On e-business strategy planning and performance: a comparative study of the UK and Greece |
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Authors: | Alexandra Lipitakis Paul Phillips |
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Institution: | Kent Business School, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK |
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Abstract: | In this research study the effect of Financial and Non-Financial performance of organisations on e-business strategy planning is investigated. The strategic planning parameters of Phillips model are examined when applied to e-business strategy planning. The relationships between these parameters, that is, Formality, Participation, Sophistication and Thoroughness, and Financial and Non-Financial Performance, are examined and the directions of these relationships are investigated. A conceptual model has been constructed and quantitative research methods are used to test four hypotheses. The proposed e-business model was tested in two EU countries, the UK and Greece. A synoptic statistical analysis and comparative numerical results are given showing that in both countries Participation has a positive relationship with Financial Performance and Formality has a positive relationship with Non-Financial Performance. The proposed model is extendable and valid in countries other than the UK and Greece, thus being able to be adapted to and used in other national environments. |
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Keywords: | E-business management e-business performance strategy management methodologies strategy planning quantitative methods |
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