Adoption of internet in Malaysian SMEs
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
ISSN: 1462-6004
Article publication date: 15 May 2009
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to investigate empirically the decision of small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt the internet in their businesses.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a survey of 465 sampled SMEs from Klan valley area in Malaysia, this study tests seven hypotheses about the factors that influence internet adoption.
Findings
The findings show that manager's characteristics, perceived benefits, organisational culture, technological competency and cost of adoption have significant relationships with internet adoption. The results of the study of highly educated managers of SMEs also revealed a non‐significant relationship between language, growth of web and internet adoption.
Originality/value
The study provides more understanding of managers' perceptions about internet adoption in their businesses. Those interested in promoting the web may find these results helpful in guiding their efforts.
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Citation
Shah Alam, S. (2009), "Adoption of internet in Malaysian SMEs", Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 240-255. https://doi.org/10.1108/14626000910956038
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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