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Technology Assimilation Across the Value Chain: An Empirical Study of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

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  • Pratyush Bharati

    (University of Massachusetts, USA)

  • Abhijit Chaudhury

    (Bryant University, USA)

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In this paper, the authors study technology assimilation, aggregating technologies and assimilation stages for SMEs. The authors employ the twin lenses of organizational innovation and elements of institutional theory. The research validates some institutional actors and most firm characteristics as important determinants. The relative weaknesses of the institutional actors provide evidence of structural isolation in the SME environment that is inhibiting information flow from intermediaries like government support agencies and vendors. The authors recommend a proactive role on the part of technology and enterprise intermediaries to design SME-appropriate solutions.

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  • Pratyush Bharati & Abhijit Chaudhury, 2012. "Technology Assimilation Across the Value Chain: An Empirical Study of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 25(1), pages 38-60, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:25:y:2012:i:1:p:38-60
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    1. Marieme Chouki & Mohamed Talea & Chafik Okar & Razane Chroqui, 2020. "Barriers to Information Technology Adoption Within Small and Medium Enterprises: A Systematic Literature Review," International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 17(01), pages 1-42, February.
    2. Janos T. Fustos & Gerard J. Morris & Wayne A. Haga, 2017. "Do Students Get Enough Information Systems Education in the Business Core," Business and Management Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 3(2), pages 1-7, June.

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