Understanding SME intention to use the internet for managing supplier information

Abstract

There is strong consensus that the Internet has the potential to positively impact firms, and SMEs in particular; however, not all firms have realized benefits from adoption. The present study extends research in the area by addressing the need to examine the “chain” of variables explaining Internet adoption. We do this by exploring SME owner/manager Internet-related usefulness and ease-of-use cognitions and intention to use the Internet for supplier information management. We also explore the influence of behavioral norms and two broader strategic perspectives, market and learning orientation, on the Internet-related cognitions. Findings have implications for researchers and practitioners by identifying factors that contribute to effectively leveraging the Internet in an important area for SMEs.

The determinants of intention to visit wellness tourism destination of young tourists

“…The respondents were the groups of individuals who had the awareness and the basic understanding of wellness tourism. The measurement scales and research instruments were developed from past literature (such as Celuch et al, 2011 andDe Vos et al, 2017). The questionnaire was given out to the respondents via an online channel by using google survey as the platform.…”

“…Nysveen, Pedersen, and Thorbjornsen (2005) defined intention to use as the individual's specific behavioral intention, while Celuch, Walz, Saxby, and Ehlen (2011) determined the intention to use as perceived usefulness and perceive ease of use, where trust is also one of the factors that affect the intention to use (Kim & Kang, 2012). Furthermore, Sheikh, Yezheng, Islam, Hameed, and Ullha Khan (2019) mentioned that the intention to use is the behavioral intention associated with adoption of online media.…”