TY - JOUR PY - 2018 SN - 1972-4969 T1 - Assessing the technological maturity of small enterprises through a collaborative approach JO - STUDI ORGANIZZATIVI DA - 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM DO - 10.3280/SO2018-002007 UR - http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/Scheda_rivista.aspx?idArticolo=63153 AU - Tomo, Andrea SP - 147 EP - 174 IS - 2 VL - LA - EN AB - This paper puts forward a possible framework for assessing the technological maturity of small businesses. Starting from previous models developed in the literature, this study develops a framework based on a matrix that puts together ICT maturity and collaborative approaches within the firm. Different to existing models, this framework stems from the position that collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to effective information technology and systems implementation within firms. The paper also highlights the role of new interactive and web tools in allowing companies to improve their relationships with external stakeholders. The proposed framework is then analyzed through five case studies of small enterprises. Findings from this study provide interesting implications from both academic and managerial points of view. PB - FrancoAngeli ER -