Using information systems to achieve complementarity in SME innovation networks

Agility in responding to disruptive digital innovation: Case study of an SME

“…Third, research on entrepreneurial firms also provides some insights in dealing with the limitation of “smallness” that SMEs face inherently. Studies have suggested SMEs could leverage on external relationship networks to overcome its liability of smallness and gain access to necessary resources and capabilities not available internally (Hite, ; Hite & Hesterly, ; Rehm & Goel, ; Rindova et al, ). For example, studies of entrepreneurial firms found that external links help provide critical opportunities and financial resource (Larson & Star, ) needed to innovate and change product and service offerings (Rindova et al, ; Sampson, ).…”

The potential of cooperative networks to leverage tourism in rural regions

“…Information technology systems are central to these networks as they act as integrators and facilitators by representing, reproducing, and enabling the particular resource and activity constellations [20].…”

“…Among other factors, ICT systems can improve interactions in cross-functional as well as geographically dispersed teams and can also improve operational capabilities of knowledge workers in complex process settings, and usually several different ICT systems and application software are used in parallel, often during a limited time frame, to support specific tasks or phases [20].…”

“…Only trough cooperation, often referred to as synergies, we can assure that several complementary activities are enforced, benefiting all these activities and at the same time contribute to a common objective [20].…”

A Taxonomy of SME E-Commerce Platforms Derived from a Market-Level Analysis

“…The volume of information exchanged through social networks is increasing [3], and social networks are a natural area for SMEs to focus their efforts to improve their information sharing and dissemination. Previous research suggests that acquaintances different from those in one's own organization can provide access to new knowledge and ideas and extend the potential range of information available [57,76,81,110]. Therefore, both the information available and the ability to network constitute an interesting offer for SMEs looking to use a social media platform.…”