E Business Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Small Firms In The Global Market
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E Business Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Small Firms In The Global Market
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Author : Maria Jean Abboud
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
E Business Enhancing The Competitiveness Of Small Firms In The Global Market written by Maria Jean Abboud and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business enterprises categories.
The internationalization process currently under way, which is being encouraged by the opening up and liberalization of national markets, and above all by the appearance and proliferation of new information and communication technologies (ICT), is generating important changes in the economic system that are having direct effects on the foundations upon which the firms base their competitiveness. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are today facing this turbulent environment harder than multinational companies due to their lack of resources and are constantly challenged and have to struggle to remain competitive. To achieve competitiveness, theories suggest that SMEs should seek to adopt a differentiation strategy to retain its current market share and be involved in continuous growth in order to expand its existing market share. Literature suggest E-business as a source of competitiveness in this "New economy" however a gap exists when it comes to the effect of E-business on small firms for this reason this research papers aims at examining the effect of E-business on the competitiveness of SMEs by answering two main questions: How does E-business contributes to the differentiation strategy of SMEs and how does E-business facilitate the growth of SMEs? To answer these questions two case studies were conducted on SMEs fulfilling predetermined criteria and vast literatures were examined and it was found that through enabling the introduction of innovative products and processes, E-business allows SMEs to differentiate themselves from competitors. It was also found that by allowing low cost, low risk internationalization, E-business encourages the expansion of a firm's customer base giving a chance for growth. As a conclusion it was suggested that all SMEs seeking to improve their competitive position by differentiating themselves from competitors or by increasing their share of sales without incurring high costs should engage themselves in E-business.
E Business Issues Challenges And Opportunities For Smes Driving Competitiveness
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Author : Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2010-09-30
E Business Issues Challenges And Opportunities For Smes Driving Competitiveness written by Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-30 with Business & Economics categories.
Electronic business plays a central role in the economy, facilitating the exchange of information, goods, services, and payments. It propels productivity and competitiveness and is accessible to all enterprises, and as such, represents an opportunity also for SME competitiveness. E-Business Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs: Driving Competitiveness discusses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and solutions related to electronic business adoption, with a special focus on SMEs. Addressing technological, organizational, and legal perspectives in a very comprehensive way, this text aims to disseminate current developments, case studies, new integrated approaches, and practical solutions and applications for SMEs.
Enhancing Sme Competitiveness The Oecd Bologna Ministerial Conference
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2001-04-16
Enhancing Sme Competitiveness The Oecd Bologna Ministerial Conference written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-16 with categories.
These workshop proceedings discuss releasing the potential of SMEs by enhancing their access to global markets.
The Creation Of Competitive Advantage In Smes Through E Business
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Author : Suzana Pavic
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
The Creation Of Competitive Advantage In Smes Through E Business written by Suzana Pavic and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
Open markets and the rapid development of the Internet have given shape to the competitive pressures faced by the UK's Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and, consequently, created the grounds for this study. Extensive research shows that, although SMEs are indeed adopting the Internet, most of them are slow to take up electronic business (e-business) as the basis for business communications and transactions. This is because many SMEs are not equipped with, or supported by, the appropriate guidelines and business models to allow them to take advantage of the developing digital economy and e-business. The lack of this kind of support makes it difficult for SMEs to use e-business as a means to gain competitive advantage, locally, nationally or globally. What is more, the constraints of appropriate technological resources and inadequate knowledge among key personnel at the same time inhibit the operational efficiency and innovation of SMEs. This limits the competitive advantage that ebusiness could bring to their businesses. The research presented in this study has a twofold aim. The first, which is the contribution this study makes to the field of Management Studies, is to promote a better understanding of ebusiness and its role in SMEs. The second, which has the more pragmatic aim of contributing to SMEs, is to find a way of enhancing their business competitiveness via the use of e-business. It builds on previous work suggesting that traditional business strategies, which create competitive advantage, have to be changed in order to facilitate the adoption, implementation and use of ebusiness technology. An examination of the transition of SMEs from an 'old' traditional business strategy to a 'new' e-business strategy is at the heart of this study. The study was conducted using the 'mixed methodology' of both qualitative and quantitative data as its primary tool. As a starting point, a range of academic and practitioner literature relating to IT, e-business, and different business models, was reviewed. This review and accompanying analysis were followed by nine longitudinal case studies and a national survey which were used to collect primary data from UK SMEs. This combination of micro-level longitudinal studies with macro-level national surveys provides the core data for the findings made in this study. Overall, the findings point to a paradoxical conclusion: on the one hand, SMEs use IT and the Internet in order to enhance their business competitiveness. However, on the other, the attitude of the owners and the knowledge shown at the managerial level was often the very obstacle to using IT. In other words, while the 'hard' of technology is available, the 'soft' of attitudes and knowledge often is not. This gap between the existence of technology and the absence of the appropriate attitudes and knowledge pose a number of potential challenges for SMEs in the creation of competitive advantage through e-business. To overcome these challenges, the findings were deployed in order to develop an e-business model named the "Competitive Advantage Through E-business" (CATE-b). This is the major innovation of this study in terms of applying the fruits of my research in order not only to make a contribution to knowledge, but also to solve the practical problems faced by business practitioners. This model is meant to serve the heuristic purpose of acting as a guide to help SMEs to comprehend an e-business vision, formulate strategy, identify e-business application areas, put together a portfolio, and design a plan for e-business implementation. In short, the long-term goal of this study is to help SMEs to enhance their local, national or global competitiveness through applying CATE-b, with the hope that new technology can become a force for creating competitive advantage.
International Entrepreneurship In Small And Medium Size Enterprises
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Author : Hamid Etemad
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2004-01-01
International Entrepreneurship In Small And Medium Size Enterprises written by Hamid Etemad and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
The drivers of globalization are removing the barriers that segregated the competitive space of the small and large firms in the past. It is becoming increasingly difficult for independent small firms to thrive in their traditional markets unless they are globally competitive. Managing an enterprise's commercial, industrial and political relations well, regardless of size and location, is the essence of the entrepreneurial challenge in this competitive arena. Small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) often face very different issues than large multinational enterprises do when confronting internationalization. This volume provides an in-depth discussion of these challenges. The contributors to this volume explore the emerging patterns of SME growth and international expansion in response to the evolving competitive environment, dynamics of competitive behavior, entrepreneurial processes and formulation of strategy. They examine the basis and requirements of growth and expansion from three perspectives: the rapidly-changing environment in which business is conducted, entrepreneurial characteristics, and the evolving strategic and competitive response to this changing business environment. Business leaders, scholars and students interested in international business and entrepreneurship will welcome this volume.
E Business In The 21st Century
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Author : Jun Xu
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2010
E Business In The 21st Century written by Jun Xu and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business & Economics categories.
Embarking on electronic business is a challenging task. There is also a lack of clear understanding and comprehensive analysis of various issues and domains of electronic business. This book offers a very comprehensive analysis of concepts, models and infrastructures of e-business. It also presents unique observations of current e-business practices for different organizations in different economies and provides insights on the future of current leading businesses on the net and the trends of e-business. The volume will be an effective and indispensible reference book for professionals who are interested in or dealing with e-business and businesses that are embarking on e-business. Sample Chapter(s). Introduction (106 KB). Chapter 1: Overview-Part I: Foundation of E-Business and E-Business Technologies (318 KB). Contents: Overview of Current Status of E-Business: Overview-Part I: Foundation of E-Business and E-Business Technologies (J Xu & M Quaddus); Overview-Part II: B2C, B2B and Other Types of E-Business (J Xu & M Quaddus); Studies of E-Business Issues and Challenges: Factors Influencing Online Auction Adoption: A China Study (M Quaddus & J Xu); Factors Influencing Online Advertising: A National Survey Among Small & Medium Enterprises in Australia (J Heiligtag et al.); E-Learning in Emerging Countries: Case Studies of Republic of Tunisia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (I B Dhaou & F Abdessemed); Consumers' Adoption of Electronic Ticketing: An Application in the Air Travel Industry in Tunisia (A Allagui & M S B Mimoun); Success Factors of E-Tailing: A China Study (W-B Xuan et al.); A Framework for Business-to-Business E-Commerce Evaluation Challenges and Critical Success Factors (C Lin & Y-A Huang); The Diffusion of Web 2.0 Platforms: The Problem of Oscillating Degrees of Utilization (T Kollmann et al.); Application of Wireless Technologies in Mobile Business (X-Z Gao); Theories and Factors Affecting Electronic Commerce Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Review (S Al-Somali et al.); Factors of Commercial Website Success in Small and Medium Enterprises: An Indonesian Study (V Pujani et al.); E-Commerce Adoption in Small Enterprises: An Australian Study (J Hallal et al.); Outlook of E-Business: Future of E-Business, Success Factors and E-Business Opportunities (J Xu & M Quaddus); Achieving Sustainable E-Business Success: Development and Application of a Model of E-Business Adoption, Success and Sustainable Success (J Xu & M Quaddus). Readership: Academics and professionals in e-business, innovation technology, international trade, entrepreneurship and decision sciences.
Encyclopedia Of E Business Development And Management In The Global Economy
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Author : Lee, In
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2010-02-28
Encyclopedia Of E Business Development And Management In The Global Economy written by Lee, In and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.
"This research book is a repository for academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners to share and exchange their research ideas, theories, and practical experiences, discuss challenges and opportunities, and present tools and techniques in all aspects of e-business development and management in the digital economy"--Provided by publisher.
E Business E Government Small And Medium Size Enterprises
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Author : Brian J. Corbitt
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2004-01-01
E Business E Government Small And Medium Size Enterprises written by Brian J. Corbitt and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This work highlights successful policy and practices which encourage the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in numerous different countries. It offers insights into addressing the significant issues that are of importance to the small business sector.
Enhancing The Role Of Smes In Global Value Chains
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2008-10-23
Enhancing The Role Of Smes In Global Value Chains written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-23 with categories.
This report identifies the ways in which governments, the business community, and international organisations can facilitate SMEs’ gainful participation in global value chains through policies, practices and targeted support programmes.
Moving Businesses Online And Embracing E Commerce Impact And Opportunities Caused By Covid 19
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Author : Semerádová, Tereza
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2021-12-03
Moving Businesses Online And Embracing E Commerce Impact And Opportunities Caused By Covid 19 written by Semerádová, Tereza and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-03 with Business & Economics categories.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused global shock to the entire economic system. As a result of the government restrictions, both production and distribution channels were interrupted. In this situation, however, it was possible to observe that some companies were able to adapt to these new conditions. The demand for the possibility of translating physical business into virtual increased. The COVID-19 restrictions showed that many entrepreneurs do not have enough knowledge about the available online tools and possibilities. Given that the digital transformation of business today often consists only of incorporating existing tools into existing processes, transition to e-commerce could be made easily and quickly. Moving Businesses Online and Embracing E-Commerce: Impact and Opportunities Caused by COVID-19 analyzes the impact of COVID-19-related restrictions on business models of enterprises affected most by these restrictions and examines transformational changes induced by the accelerated adoption of internet technologies and transition to e-commerce-based business models. Covering topics such as customer relationship management (CRM), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and customer loyalty, this book serves as an essential resource for business owners, CEOs, managers, IT consultants, web developers, students, professors, entrepreneurs, researchers, industry professionals, and academicians.