Small-firm computing: motivators and inhibitors

Authors:
Paul B. Cragg;Malcolm King
Affiliations:
Department of Management Systems, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand;Loughborough University Business School, Loughborough, England
Venue:
MIS Quarterly
Year:
1993

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Abstract

This paper examines information system evolution in small firms. It focuses on applications growth, and uses the experiences of six small manufacturing firms to identify motivators and inhibitors of growth. Many factors were identified. Motivators of growth included improved enthusiasm for the technology. Inadequate resources and limited education about information systems were among the factors that inhibited application growth.