The benefits of e-business adoption: an empirical study of Iranian SMEs
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https://doi.org/10.24200/jmas.vol3iss01pp9-16Abstract
The global nature of business today and the advances in information and communications technologies have compelled corporations to employ emerging technologies in order to remain competitive. Methodology: In recent years the electronic business has been adopted by many corporations to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and to strengthen their competitive position. This study examines the impact of web-based e-business on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iran. Results: The analyses of data collected for this study provide valuable information to the executives of manufacturing and service SMEs. Conclusion: The findings show that the SMEs in the sample have benefited from e-business implementation in both operational and performance areas of their organization.References
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