Factors affecting entry-level internet technology adoption by small business in Australia - evidence from three cases

Jeanette K Van Akkeren; A L M Cavaye

doi:10.1108/13287269980000747

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Factors affecting entry-level internet technology adoption by small business in Australia - evidence from three cases

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Factors affecting entry-level internet technology adoption by small business in Australia - evidence from three cases

Jeanette K Van Akkeren and A L M Cavaye

Journal of Systems and Information Technology, Vol.3(2), pp.33-48

1999

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/13287269980000747

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Abstract

Information Systems

Cognitive Sciences

Australia

business benefit

Internet

small business

The adoption of Internet technologies by the small business sector is important to their on-going survival. Yet, given the opportunities and benefits that Internet technologies can provide it has been shown that Australian small businesses are relatively slow in adopting them. This paper develops a model from recent literature on the facilitators and inhibitors to the adoption of Internet technologies by small business. Cross-case analysis of findings from three case studies are presented. Findings indicate that perceived lack of business benefit, mistrust of the IT industry and lack of understanding of Internet technologies are major inhibitors to Internet adoption by small business.

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Title: Factors affecting entry-level internet technology adoption by small business in Australia - evidence from three cases
Authors: Jeanette K Van Akkeren (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
A L M Cavaye (Author)
Publication details: Journal of Systems and Information Technology, Vol.3(2), pp.33-48
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 1999
DOI: 10.1108/13287269980000747
ISSN: 1328-7265
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449219302621
Output Type: Journal article

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