INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON BUSINESSES GROWTH IN SLOVAKIA
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON BUSINESSES GROWTH IN SLOVAKIA

Author(s): Marcela Hallová, Martina Hanová
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: ICT;computer networks;Internet;agriculture;
Summary/Abstract: Progress in information and communication technology (ICT) has caused many structural changes such as reorganizing of globalization, economics or trade extension. Personal computers and the Internet provide the equipment and connectivity that allows companies to benefit from ICTs. The impact of ICT on business efficiency is the subject of many studies and statistical surveys. Some studies demonstrate a clear return on investment in ICT. Other surveys show the benefits of ICT, but there are no specificities, that lead to ICT efficiency maximization. Information and communication technology is a broad area, so we will focus mainly on the use of computers and computer networks, the use of the Internet and the promotion through the web site, which are partial parts of our survey. The survey focused on the agriculture section, because other economic activities are mapped relatively well by official statistical surveys. The findings of the research indicate progress in the use of computers and computer networks over a similar survey realized in 2009. It is also possible to claim this in the case of website promotion. However, it is still possible to conclude that agriculture is lagging behind in comparison with other economic activities.

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