Barriers of ICT implementation within SMEs in service sector in Albania
Barriers of ICT implementation within SMEs in service sector in Albania
Author(s): Albert Qarri, Djana Ilia, Evelina BaziniSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Editura Universitară Danubius
Keywords: ICT benefits; ICT implementation; barriers; SMEs
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to discuss the barriers faced by SMEs in service sector in Albania in implementing ICT. The study consisted on face-to-face interview with decision-makers in twenty SMEs in service sector. A number of external and internal barrier are listed and are discussed for the importance level for decision-maker of SMEs. Based on the research results are given some recommendations for managers in facing obstacles and problems that follow the decision process for ICT implementation.
Journal: Euro Economica
- Issue Year: 29/2011
- Issue No: 03
- Page Range: 114-120
- Page Count: 7