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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Internet Adoption"”.
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An Internet adoption framework for marketing by small business enterprises in developing countries
This study proposes an Internet adoption framework for marketing in small business enterprises, particularly in developing countries. The proposed framework could be incorporated as part of the business strategies for small business enterprises to assist owner/managers plan for exploiting the …
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Perceived attributes of diffusion of innovation theory as predictors of Internet adoption among faculty members of Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University.
The Internet is the most common communication and research tool worldwide. Perusal of the World Wide Web quickly reveals the variety of information available. Internet adoption can be considered the late 20th century's most important event. In academic environments today, Internet use among faculty …
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Connecting the Continent: the drivers of participation in Africa's digital economy
… innovation. To unlock the benefits of internet usage among households in sub-Saharan Africa, and the subsequent injection of money and talent into the continent's digital economy, it is crucial to identify the key constraints faced by individuals in adopting internet services. The …
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Impact of corporate orientation of information technology adoption in the United States forest products industry
… operations play in information technology (IT) adoption in organizations. In particular, this research stems from investigating the relationship between company success at adopting information technology systems (the Internet) in the United States forest products industry (specifically, the …
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The Learning curve: An exploration of the digital literacy dimension to ISPs
… potential benefits of expanding access to the Internet in developing countries. In response to the optimism, the current state of the internet access landscape in Kenya is characterized by a diverse mix of dominant market-driven models, which, despite increased availability are still …
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A Study of Resource-Based Market Entry Strategies in the Hotel Industry
… accommodations, the widespread use of the internet for searching and booking accommodations, and the adoption of asset-light business models. In this new competitive landscape, hospitality firms struggle to gain a competitive advantage, particularly as they lack rare and inimitable …
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Technology adoption determinants: strategic management implications for small, owner-managed travel firms in Jamaica.
… by thoroughly reviewing classical theories of adoption such as the diffusion of innovation theory, and the technology acceptance model, and subsequently analyses literature on pertinent theories which have been highlighted as drivers of adoption such as the Resource-Based View, Firm Strategy, …
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A study of Marlborough winery web sites: Do their current formats encourage a beneficial winery-customer relationship?: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Studies at Lincoln University
This paper reports on research that examined Internet adoption by twenty Marlborough wineries and focused on how their current formats are encouraging beneficial consumer relations. The Marlborough wine industry has been a recent global and local success story and wineries appear to have adopted …
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Bridging the Rural - Urban Digital Divide in Residential Internet Access
… in the percentage of households that access the Internet at home (a discrepancy commonly known as the "digital divide"). The theoretical framework underlying a household's Internet adoption decision is examined, with emphasis on the roles that household characteristics, network externalities, and …
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Factors impacting on technology acceptance for the micro/SME electronics retailer.
… energise and invigorate practitioners into using internet based technologies more fully in their business practices. This supported the widely held belief that the internet can and does enhance and improve business efficiency. It also suggests that SMEs were not fully engaging with the technology …
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Consumer Search Behaviour and Adoption of Online Booking of Travel Services in Saudi Arabia
… to establish their attitudes towards, and adoption of online search and booking processes. It also aimed to explore current experiences within travel agencies of the adoption of online booking systems in the Saudi Arabian market. The study relied on a multi-method research design, with a …
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Evaluating e-business models for the UK and Malaysian companies.
… of lagging behind in adopting the technology (Internet) has rushed many firms to blindly engage in e-business initiatives without deriving much benefit. In addition, firms are facing technical, managerial, and cultural issues while adopting e-business strategies in business, which has resulted …
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Information systems implementation and IT-enabled organisational change in the Eastern Caribbean tourism sector : an examination of factors impacting on the successful adoption and use of the Internet and web-based systems in national tourist offices and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation
This research project addresses the adoption of the Internet and implementation of webbased systems by quasi-governmental organisations responsible for the management of tourism in the small island developing states (SIDS) in the Eastern Caribbean. The key aspects of this work entail the …
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Adoption and non-adoption: Profiling Internet usage among tourists to New Zealand
Since the explosion of the internet as a business medium, one of its primary uses has been marketing. The advantages of using the internet for business-to-consumer transactions are clear. The openness of the internet is creating opportunities for virtually all companies across various industries. …