing and developing knowledge management systems in an organization.

scholarly journals The Specifics of the Services Sector Determining the Introduction and Utilisation of Information and Communication Technologies

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 524-535
Author(s):  
Dana Benešová ◽  
Ildikó Némethová
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Corporate Strategies ◽  
The Core ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Increase Productivity

Abstract The services sector is characterised by a number of specifics. Their identification in ICT implementation in businesses facilitates the decision-making of services industries for such information technologies which allow businesses to differentiate their services from competitors and increase productivity. Therefore is important to identify the core activities of companies in relation to the nature of the production of services sectors, corporate strategies and services specifics.

scholarly journals Role of information and communication technologies in educational systems: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Muluneh E. Gizaw ◽  
Getachew W. Tessema
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
The Impact

<p>The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) integration in the teaching and learning practices of educational systems. The study is carried out by reviewing various literatures and studies on the ideas of ICT and its usage in teaching and learning practices. The study reveals that ICT is vital to transform the teaching and learning process and has a great importance for both teachers and students. It also looks at the definitions of ICT as given by different scholars. Lack of well-equipped ICT tools, beliefs and commitments of teachers as well as students on Technology-based Teaching and Learning practices are the main challenges of ICT implementation in education successfully.</p>

scholarly journals Going green: strategic evaluation of green ICT adoption in the textile industry by using bipolar fuzzy MULTIMOORA method

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (01) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
DARJAN KARABASEVIC ◽  
PAVLE RADANOV ◽  
DRAGISA STANUJKIC ◽  
GABRIJELA POPOVIC ◽  
BRATISLAV PREDIC
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Green Ict ◽  
Multimoora Method

The widespread use of information and communication technologies in all fields has a direct impact on the way the world is viewed. In today’s competitive international business environment, companies are increasingly investing in the search for new ideas and approaches in production. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is increasingly gaining in importance, especially in the situation of a dynamic market and increasingly demanding consumers. Today’s business of contemporary organizations is not conceivable without the support of modern ICT systems. Therefore ICT has a great influence on modern society because the ways in which information and data are exchanged are higher than ever. Green information and communication technologies as one area that is new and in development tend to establish a balance between these technologies and the environment. Adoption of green information and communication technologies is not an easy task and is often related to certain limitations. Therefore, the aim of the paper is a strategic evaluation of green ICT and their implementation in the textile industry by using newly-developed bipolar fuzzy MULTIMOORA method. Effectiveness and efficacy of the proposed approach is demonstrated in the conducted illustrative case study.

Consumer engagement in e-Tourism: Micro-panel data models for the case of Spain

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 853-872
Author(s):  
Teresa Garín-Muñoz ◽  
Teodosio Pérez-Amaral ◽  
Rafael López
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Logistic Models ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Tourism Services ◽  
The Impact

This article analyzes the consumer’s adoption of the Internet for information or shopping of tourist services. Based on the Surveys on Equipment and Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Households, by the National Statistics Institute of Spain, a micro-panel database (2008–2016) is constructed. Using this database and random effects logistic models, the impact of socioeconomic characteristics on the individual’s adoption of the Internet for tourism purposes is estimated. The results indicate that education, family size, digital skills, income, habitat, and employment situation are all significant for explaining the online booking of transportation or accommodation services; however, gender and age are not significant for the case of transportation. Differences between online buyers of tourism services and individuals who only look for information (bookers vs. lookers) are highlighted. Policy recommendations and business strategies are suggested, either to enhance e-Tourism or to increase the conversion rates of lookers into bookers.

The Russian Federation’s Approach to Cybersecurity

2021 ◽  
pp. 671-684
Author(s):  
Anton Shingarev ◽  
Anastasiya Kazakova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
International Security ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Distinguishing Features ◽  
Regulatory Landscape

This chapter discusses the approach of the Russian Federation in the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the context of international security and peace. After analysing the conceptual framework and definitions, as well as key distinguishing features in Russia’s approach, it gives an overview of Russia’s regulatory landscape and main legislative acts concerning cybersecurity and international security broadly. It also provides an analysis of Russian foreign policy on cybersecurity.

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