Article Title

Effects of Internal and External Factors on Internet-Based Digital Technology Usage by SMEs in a Developing Country

Authors

Md Shah Azam, Curtin University
Mohammed Quaddus, Curtin University

Abstract

This paper analyses the ef ects of culture and environment on the adoption and use of Internet based digital technology (IBDT) by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) from a developing country perspective. A structural equation modeling is finally employed within a mix method research setting with a cross-sectional dataset of 557 SMEs in Bangladesh. The study reveals a significant association of normative pressures, coercive pressures, power distance, in-group collectivism, Bengali values, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use with SMEs intention to use IBDT while intention significantly affects actual usage behavior. The study concludes with some implications of the results.

Recommended Citation

Azam, Md Shah and Quaddus, Mohammed (2012) "Effects of Internal and External Factors on Internet-Based Digital Technology Usage by SMEs in a Developing Country," Communications of the IIMA: Vol. 12: Iss. 4, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6687.1198
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/ciima/vol12/iss4/3