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 -