Explore the drivers of e-commerce adoption by SMEs

The advancement in technological development is now altering the conventional order in the diffusion of Information Technology innovation from a top‐down approach (organization to employees) to a bottom‐up approach (employees to organization). This change is more notable in developed economies and has led to the bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon, which promises increased productivity for employees and their organizations. There have been several studies on the corporate adoption of BYOD, but few have investigated this phenomenon from a small and medium enterprise (SME) perspective and from developing countries specifically. This study investigated the BYOD phenomenon in South African SMEs. The goal was to identify contextual factors influencing BYOD adoption. A conceptual framework using the Perceived EReadiness Model (PERM) was adopted. The study took an interpretive stance and was qualitative. Data was collected from SMEs using semi‐structured interviews and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The findings show that for BYOD to be adopted and institutionalized in an SME, there needs to be organizational and environmental readiness. Organizational readiness in terms of awareness, management support, business resources, human resources, employees' pressure, formal governance, and technological readiness. Environmental readiness in terms of market forces, support from industry, government readiness and the socio‐cultural factor. These readiness factors present both opportunities and challenges that SMEs in developing countries need to concentrate on as they prepare for and use BYOD.

BACKGROUND: To respond to the constantly changing environment and developments of healthcare, leaders of healthcare organizations have been trying to introduce and implement transformations that allow their organizations to be able to operate effectively and efficiently to meet the shifts in healthcare demand and to deal with new patterns of health issues, comply with the new policies, and to enhance their present in the market. Thus, it is important for managers to determine the level of readiness for implementing organizational changes from to perspectives. These perspectives include organizational readiness for change and individual readiness for change. METHOD: This first manuscript used primary data collected from the employees of a 135-bed hospital in Saudi Arabia to evaluate organizational readiness for change. In the second manuscript, we used primary data collected from healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia to assess readiness for organizational change. The final manuscript used the same data collected for the second paper to evaluate the mediating role of readiness of change in the relationship between management support for change and commitment to change among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. FINDINGS: In the first manuscript, the findings of the partial least square structural equation model showed that change valence and informational assessment were found statistically significant as they explained 36.3% of variance in organizational readiness for change. In the analysis of individual readiness for change, discrepancy, personal benefits, and self-efficacy had significant contribution to the individual readiness for change. Lastly, in the third manuscript, a complementary mediating role by individual readiness for change was found in the relationship between management support for change and commitment to change of healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that change valence and informational assessment contribute significantly to organizational readiness for change. A more a more comprehensive look at factors affecting organizational readiness and the ability of healthcare organizations to carry out changes is needed to examine what additional factors play important role in enhancing organizational readiness for change. In addition, our findings indicated that workers tend to consider what is in return for them when their organizations a certain change. Individual readiness for change was found as a factor that improve commitment to change among healthcare employees. Further empirical studies are needed to examine possible roles of other factors affecting individual readiness for change and commitment to change.

Business organizations around the world engage in e-commerce (EC) and e-business to support business operations and enhance revenue generation from non-traditional sources. Studies focusing on EC adoption in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) are just beginning to emerge in the extant information systems (IS) literature. The objective of this current study is to investigate factors impacting the acceptance of EC in small businesses in SSA with Nigeria as an example. A research model based on the Diffusion of Innovation (DIT) and the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) frameworks were used to guide this discourse. Such factors as relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, management support, organizational readiness, external pressure, and IS vendor support were used to develop relevant hypotheses. Questionnaires were administered to respondents in Nigeria and data analysis was performed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. Predictions related to relative advantage, management support, and IS vendor support were confirmed; the other hypotheses were unsupported by the data. The study’s implications for research and practice are discussed in the chapter.

The profession of a social worker is one of the most important professions for the functioning of a household and society as a whole. A key feature of this type of activity is that an employer does not have economic benefits associated with the tasks that a social worker performs. The study aims to determine the components of job satisfaction of public social workers and to conduct a quantitative analysis of the dependence of these components on factors of the external (professional) environment. The research methodology is focused on considering the object as a system. To achieve a goal, other studies were analyzed with the allocation of categorical data of satisfaction components and external (professional) environment factors. Using the statistical method, categorical data are presented in the form of frequencies to conduct a quantitative analysis of the dependence of satisfaction components on external (professional) environment factors, using the correlation coefficient. The study focused on two categories - job satisfaction and the external (professional) environment. The most significant components of job satisfaction are interpersonal relationships and commitment to an organization; the most significant factors of the external (professional) environment are the interaction of social workers with different population groups and compliance with the law and regulations. On the other hand, the least significant components of job satisfaction are social connections and wages, and the least significant factors of the external environment are professional burnout and personal life. A positive relationship was established between the components of job satisfaction and factors of the external (professional) environment. This indicates that job satisfaction components have an inverse relationship with external environment factors such as rules and norms. The research results are applicable in the field of public policy development, as well as for managers of public institutions, in particular, human resource management.

This current study was conducted in order to develop a digital innovation model based on the digital organizational culture, digital capability, and organizational readiness. This study explores how the organizational readiness plays a mediating role between the digital capabilities and digital innovation and between the digital organizational culture and digital innovation. For data collection, the survey instrument was used to collect data from 227 SMEs of ICT industry in Pakistan. The findings have revealed a significant connection of the digital organizational culture and digital capabilities with the digital innovation. Second, the organizational readiness mediates between the digital capabilities, digital organizational culture, and digital innovation. The study has empirically confirmed how to flourish a mechanism of the digital innovation in the SMEs. Moreover, the findings suggest some substantial implications for the management by focusing on the digital capabilities and digital organizational culture as a fundamental predictor for the digital innovation via organizational readiness.

The search aims to detect the impact of strategic awareness with its dimensions (awareness of customer service, sales/promotion, product/service, competitive environment, as well as administrative/coordination awareness) as an independent variable on organizational readiness for change with its dimensions (appropriateness, management support, change efficacy, and personal benefits) as a dependent variable. The following questions summarize the main problem of the study: "What is the effect extent of strategic awareness on organizational readiness? and What is the application level of the concept of strategic awareness in the industrial sectors of Iraq?", to reach an actual model that fits the Iraqi environment for employing strategic awareness as an effort for achieving organizational readiness for change. For testing the hypotheses, the descriptive analytical method was used to complete the research depending on the questionnaire as a main tool for collecting data, which was distributed to the research community (The Automotive and Equipment Manufacturing State Company). Senior management in the researched company included a sample of 150 respondents. Several statistical methods, including mean, standard deviation, simple regression, and Spearman correlation coefficient were used. The results showed a significant effect of strategic awareness on organizational readiness for change, and that the dimensions of strategic awareness have an efficacious and essential effect on organizational readiness. The researched company's efforts to apply high levels of strategic awareness will reflect positively in achieving organizational readiness. Paper type: Research paper.

Despite the significant benefits of e-commerce for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), adoption rates remain relatively low among engineering SMEs in Nigeria. This study aims to examine the determinants of e-commerce adoption mong engineering SMEs in Nigeria and its implications for digital transformation. rounded in the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, the study nvestigates technological, organizational, and environmental factors that facilitate or inder adoption. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select a epresentative sample of 600 respondents from diverse engineering sectors and egions in Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire and nalyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). he results indicate that technological factors, such as ICT infrastructure, internet onnectivity, logistics and supply chain efficiency, along with environmental factors ike economic conditions and socio-cultural influences, significantly facilitate e-ommerce adoption. Conversely, technological barriers, including cybersecurity hallenges and inadequate electronic payment systems, and environmental barriers uch as regulatory constraints, market dynamics, and technological advancements, inder progress. Notably, all organizational factors such as organizational readiness, op management support, innovation culture, and employee training were found to ave no significant influence. The study concludes that technological and nvironmental factors serve as key enablers of e-commerce adoption among ngineering enterprises in Nigeria, whereas organizational factors act as barriers. his study offers theoretical contributions to the TOE framework by highlighting ector-specific and regional nuances in e-commerce adoption. Additionally, it rovides managerial and policy implications to address technological, organizational, nd environmental barriers, enabling engineering SMEs in Nigeria to thrive in the igital economy.

BackgroundIncreasing innovation readiness of long-term care organizations for older adults is vital to ensure future provision and affordability of care delivery. Research into innovation readiness of health care organizations is a rather new field. This study addresses following research question: What factors contribute to innovation readiness of long-term care organizations for older adults?MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 stakeholders connected to long-term care for older adults in the Netherlands: academics, (top) management, innovation managers and consultants. A thematic content analysis was used to analyze the data.ResultsFour main factors were identified that contribute to innovation readiness of long-term care organizations for older adults: 1) a clear strategic course for innovation, 2) a tailored innovation journey, 3) inspirational leading for innovation, and 4) hands-on-learning for innovation. Stakeholders highlighted that innovation readiness should not be developed as an ad-hoc initiative but should be embedded into corporate strategies and decision-making processes. All stakeholders mentioned the importance of ‘preparing’ the organization for innovation readiness via a strategic course and its deployment in an innovation journey. They also stressed the importance of professional ‘learning for innovation’ in becoming innovation ready. ConclusionsThis study provides a step toward evidence-based factors that contribute to innovation readiness of long-term care organizations for older adults. This study’s 4 main factors contributing to innovation readiness are substantiated by existing literature. Therefore, the findings of this study can support long-term care managers to structurally embed innovation. A better understanding of the contribution and interplay of factors enabling innovation readiness at all stages of the innovation process is needed. Future research could verify the findings of this study and develop a scan, based on this study’s innovation readiness factors, indicating the maturity of long-term organizations for older adults.

This study aims to see whether organizational readiness, technology readiness, external environment influences e-commerce adoption, and also aims to see whether e-commerce adoption plays a role in improving performance in small, micro and medium enterprises in Medan City. This research is a quantit

In the era of globalization and rapid development of information technology, companies have to adopt the internet-based business. The internal readiness factors of Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have a significant influence on the intention of adopting e-business in SMEs. Further, external readiness factors of Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) also have a significant influence on the intention of adopting e-business in SMEs. The population of the study was SMEs producing textile products, handicrafts, and Moslem clothing in Cipadu Jaya, Larangan, Tangerang. The method of sampling was simple random sampling with 183 SMEs as samples. The study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with WarpPLS Software 6.0 for data analysis. The findings indicate that the adoption of e-commerce within SMEs was affected by Relative advantage, Compatibility, Cost, Firm size, Organizational readiness, Information intensity and product characteristics, Industry pressure, Government pressure, Consumer readiness, Support from technology vendors, CEO innovativeness, and CEOs involvement.

ABSTRACTWhile the global emergence of e-commerce has led businesses to take advantage of the technologies available to them to enhance their use of e-commerce, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are known for not adopting information technology to create jobs. Due to the dearth of studies of SME adoption of technology in transitioning European countries such as Slovakia, (Saffu, Walker, and Mazurek 2012), it is imperative to understand the factors that differentiate SME e-commerce adopters from non-adopters. Adoption and non-adoption factors of 230 Slovakian SMEs were empirically examined using logistic regression. Compatibility and Organizational Readiness, Decision and Operational Aids, and External Pressure were significant for discerning e-commerce adoption. Practical, policy, and research implications are presented. This study goes beyond the determinants of e-commerce adoption and contributes to the understanding of factors that distinguish between adopters and non-adopters of e-commerce for Slovakian SMEs.

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been applied in many healthcare organisations, but there has been limited research on the evolution of LSS application in healthcare. This paper aims to present the challenges, critical success factors (CSFs), readiness factors and most common tools and techniques used for LSS deployment in healthcare. A systematic literature review (SLR) was utilised to research the study objectives. Peer-reviewed literature over a 16-year period was studied to understand the deliverables of LSS. The SLR process identified relevant articles and screened a final selection for those under study. The systematic literature review helped the authors to identify the challenges and tools/techniques used for LSS in healthcare. Several CSFs and readiness factors for LSS deployment in healthcare are also presented. This work informs healthcare managers and professionals on the important factors for successful LSS deployment before embarking on the LSS journey. In addition, this work is a valuable resource for healthcare LSS practitioners and academic researchers to learn about, investigate and deploy LSS in the healthcare sector. This study is one of the most comprehensive SLRs covering the importance and specificity of understanding challenges, CSFs and organisational readiness for LSS in healthcare. This study provides knowledge of the successful deployment of LSS in healthcare.

The study aimed to identify and measure the impact of cloud computing on developing accounting education from the perspective of academics in the accounting department and experts and technicians in the field of information technology in the Republic of Yemen. To achieve this objective, (180) questionnaires were distributed to a purposive sample in (25) private universities in Sana’a, but only (155) were valid for analysis. The study results revealed a positive impact of cloud computing (organizational readiness, and technological readiness, and environmental readiness) on developing accounting education. Based on the multiple regression analysis, the results showed that technological readiness has a high positive impact on developing accounting education, followed by the organizational readiness, and then the environmental readiness. The results also showed that the most available dimensions of developing accounting education from the sample’s perspective is teaching methods, followed by accounting plans and courses, and then the academic staff. The study recommends that, the Board of Trustees of private universities in Yemen need to adopt cloud computing technology for digital transformation in education. It also recommends that, there is a need to include accounting programs that are professionally used within the accounting curricula, activating field training, reconsidering the current accounting teaching methods, and amending accounting plans and courses to suit technological and technical developments as well as keep pace with the requirements of the labor market.

E-Commerce adoption among Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia is low, is 28 % among 965 participants involved into e-Commerce activities (ACCCIM 2012). There are two research questions (RQ) used to achieve research objective, RQ1: What is the level of e-Commerce adoption; RQ2: Which factors have influence to e-Commerce adoption. This research proposes a framework with three variables named perceived benefits, management support and government support to investigate the potential factors influence e-Commerce adoption. The unit of analysis for this research is focus on manufacturing sector, which converts basic raw materials into daily tangible products. There are 71 of datasets valid and used for analyze. The statistical results are generated by using SmartPLS statistical software package. Among these observed variables: management support and government support have positive influencing power to e-Commerce adoption. The Beta value and R squared are calculated, the R 2 value is 0.624, which is 62.4 % of variance in e-Commerce adoption can be explained with management support and government support. In organization, top managements performed as change agent in the organization, positive motivation from management level will reduce the employees’ resistance towards innovative technologies, hence it will increase the organization operation. Based on the statistical result, it shows that the proposed research model has a strong predictive power and is useful in explaining the factors which also has some influencing power to SMEs to adopt e-Commerce. As a conclusion, the research objectives are achieved and identified the potential factors that influence to e-Commerce adoption in Malaysia.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) around the world engage in e-commerce and e-business to support business operations as well as to enhance revenue generation from nontraditional sources. Internet and e-business technologies (IEBT) are the pillars of e-commerce and e-business. Despite the universal appeal of IEBT, it has been reported that the adoption of such technologies by SMEs is influenced by contextual imperatives. The objective of this research is to investigate factors impacting the adoption of IEBT in SMEs based in the Maritime region of Canada. A research model based on the diffusion of innovation (DIT) and the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) frameworks was used to guide the discourse. Such factors as relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, management support, organizational readiness, external pressure, and government support were used to develop relevant hypotheses. Questionnaires were mailed to key informants in SMEs. Data analysis was performed using the partial least squares (PLS) technique. Predictions related to relative advantage, management support, and competition's pressure were confirmed. The study did not support the constructs of compatibility, complexity, government support, customers' and partners' pressures as significant predictors of IEBT adoption by the SMEs in the region.