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An Integrated Framework for E-Commerce Adoption in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises

An Integrated Framework for E-Commerce Adoption in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises
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Author(s): Monika Magnusson (Karlstad University, Sweden)
Copyright: 2004
Pages: 4
Source title: Innovations Through Information Technology
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-261-9.ch149
ISBN13: 9781616921255
EISBN13: 9781466665347

Abstract

The use of e-commerce is more and more becoming a strategic necessity. Unfortunately, small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) seem to fall behind their larger counterparts in the adoption of e-commerce. For this reason a number of projects, both national and the international, aiming at supporting e-commerce activities in SMEs are planned and initiated. It is fundamental that these projects are successful as a poor effort can complicate future initiatives. This requires thorough planning and knowledge about different aspects of the problem area. Unfortunately, research on e-commerce is often limited to drivers and barriers for adoption. This paper argues for a broader perspective and a conceptual framework is presented that integrates the context, content and process of e-commerce adoption.

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