Tarute, A., Duobiene, J., Kloviene, L. et al. (2 more authors) (2018) Identifying factors affecting digital transformation of SMEs. In: Li, E.Y. and Chang, F.-K., (eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB). International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB) 2018, 02-06 Dec 2018, Guilin, China. AIS Electronic Library (AISeL) , pp. 373-381.
Abstract
The paper is motivated by a need to encourage a more profound understanding of digital transformation issues in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This paper aims to identify the essential factors that determine the digital transformation of SMEs. We began by reflecting on the concept and usage of digital transformation in companies of different type and size. With this appreciation, we then elaborated upon the challenges of digital transformation for SMEs. In this context, we overviewed the scientific literature concerning the factors which influence the process of digital transformation and are significant for SMEs. Finally, in the light of our reflections, we suggested the set of factors which should be taken into account moving towards the digitalization of SMEs. By focusing on the key factors of the digital transformation of SMEs, we provided some contributions. First of all, we articulated a categorization regarding internal and external factors in relation to the digital transformation of SMEs. Future research should pay more attention to external factors, and verify empirically the significance of the factors identified.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 International Conference on Electronic Business. |
Keywords: | Digital transformation; digitalization; factors; SMEs |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Management School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 01 Aug 2019 13:06 |
Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2019 13:06 |
Published Version: | http://iceb.johogo.com/proceedings/2018/ICEB2018_p... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | AIS Electronic Library (AISeL) |
Refereed: | Yes |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:148162 |