A Conceptual Framework for E-Commerce Innovation in Chinese SMES Chun-Sheng Yu

Authors

Chun-Sheng Yu
Xue-Bing Dong

Document Type

Article

Abstract

As E-Commerce (EC) is rapidly gaining popularity in China, EC innovation becomes a major growth strategy for many SMEs. Meanwhile, problems and challenges are hindering proliferation of EC innovation. The need exits for a theoretical model to forge EC innovation: a dynamic process with progressive stages of both internal and external e-readiness. Derived from theories and evidenced by the case studies from Hangzhou, China, our conceptual framework reveals top management, organizational learning, government support, market forces, and technology readiness as essential in each development stage, but with different emphasis. Implications of the framework are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Yu, Chun-Sheng and Dong, Xue-Bing (2013) "A Conceptual Framework for E-Commerce Innovation in Chinese SMES Chun-Sheng Yu," Journal of International Technology and Information Management: Vol. 22: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6679.1001
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol22/iss1/2