Developing Nations

Levinson, Nanette S.

doi:10.1002/047148296x.tie038

The Internet Encyclopedia 2004

DOI: 10.1002/047148296x.tie038

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Developing Nations

Nanette S. Levinson

Abstract: There continues to be a gap in access, policies, and usage between developed and developing nations with regard to the Internet. This chapter examines approaches to and strategies related to the Internet in developing nations. Particular attention is paid to factors hindering and facilitating Internet development and policy making in such nations. Examples indicate the increasing prevalence of alliances amidst developing nation governments as well as with private sector, international, regional, and nongovernm… Show more

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An Investigation into the Factors Affecting E-Commerce Adoption Decisions by SMEs

Al-Somali

Gholami

Clegg

2015

Advances in E-Business Research

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Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has become an increasingly important initiative among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as both a great opportunity and as a source of competition. The factors affecting adoption decisions of e-commerce by SMEs have been well documented, but there is a paucity of empirical studies that examine the adoption of e-commerce in the Arab world. The aim of this chapter is to provide insights into the salient e-commerce adoption issues by focusing on Saudi Arabian businesses. This chapter investigates the state of e-commerce adoption and analyses the factors that determine the extent to which SMEs in Saudi Arabia are inclined towards deploying e-commerce technologies. This research was designed using a qualitative approach through exploratory case studies selected from firms in Saudi Arabia. The findings contribute towards a better conceptual and practical understanding of the main factors driving SMEs to adopt e-commerce. The study has found that the level of e-commerce implementation has yet to mature and customer readiness for Internet shopping has to improve before e-commerce reaches the levels of maturity seen in other regions of the world. This study highlights several directions for future inquiry and implications for policymakers and managers who are involved in efforts to introduce complex innovations such as e-commerce into their organisations or are interested in expanding their e-commerce applications and generating more revenue.

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An Investigation into the Factors Affecting E-Commerce Adoption Decisions by SMEs

Al-Somali

Gholami

Clegg

2015

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China and India

Raven

Huang²,

Kim

2008

Advances in E-Business Research

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The Internet has changed the way many companies do business, but has also tended to increase the disparity between firms in developed countries and those in developing countries. As the digital divide seems to grow, the question becomes how will developing countries catch up? We examine two large developing countries, China and India, in an attempt to understand their approaches to developing e-business. While both countries had access to the technology at about the same time, each has taken a different path to utilizing it. These approaches are based on a number of factors, including government initiatives and focus, infrastructure building, experience and understanding of business operations, and culture, among others. China appears to be ahead of India in the mechanics and infrastructure, but India is ahead in e-readiness. Both countries are poised for rapidly increasing e-business, however, they have huge problems of poverty and inequality between urban and rural connectivity that must be resolved to take advantage of e-business.

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Developing Nations

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An Investigation into the Factors Affecting E-Commerce Adoption Decisions by SMEs

An Investigation into the Factors Affecting E-Commerce Adoption Decisions by SMEs

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