Determinants for ICT Adoption and Problems: Evidence from Rural Based Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia
The purpose of this study is to investigate the information and communication technology adoption among rural based SMEs in Malaysia and identify the problems facing these SMEs in the implementation and usage of ICT. In addition, the study also attempts to determine whether significant relationsh...
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to investigate the information and communication technology
adoption among rural based SMEs in Malaysia and identify the problems facing these SMEs in
the implementation and usage of ICT. In addition, the study also attempts to determine whether
significant relationships exist between owners’ attitude, knowledge and innovativeness, and the
ICT adoption. Questionnaire survey was used to obtain data from rural based SMEs in
Malaysia. A total of 1000 questionnaires were distributed and 167 usable responses were
received. The findings reveal a relatively high adoption of ICT among rural based SMEs while
lack of funds and financing were the main problems to the success of its adoption and
implementation. It was also found that only attitude had significant positive relationship with the
ICT adoption. The findings of this study assist to owner/managers of rural based SMEs and also
policy makers in Malaysia in finding strategies to cultivate culture of adopting and implementing
of ICT for betterment of SMEs in Malaysia. |
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