چکیده:
In this paper, factors that effect on ICT adoption by SMEs in Tehran (Iran)
are investigated. To do so, after reviewing the literature, we identified the
factors affecting ICT adoption by SMEs in Tehran and, based on this review,
we proposed our hypotheses.
Factors include internal factors, external factors and ICT specifications that
influence on IT adoption by SMEs. All hypotheses are confirmed except the
one that articulates the relationship between perceived ease of use and ICT
adoption by SMEs.
Weak managerial support, lack of available skills, weak strategic vision
regarding the ICT, weak innovative environment and insufficient financial
resources are among the internal barriers. External barriers include weak
governmental supports, legal environment, low cultural acceptance and weak
pressures from customers, suppliers and competitors. Finally, low perceived
usefulness and compatibility are among the ICT specifications that limit ICT
adoption by SMEs.
خلاصه ماشینی:
SMEs play different roles in economies, beside their participation in employment (Robertson & James, 2004); they prepare a bed for entrepreneurs (Wong & Aspinwall, 2004), they are sources for innovation in goods and services, processes and new 95 ICT Adoption: A Case Study of SMEs in Tehran (Iran) Intl.
(2010) and many other scientists have studied different factors enabling SMEs adopting information technology.
Sebastian and Moyano (2007) indicate that there are some internal elements, such as … the support of the managers (especially the technology leaders)… that influence the success of the SMEs' ICT adoption decision, on the one hand, and the implementation process, on the other hand.
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