E-Commerce: The Next Global Frontier For Small Businesses

Mehta, Kamlesh T.; Shah, Vivek

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“…Although SMEs using e-commerce are still lagging behind the larger firms (Rahayu and Day, 2017), e-commerce is dedicated to create employment and fostering regional growth and innovation (Jones and Beynon, 2011), thereby having a positive effect on the economic status of their countries (Shemi and Procter, 2018; Ghobakhloo et al , 2011). Moreover, the adoption of e-commerce by SMEs enables them to pursue a global strategy to target a broader customer base (Mehta and Shah, 2001; Moodley, 2003; Beck et al , 2005), address environmental and competitive pressures in their industries (Wymer and Regan, 2005; Grandon and Pearson, 2004a, 2004b) and take advantage of significant cost savings associated with implementing such a technology (Raymond et al , 2005; Riemenschneider et al , 2003; Santarelli and D’Altri, 2003).…”

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Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities towards e-commerce adoption of SMEs in Indonesia

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Rafiki

Lubis

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (EO), knowledge management process (KMP) and dynamic capability (DC) toward the adoption of electronic commerce (e-commerce) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in North Sumatera. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative methodology using Smart PLS of structural equation model. A survey is done by distributing the questionnaires to the respondents (owner-managers) of SMEs across sectors. Using a convenient sampling technique, 131 respondents were selected. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 11 hypotheses were tested. Findings It is found that both innovativeness and proactiveness of EO have a significant relationship with e-commerce adoption (EA), while the risk-taking of EO is found as insignificant. Both risk-taking and proactiveness of EO are significantly related to KMP, but innovation of EO is found to be insignificant. Moreover, KMP significantly mediates the relationship between risk-taking and proactiveness of EO and EA, while KMP insignificantly mediates the relationship between innovativeness of EO and EA. Finally, it is found that DC has a significant relationship in EA. Originality/value By using the resource based-theory, the study on the decision of EA by SMEs is conducted which focuses on a number of internal and external factors influencing the adoption decision. This differs from other studies using theories of the technological, organizational and environmental, theory of acceptance and use of technology, theory of planned behavior, theory of reasoned action and others which emphasized on the implementation and usage of EA.

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Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities towards e-commerce adoption of SMEs in Indonesia

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“…Accordingly, a higher level of proactiveness among small business managers in terms of anticipating and meeting market trends can lead to e-commerce adoption (Bharadwaj and Soni, 2007). In making this argument, it is assumed that e-commerce is perceived as a competitive tool among SMEs (Johnston et al, 2007;Mehta and Shah, 2001).…”

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“…Johnston et al, 2007;Martin and Matlay, 2003;Wymer and Regan, 2005;Grandon and Pearson, 2004;Bianchi and Bivona, 2002;Webb, 2002). In general, past research evidence indicates that SMEs adopt e-commerce in order to pursue a global strategy that enables them to target a broader customer base (Mehta and Shah, 2001;Moodley, 2003;Beck et al, 2005), address environmental and competitive pressures in their industries (Wymer and Regan, 2005;Grandon and Pearson, 2004), and take advantage of significant cost savings associated with implementing such a technology (Raymond et al, 2005;Riemenschneider et al, 2003;Santarelli and D'Altri, 2003). Despite the growing number of empirical research dealing with e-commerce issues in SMEs, the literature has largely been confined to exploratory studies that examine various factors affecting e-commerce adoption in SMEs (Wymer and Regan, 2005;Houghton and Winklhofer, 2004;Matlay, 2004).…”

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Electronic commerce adoption, entrepreneurial orientation and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) performance

Abebe¹

2014

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

136

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Purpose – This study aims to contribute to the literature by addressing two research questions: is there a relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of SMEs? And, more importantly, does the degree of entrepreneurial orientation moderate the relationship between e-commerce adoption and SME performance? Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from a sample of 55 manufacturing and service SMEs located in the state of Texas, USA, between 2008 and 2009 using a structured questionnaire. Customized questionnaires were mailed out to the owner-managers of 55 SMEs. A moderated regression analysis was conducted to test the two hypotheses. Findings – The results suggest that e-commerce adoption has a significant, positive influence on SMEs' average sales growth rate and that adopters of e-commerce technology have significantly higher average sales growth rate than non-adopters. The results also indicate that e-commerce adoption positively affects SMEs' annual sales growth rate even more when the sample firms have higher level of entrepreneurial orientation. Overall, the results of this analysis indicate the importance of e-commerce adoption as well as SMEs' entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of SMEs. Research limitations/implications – The findings of this study can be useful for SMEs in general as a means of understanding how e-commerce adoption positively affects the firm's performance. Such a relationship suggests that e-commerce adoption is an important factor that can enhance firm's internal processes and ultimately performance. Therefore, e-commerce adopters should continue to utilize this technology while non-adopters should consider harnessing the potential of this technology to further streamline their operations and effectiveness. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the role of e-commerce adoption and entrepreneurial orientation in small firm performance.

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“…Large industries historically did not directly connect to their end clients and therefore required that middle-men could now make such a connection. Mehta & Shah (2011) [2] identify several reasons to incorporate e-business as a new distribution channel for companies, with particular emphasis on the potential for geographic expansion and greater exposure in current markets. E-business has been growing in recent years.…”

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Changes in Multinational Industrial Enterprises through the Adoption of Innovation: Case of E-Business in Brazilian and Foreign Capital Companies

Zilber¹,

Rosa²

2013

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The objective of this study was to understand the changes that took place in large multinational industries acting in the physical world that, by adopting e-business, started acting in the virtual world, as well as the needs that led to this adoption. Method: multi-case study with two companies, a national industry ("A") and a subsidiary of a developed country ("B") in Brazil. Results: In terms of motivation, both companies mentioned an increase in revenue, but "B" highlighted its alignment with global strategy, focused on innovation and e-business, as a "showcase" of the company's innovative side. Logistical transformations: "A" hired a logistics operator; "B" developed internally adapted logistics, taking advantage of knowledge from its headquarters.

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E-Commerce: The Next Global Frontier For Small Businesses

Abstract: This paper discusses the growth of E-

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Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities towards e-commerce adoption of SMEs in Indonesia

Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities towards e-commerce adoption of SMEs in Indonesia

Electronic commerce adoption, entrepreneurial orientation and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) performance

Changes in Multinational Industrial Enterprises through the Adoption of Innovation: Case of E-Business in Brazilian and Foreign Capital Companies

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