Paper Info
Title
SMEs: aligning IS and the strategic context
Abstract
Based on multiple-case research, this paper develops a model of strategic information systems (IS) investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). IS investment is modelled as a function of an SME's strategic context as defined by its strategic focus, i.e. cost reduction versus value added and its market positioning, i.e. few versus many customers. The paper first investigates the ways in which IS may add value to organizations. It then outlines the use of IS in SMEs. This is followed by an analysis of competitiveness in small businesses. The paper develops an analytical model, which is termed the focus-dominance model, analyses case studies of 27 firms and reports that IS investment is strongly influenced by an SME's strategic context. Four cases are presented in order to illustrate the four different IS profiles identified. Finally, the implications for theory and practice are discussed.
Year
DOI
Venue
2001
10.1080/02683960110063672
JIT
Keywords
Field
DocType
strategic information systems,geographic information systems,health information systems,information systems management,business information systems,information security,computer information systems,computer information technology,information management,inversion,information science,management information systems,soft system methodology,business model,information technology,accounting information systems,investment,information management system,information system,jit,information systems technology,management science
Information system,Management information systems,Economics,Soft systems methodology,Accounting information system,Information technology,Knowledge management,Business model,Strategic information system,Strategic planning
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
16
3
1466-4437
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
70
4.94
12
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Margi Levy119416.96
Philip Powell258056.25
Philip Yetton374756.18