Small-Firm Computing: Motivators and Inhibitors

This paper examines information system evolution in small firms. It focuses on applications growth, and uses the experiences of six small manufacturing firms to identify motivators and inhibitors of growth. Many factors were identified. Motivators of growth included: improved enthusiasm for the tech...

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Published in:MIS quarterly 1993-03, Vol.17 (1), p.47-60
Main Authors: Cragg, Paul B., King, Malcolm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounts receivable
Application
Applications
Business structures
Computer aided design
Computer programming
Computer software
Computer use
Employees
Engineering firms
General ledgers
Growth models
Information management
Information systems
Information technology
Management information systems
Manufacturers
Personal computers
Planning
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Small business
Small businesses
Studies
Success
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Summary:This paper examines information system evolution in small firms. It focuses on applications growth, and uses the experiences of six small manufacturing firms to identify motivators and inhibitors of growth. Many factors were identified. Motivators of growth included: improved enthusiasm for the technology. Inadequate resources and limited education about information systems were among the factors that inhibited applications growth.
ISSN:0276-7783
2162-9730
DOI:10.2307/249509