Adopting Dynamic Capabilities of Mobile Information and Communication Technology in Namibian Small and Medium Enterprises

Sumaili, Albertinian; Dlodlo, Nomusa; Osakwe, Jude

doi:10.1109/oi.2018.8535941

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“…Furthermore, research studies conducted by (Hussin et al, 2019;Khayer et al, 2020;Kamarudin et al, 2022;Majengo and Mbise, 2022) discussed the challenges and benefits of Cloud Computing adoption within SMEs. As result, this study departs from those studies (Mokwena & Hlebela, 2018;Sumaili et al, 2018;Owoseni & Twinomurinzi, 2018;Hussin et al, 2019;Khayer et al, 2020;Weaven et al, 2021;Kamarudin et al, 2022;Majengo & Mbise, 2022) by developing a conceptual model for the use of SaaS to improve dynamic capabilities of South African SMEs.…”

Section: Kademetemementioning

confidence: 60%

“…The ability of SMEs to identify the importance of new information (Kademeteme & Twinomurinzi, 2019) and then use it to benefit the organizations and improve firm performance is called absorptive capability (Senshaw & Twinomurinzi, 2021). Absorptive capabilities enable SMEs to acquire knowledge from the market to improve marketing skills (Maduku et al, 2016;Abbas et al, 2018;Sumaili et al, 2018;Schoemaker et al, 2018;Kademeteme & Twinomurinzi, 2019;Pitelis & Wang, 2019).…”

Section: Absorptive Capabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A study conducted by Sumaili et al (2018) noted that SMEs with dynamic capabilities will usually find it easy to successfully compete with large organizations in the market. However, Rashidirad and Salimian, (2020) argue that dynamic capabilities are not sufficient to improve firm performance.…”

Section: Innovative Capabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Business aspects such as sales (Sumaili et al, 2018), marketing (Maduku et al, 2016), customer relationship management (CRM) (Sumaili et al, 2018), and payroll are important for SMEs (Kamarudin et al, 2022). Therefore, it is anticipated that SMEs will benefit from using SaaS (Kamarudin et al, 2022) Furthermore, SaaS can also be used to develop business processes that improve SMEs adaptive capabilities (Parida et al, 2016); for example, managing information (Mwaniki & Ondiek, 2018;Senshaw & Twinomurinzi, 2021).…”

Section: Software As Service (Saas) In Smes and Dynamic Capabilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The similarity between the research studies conducted by (Mokwena & Hlebela, 2018;Sumaili et al, 2018;Owoseni & Twinomurinzi, 2018;Weaven et al, 2021) is that they focused on the role of dynamic capabilities, the adoption of SaaS and the adoption of mobile ICT and applications in SMEs. Furthermore, research studies conducted by (Hussin et al, 2019;Khayer et al, 2020;Kamarudin et al, 2022;Majengo and Mbise, 2022) discussed the challenges and benefits of Cloud Computing adoption within SMEs.…”

Section: Kademetemementioning

confidence: 99%

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The use of Software as a Service to improve the Dynamic Capabilities of South African Small and Medium Enterprises

Makelana¹,

Kekwaletswe²,

Segooa³

2022

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Business aspects such as sales, human resources management (HRM), marketing, accounting, and customer relationship management (CRM) are important for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, it is anticipated that SMEs will get to benefit from using innovative technologies (IT) such as Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS is a Cloud Computing model where applications, resources, and services are provided by the service provider (SP) to SMEs and accessed via the internet. SaaS may transform SMEs. One of the major benefits of SaaS is its dynamic capabilities. Despite the benefits of SaaS, the utilization of this technology in SMEs, particularly in developing countries is still limited. This research study aims to develop a conceptual model for the use of SaaS to improve the dynamic capabilities of South African SMEs. In this study, the theory of Technology-Task-Fit (TTF) will be adopted and used to underpin the study. A positivist research paradigm will be adopted. The study will use a quantitative research approach and data will be collected from 344 SME managers in South Africa using a questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) will be applied in this study to analyze the data.

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Section: Kademetemementioning

confidence: 60%

Section: Absorptive Capabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Innovative Capabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Software As Service (Saas) In Smes and Dynamic Capabilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Kademetemementioning

confidence: 99%

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2022

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Designing an Email Security Awareness Program for State-Owned Enterprises in Namibia

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Shilongo

2022

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Mobile Technology Diffusion in a Developing Economy

Lamptey

2020

Handbook of Research on Managing Information Systems in Developing Economies

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This study is on the rising patronage of mobile data in a developing economy and changes that have ensued from its adoption by a higher education institution. Studies on the growing use of mobiles in higher education exist. This qualitative inquiry advances research on developing economies by providing evidence of transformational effects on a single case. Study participants were administrators who led the adoption process. Primary data was gathered from interviews while local and international reports delivered secondary facts on rising mobile data patronage. Findings indicate that mobile data patronage is influencing its pedagogical use. Adoption has resulted in institutional changes in the form of emerged roles and arrangements. If undisrupted by technological innovations or communal group behavior, the arrangements may gain legitimacy with time. From an institutional theory perspective, mobile technology appears to be playing an agential role on the landscape of the institution. The study cautions institutions to focus on pedagogical aims in their adoption of technology.

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Adopting Dynamic Capabilities of Mobile Information and Communication Technology in Namibian Small and Medium Enterprises

Cited by 4 publications

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The use of Software as a Service to improve the Dynamic Capabilities of South African Small and Medium Enterprises

The use of Software as a Service to improve the Dynamic Capabilities of South African Small and Medium Enterprises

Designing an Email Security Awareness Program for State-Owned Enterprises in Namibia

Mobile Technology Diffusion in a Developing Economy

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