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Information and Communication Technology Adoption in SMEs in Sri Lanka; Current level of ICT Usage and Perceived Barriers

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  • Jayani Chamarika Athapaththu

    (University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka)

  • Busige Nishantha

    (University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka)

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Information communication technology (ICT), considered as one of the major impacts of organizational performance and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), plays a significant role in the Sri Lankan economy as a strategic partner. Thus, the article examines current levels of ICT usage and perceived barriers to ICT adoption in SMEs in Sri Lanka. The findings revealed that despite the majority of respondents using IT for essential functions, they lacked proper internal IT infrastructures, personal motivation, had internet connection issues, trust issues, and lack of knowledge. These factors were identified as the perceived barriers to ICT adoption in SMEs in Sri Lanka. Data was collected from 67 SME owners from Sri Lanka, except the North province, in November 2016. The findings offer valuable insights to policy makers in general and to the SME owners. The methodology, implications, and suggestions are also discussed.

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  • Jayani Chamarika Athapaththu & Busige Nishantha, 2018. "Information and Communication Technology Adoption in SMEs in Sri Lanka; Current level of ICT Usage and Perceived Barriers," International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IJEEI), IGI Global, vol. 8(1), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jeei00:v:8:y:2018:i:1:p:1-15
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