scholarly journals An exploratory study of e-business systems implementation in Korean small business as a resource based perspectives

2008 ◽  
Vol null (24) ◽  
pp. 25-44
Author(s):  
Jung Hyeon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Systems Implementation

Psychographic segmentation of the self-employed: An exploratory study

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew G. Kenney ◽  
Art Weinstein
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
The Self ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Group Technique

Although it is well established in the academic literature that entrepreneurs share common traits, there has been limited research dedicated to evaluating psychographic profiles of the self-employed. Using the Nominal Group Technique, the authors gleaned insight from a panel of experts in an effort to segment the self-employed based on personality traits and the benefits they receive from an entrepreneurial career. The findings show that self-employed individuals can be classified into four distinct segments: Exemplars, Generals, Moms and Dads, and Altruists. Each group derives different benefits from self-employment. Understanding these benefits can greatly assist entrepreneurship educators and marketers of small business oriented products and services.

An exploratory study to examine the success of electronic banking systems implementation in a developing nation

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Kofi Andoh Baidoo ◽  
Marco A. Villarreal ◽  
Lai C. Liu ◽  
Perpetual Wuddah Martey
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Electronic Banking ◽  
Developing Nation ◽  
Banking Systems ◽  
Systems Implementation

Perceived Causes of Small Business Failures: A Research Note

1983 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Peterson ◽  
George Kozmetsky ◽  
Nancy M. Ridgway
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Business Failure ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Business Failures ◽  
Small Business Failure

A nationwide survey of approximately 1,000 small business owners and managers was conducted to investigate the perceived causes of small business failure. In addition, survey participants were asked for suggestions for reducing the number of small business failures. The major cause of small business failures—according to the individuals surveyed—is a lack of management expertise. Consequently, the survey participants’ primary suggestion for decreasing small business failures was to improve management education. 1 1 This research was supported in part by a grant from Safeguard Business Systems, Inc.

scholarly journals The Adoption of e-business Technologies and Processes in Nigerian Small Business Enterprises.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Olakunle Olayinka
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Global Increase

Small businesses are often considered important to a nation’s economy. In Nigeria, the small business sector contributes about 48% to the GDP, and there is an increasing effort to support the small business sector as a way of combatting societal ills. Within the last decade, there has been a global increase in the use of e-business by both large and small companies. Today, it is generally acknowledged that e-business provides a range of opportunities for small businesses to operate and compete effectively; however, in developing countries such as Nigeria, there is very limited research on e-business adoption in the small business sector. This thesis examines the adoption of e-business technologies and processes in Nigerian small businesses. Using an inductive approach, informed by a case study strategy, a longitudinal study of six small businesses in Lagos, Nigeria was conducted. Data was collected using interviews and questionnaires, and both thematic analysis and framework analysis were utilised to analyse the cases. Research results indicate that small businesses in Nigeria are utilising e-business systems. Key issues impacting upon e-business adoption and eight critical influencing factors that affect adoption were identified. Based on the case study findings, a framework for the development and implementation of e-business strategy in the Nigerian small business sector was developed and validated. This framework will be of value to small business owners involved in e-business operations, and also provides a basis for follow-up research in developing world countries.

scholarly journals Practice of Social Responsibility in Moroccan Companies « An Exploratory Study »

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (31) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Mouna El Mousadik ◽  
Fatima El Kandoussi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Increasing Function

This paper discusses the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Moroccan context. The main purpose of this study is to draw up an inventory current situation of the CSR in Moroccan small business companies, as such to help understand the commitment of this type of business in sustainable economic development. It has been proven, by the survey among forty small Casablanca business leaders representing different sectors of activity, that the managers integrate unknowingly in their management the concept of SR, and that when it comes to social practices a link certainly exist between the company and its stakeholders (costumers, providers…). The survey shows that more than half of the interviewed executives stipulate that either they heard or know about SR; this awareness towards the concept is an increasing function which depend on the size of company. As also Moroccan leaders are aware of the advantages in engaging social responsibility approach in their business; this finding suggests as well that social responsibility can be of direct economic value for the firm.

scholarly journals Editorial

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anona Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Law School ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Future Directions

Issues and future directions in the regulation and technology of small business enterprises.The papers in this edition of the Journal of Business Systems Governance and Ethics were initially presented at a conference that introduced the results of research conducted in two projects by the Governance Research Program of the Victoria Law School, Victoria University, into regulation and the use of information and communications technology (ICT) by small business.

Health Care Coverage and Costs in Small Business: An Exploratory Study

1993 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 179-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunus Kathawala ◽  
Dean Elmuti ◽  
Christie Roszkowski
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Health Care Coverage
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