This document, "Strategies for Growth in SMEs: The Role of Information and Information Systems," published by Butterworth-Heinemann in December 2004, offers a comprehensive exploration into the critical intersection of information systems and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Authored by Margi Levy and Philip Powell, this work delves into the unique challenges and opportunities SMEs face regarding information and its strategic application. It is intended for researchers in Information Systems (IS) and SMEs, students enrolled in entrepreneurship or IS courses, and professionals dedicated to supporting SME development.
The manual is structured into six sections, examining key topics such as the nature of SMEs, the background of IS, their practical use within SMEs, and the strategic planning and transformation enabled by IS. It further explores IS flexibility, business process re-engineering, resource-based strategy, and knowledge management, critically evaluating existing theories and proposing new models for SME-specific issues. This publication represents the first comprehensive examination of IS within the SME context, providing valuable insights and future research agendas for its intended audience.
Strategies for Growth in SMEs explores for the first time the role of information and information systems (IS) concepts in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Most IS research focuses on large firms, yet the majority of firms in most economies are SMEs. The book considers the applicability of IS theory and practice to SMEs and develops new theories that are relevant to these firms. Composed of 6 sections, it covers, amongst other things; the nature of SMEs, the background to IS, and SMEs' use of IS, issues of IS strategy and planning in SMEs, the way that firms can transform through use of IS, evaluation, IS flexibility, business process re-engineering, resource-based strategy and knowledge management, the appropriateness of existing theories and the development of new models to address SME-specific issues. The final section of the book reviews the learning in the previous chapters and poses future agendas for research. Written by two of the leading figures in the field, this book will be essential reading for researchers in IS and SMEs, students on entrepreneurship or IS courses, and others that focus on SMEs.
Author: Levy, Margi
Author: Powell, Philip
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Strategies for Growth in Smes: The Role of Information and Information Sytems
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2004-12-21
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780750663519
Category: Computers : General
Strategies for Growth in SMEs explores for the first time the role of information and information systems (IS) concepts in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Most IS research focuses on large firms, yet the majority of firms in most economies are SMEs. The book considers the applicability of IS theory and practice to SMEs and develops new theories that are relevant to these firms. Composed of 6 sections, it covers, amongst other things; the nature of SMEs, the background to IS, and SMEs' use of IS, issues of IS strategy and planning in SMEs, the way that firms can transform through use of IS, evaluation, IS flexibility, business process re-engineering, resource-based strategy and knowledge management, the appropriateness of existing theories and the development of new models to address SME-specific issues. The final section of the book reviews the learning in the previous chapters and poses future agendas for research. Written by two of the leading figures in the field, this book will be essential reading for researchers in IS and SMEs, students on entrepreneurship or IS courses, and others that focus on SMEs.
Author: Levy, Margi
Author: Powell, Philip
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Strategies for Growth in Smes: The Role of Information and Information Sytems
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2004-12-21
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780750663519
Category: Computers : General
