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Strategies for growth in SMEs : the role of information and information systems /

Strategies for Growth in SMEs explores for the first time the role of information and information systems (IS) concepts in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Most IS research focuses on large firms, yet the majority of firms in most economies are SMEs. The book considers the applicability of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Levy, Margi, Powell, Philip
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.
Colección:Butterworth-Heinemann information systems series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Strategies for Growth in SMEs explores for the first time the role of information and information systems (IS) concepts in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Most IS research focuses on large firms, yet the majority of firms in most economies are SMEs. The book considers the applicability of IS theory and practice to SMEs and develops new theories that are relevant to these firms. Composed of 6 sections, it covers, amongst other things; the nature of SMEs, the background to IS, and SMEs' use of IS, issues of IS strategy and planning in SMEs, the way that firms can transform through use of IS, evaluation, IS flexibility, business process re-engineering, resource-based strategy and knowledge management, the appropriateness of existing theories and the development of new models to address SME-specific issues. The final section of the book reviews the learning in the previous chapters and poses future agendas for research. Written by two of the leading figures in the field, this book will be essential reading for researchers in IS and SMEs, students on entrepreneurship or IS courses, and others that focus on SMEs. * A unique text relating IS theory to SMEs * Benefit from the authors' years of experience in the field * Familiarise yourself with this growth area for research and courses.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 411 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-403) and index.
ISBN:141756914X
9781417569144
9780750663519
0750663510
0080481167
9780080481166