Barriers Of E-commerce Adoption Research Articles

Analysis of organizational culture and e-commerce adoption in the context of top management perspectives

Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the factors influencing e-commerce adoption (ECA) among SMEs and evaluate its impact on their business performance. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owners and managers across diverse industries and geographical locations.Methods: The analysis involved collecting and scrutinizing data from various organizations to provide a quantitative understanding of the relationship between organizational culture and ECA perceptions among top management. The factorability of the collected data was tested using the Bartlett’s test of sphericity and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test, which are commonly used to assess the appropriateness of data for factor analysis.Findings: This work underscores the importance of acknowledging the role of culture in ECA and emphasizes the significance of further research and strategies for fostering a culture that promotes and supports e-commerce within enterprises. Finally, barriers of ECA and Influencing and user satisfaction factors are identified and the conceptual framework of factors influencing ecommerce adoption in SMEs (Service sector) of ASSAM is developed.Novelty: Applying these tests specifically to the context of ECA in SMEs is a novel application.

Gender Disparities in E-commerce Adoption Barriers among Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

This research study investigates the gender-based differences in e-commerce adoption barriers among entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Employing a quantitative research approach, a sample of 460 entrepreneurs from the Hambantota District was selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Primary data was collected through a validated questionnaire, and data analysis involved statistical techniques such as regression analysis. The findings highlight substantial disparities in the perception of e-commerce adoption barriers between male and female entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Female entrepreneurs encounter unique challenges in the realm of e-commerce adoption, underscoring the significant influence of gender on shaping adoption patterns. While both genders identify Lack of awareness and knowledge of e-commerce, Lack of qualified personnel to develop and support e-commerce, and Lack of popularity for online shopping as substantial and persistent barriers, Fear and reluctance to change and Inadequate delivery networks emerge as particularly noteworthy obstacles for female entrepreneurs. These research findings hold implications for the formulation of more effective government policies and strategic initiatives aimed at fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly to empower female entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Barriers of e-commerce Adoption in Ethiopia; Large and Medium Scale Manufacturing Industries

Barriers of e-commerce Adoption in Ethiopia; Large and Medium Scale Manufacturing Industries

A Contemporaneous Statistical Note on E-Commerce Adoption in Romania – Based SMEs

During the recent period, the scientific literature has highlighted the role of E-commerce in business development and growth. In this article we revisit the specifics of E-commerce adoption, focusing on the case of Romanian SMEs. Using the online questionnaire survey method and the principal component analysis, we draw a comprehensive picture of Romanian SMEs with E-commerce activities, with reference to the determinants and barriers of E-commerce adoption, benefits emerged with the use of E-commerce and main problems in the E-commerce development. We find that the main factor determining E-commerce adoption is the perceived relative advantage brought by E-commerce activities pointing to higher productivity and efficiency inside the company, while the major barrier is the lack of compatibility between E-commerce activities and the SME’s way of doing business, and not the costs, as initially expected. The low competitiveness of the business environment has an important role in deterring E-commerce activity. We conclude that the launch of information campaigns for enhancing familiarity with E-commerce practices for increasing confidence in E-commerce activities for both SMEs managers and their clients is among the most effective measures for intensifying E-commerce activity in Romania.

FACTORS INFLUENCING E-COMMERCE ADOPTION AMONG MALAY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN KUCHING SARAWAK

Nowadays, women entrepreneurs have become part of the important factor in the world of entrepreneurship in terms of economic development contributions and social inclusion. Moreover, the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to foster innovation, experimentation, and adaptation in the business environment is crucial for countries undergoing radical transformation. 140 respondents were involved in this survey which was conducted for two weeks and the data from the questionnaires were analysed and computed by using mean score, regression and correlation. This paper aims to investigate the factors that affect the adoption of E-Commerce by Malay women entrepreneurs in Kuching Sarawak. Variables are categorized based on different E-Commerce adoption context which include technological factors, organizational factors and environmental factors with additional of benefits and barriers of E-Commerce adoption are expected to affect the adoption of ECommerce. Quantitative approach was used for this study. The findings indicate that perceived relative advantage was the most influencing factor in the adoption of E-Commerce among Malay women entrepreneurs in Kuching Sarawak. Furthermore, the finding from this study complements several prior studies. Only perceived relative advantage, cost and competitive pressure has the ability in predicting the level of E-Commerce adoption. This study also highlights that perceived benefit from adopting ECommerce by Malay women entrepreneurs to be imminent as it provides access to new markets. This study also shows that Malay women entrepreneurs in Kuching Sarawak have yet to utilize E-Commerce technologies despite having acknowledged perceiving the benefits that can be obtained by adopting ECommerce

Using competing models to evaluate the role of environmental pressures in ecommerce adoption by small and medium sized travel agents in a developing country

This study investigates the factors that influence e-commerce adoption in SME travel agents in a developing country. The research is based upon a questionnaire survey of travel agents in Egypt and employs advanced statistical techniques to test a conceptual framework that extends the technology acceptance model. Using competing models the study examines the relationship between e-commerce adoption, perceived benefits, perceived barriers and environmental pressures. The results indicate that environmental pressures significantly affect the perceived benefits and barriers of e-commerce adoption, in addition to having an indirect effect on adoption behaviour. Insights are provided into the nature of relationships between the key factors that determine e-commerce adoption and the extent to which they can be used to develop effective strategies for SME travel agent re-intermediation in the global travel market. Implications are identified for practice and government policy in relation to the use of e-commerce in SME travel businesses in developing countries.

Adoption and use of e-commerce in SMEs

In this study, nonlinear Logit and probit models are used to analyse the important factors that impact on the tendency of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to use electronic commerce in one of the industrial parks in Kermanshah province of Iran. Furthermore, it identifies the major barriers of e-commerce adoption in these SMEs. The Sample of the study includes 35 SMEs in this province. The results of probit and Logit models suggest that a lower level of the internet service costs, motivates firms to adopt e-commerce. In addition, if the government provides free e-commerce facilities for SMEs, it can encourage SMEs to adopt e-commerce. Furthermore, the results show that due to uncertainty in the e-commerce, producing high-quality products and traditional exports cannot raise the tendency of sample firms to adopt e-commerce.

Small business clusters and their role in prioritising barriers to e-commerce adoption: a study of two approaches to cluster development

In the last decade there has been renewed interest in the role of clusters as tools for boosting regional competitiveness. This has been especially evident with the advent of e-commerce and initiatives by governments throughout the world encouraging the adoption and use of the technology. This paper investigates two approaches to cluster development and e-commerce adoption and their effect on the level of importance placed on barriers to e-commerce adoption by regional small businesses. The results show that not only does membership/non-membership of a cluster affect the perceived importance of barriers to e-commerce, but that the cluster approach itself also affects the priorities placed on e-commerce adoption barriers.

E-Commerce Adoption Barriers in Small Business and the Differential Effects of Gender

E-Commerce Adoption Barriers in Small Business and the Differential Effects of Gender