The Dynamics of SME Information Systems |
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Authors: | Levy Margi Powell Philip Yetton Philip |
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Institution: | (1) Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, U.K.;(2) Centre for Information Management, School of Management, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, U.K.;(3) Fujitsu Centre, Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia |
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Abstract: | The process by which small firms (SMEs) invest in and gain benefit from information systems (IS) is little understood. This paper analyses two alternative models of IS-based strategic change – the Focus-Dominance model (Levy et al., 2001) and stages of growth models as applied to SMEs. An analysis of the outcomes of IS strategy development undertaken for 43 SMEs maps their IS use over time. The analysis supports the Focus-Dominance model, some parts of the stages of growth model and extends the critique of the latter. Further variances are explained by the entrepreneur/owner's values and experience. One structural variable, namely, the industry sector may also explain the variances. The implications for theory and practice are discussed. |
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