Applying the environmental context of T-O-E framework to examine the effects of environmental factors on adoption practice of ICT in Pakistani garment sector SMES -A case study of district of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Ullah, Sami; Qureshi, Qamar Afaq; Abbas, Mazhar

doi:10.5958/2321-2012.2019.00003.4

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“…The TOE framework is the most suitable model that explains the applicability and wider exploratory dimensions necessary for studying how organisations in general and SMEs adopt technology [7,18,65]. Additionally, Dwivedi, Kapoor, and Chen [66] suggested using TOE for new technologies adoption, which is capable of developing an understanding both for practitioners and academia.…”

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Social Media Adoption and Financial Sustainability: Learned Lessons from Developing Countries

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Social Media (SM) is considered one of the most discussed topics in today’s business environment, mostly because of the recent developments and improvements in computer and ICT (Information and Communications Technology) technologies. However, very little is known about Social Media’s (SM) role in creating Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ (SMEs’) financial sustainability. Drawing upon the Technology Organisational and Environmental (TOE) framework, the authors constructed a comprehensive model that examined the role of different factors in the adoption of SM by SMEs in developing countries (using Pakistan as an example). Using a questionnaire survey of 383 owners/managers of SMEs in Pakistan, the research findings determined the different factors (i.e., organisational, technological, and environmental), which can impact the adoption of SM by SMEs. In line with previous research studies, the results of structural equation modelling show that technological factors such as perceived benefits of SM, compatibility of SM, cost, and trust have a substantial effect on SMEs’ SM adoption. Similarly, both organisational factors: top management support and technological competence, are strong predictors of SM adoption in SMEs. Finally, environmental factors (i.e., competitor pressure, customer pressure, and information intensity) positively impacted SM adoption by SMEs. The effect of SM adoption on SMEs’ financial sustainability was also tested and found to be positive and significant. Several theoretical and practical implications for owners/managers and other stakeholders regarding SM’s successful implementation by SMEs are highlighted within the paper.

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Social Media Adoption and Financial Sustainability: Learned Lessons from Developing Countries

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“…And there are environmental and organizational effects [33]. These aspects are vital for evaluating the adoption of new technology in businesses [10]. Because the preceding two theories do not explain how environmental and organizational factors affect digital marketing adoption in SMEs, we need a theory that encompasses all three dimensions (technological, organizational, and environmental).…”

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“…Because the preceding two theories do not explain how environmental and organizational factors affect digital marketing adoption in SMEs, we need a theory that encompasses all three dimensions (technological, organizational, and environmental). Ullah [10] claimed that the TOE framework best explains the applicability and larger exploratory dimensions required to explore new technology adoption in SMEs. One study concluded that "the need to understand innovation adoption in organizations shows that the TOE framework can provide insights for scholars and practitioners", finding that the TOE framework is particularly useful for examining the elements that influence an organization's adoption of new technologies.…”

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“…A total of 95% of SMEs fail within the first five years despite having a significant presence and impact. Out of the 5% that are still in business, 25% are SMEs, which has a negative effect on living standards, employment, and economic growth, and just 2% of them have a business website [10]. When it comes to implementing and utilizing DM, Pakistani SMEs may pursue similar paths.…”

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Factors Affecting Digital Marketing Adoption in Pakistani Small and Medium Enterprises

Ullah,

Khan,

Rakhmonov

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Background: A substantial portion of the world’s population owns and utilizes computers and mobile devices, contributing to the rapid expansion of digital advertising. Marketers swiftly recognized the communicative benefits of social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Considering the importance of social media platforms and digital modes of marketing, it is considered especially significant for small firms to integrate these platforms into their business strategies in order to improve performance. Methods: Based on this aim, this study collected data from 363 owners/managers of SMEs in Pakistan. Structural equation modeling is used to check the hypothesized model of the study. Results: The results show that compatibility, owner/manager support, employee IT skills, financial cost, government policies, and social influence significantly affect adoption of digital marketing by SMEs in Pakistan. Conclusions: Furthermore, digital marketing also positively affects SME performance. This paper discusses the study’s findings as well as managerial and academic implications, including its limitations and future research avenues.

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“…As these enterprises have a higher labor force as compared to large scale enterprises, and these enterprises are mostly based on the performance of employees instead of large machinery, the establishment of HR management in these small or medium scale enterprises is an effective tool to achieve the business goals. The effective implementation of HR management practices regarding recruitment & selection, training and development, reward & compensation, and employee performance management can help SMEs to improve the working performance of employees, which would be helpful in getting business goals (Ullah, Qureshi, & Abbas, 2019).…”

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The Influence of Human Resource Management Practices on the SMEs Performance: Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

Ahmad

Hashmi

Ali³

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Recently, human resource practices have been considered as the foremost solution for high organizational performance and attained the focus of recent studies and regulators. Therefore, the present study investigates the impact of human resource practices such as recruitment and selection, training and development, reward and compensation, and performance management on SMEs performance in Pakistan. The present research also examines the mediating role of employee engagement among the nexus of recruitment and selection, training and development, reward and compensation, performance management, and SMEs performance in Pakistan. This research has adopted the questionnaires to collect the data and executed the smart-PLS to analyze the data. The results revealed that recruitment and selection, training and development, reward and compensation, and performance management have a positive association with SMEs’ performance. The findings also exposed that employee engagement positively mediating the links among recruitment and selection, training and development, reward and compensation, performance management, and SMEs performance in Pakistan. This study has provided the guidelines to the policymakers that they should extend their focus towards human resource practices that improve organizational performance.

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Applying the environmental context of T-O-E framework to examine the effects of environmental factors on adoption practice of ICT in Pakistani garment sector SMES -A case study of district of Faisalabad, Pakistan

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Social Media Adoption and Financial Sustainability: Learned Lessons from Developing Countries

Social Media Adoption and Financial Sustainability: Learned Lessons from Developing Countries

Factors Affecting Digital Marketing Adoption in Pakistani Small and Medium Enterprises

The Influence of Human Resource Management Practices on the SMEs Performance: Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

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