Digital Economies: SMEs and E-Readiness: SMEs and E-ReadinessMutula, Stephen M. Several studies have been made to determine the effectiveness of information and communication technologies within small business enterprises, but the focus on e-readiness assessments have been very limited. Digital Economies: SMEs and E-Readiness provides valuable insights into the current state of the digital economy and the ability of SMEs to leverage information and communication technologies in overcoming their position in the global business market. This innovative collection provides vital information for developing strategic objectives and frameworks that promote economic growth, infrastructure development, capacity building, and educational training. |
Contents
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Section 2 Digital Economy Growth and Infrastructure | 14 |
Growth of the Digital Economy | 15 |
Digital Economy Components | 29 |
SMEs Industry | 39 |
Digital Divide and SMEs | 54 |
Section 3 EReadiness Assessments | 76 |
EReadiness and Its Assessment | 77 |
Knowledge Management KM | 191 |
ERecords Management and Freedom of Information for SMEs | 211 |
Section 6 Information Needs and Capacity Building in SMEs | 236 |
Information Needs and Access in SMEs | 237 |
Capacity Building in SMEs | 248 |
Section 7 Globalisation Trends and Best Practices in the Digital Economy | 265 |
Globalisation of the Digital Economy | 266 |
Trends and Best Practices in the Digital Economy | 283 |
EReadiness Assessment Methods and Tools | 87 |
EReadiness of SMEs | 111 |
Section 4 Digital Economy Applications | 129 |
EGovernment Readiness | 130 |
EBusiness and ECommerce | 148 |
Section 5 Content Knowledge and Records Management | 174 |
Local Content and SMEs | 176 |
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