Language:
English
Pages:
47 p.
,
21 x 29.7cm
Series Statement:
OECD Digital Economy Papers no.86
Parallel Title:
Parallelausg. Les TIC, le commerce électronique et les PME
Keywords:
Science and Technology
Abstract:
Information and communication technology (ICT) connectivity (PCs and Internet) is very widespread in businesses of all sizes. As is the case with all technologies, small businesses are slower than large ones to adopt new ICTs. Commercial considerations and potential returns are the principal drivers of small business adoption and profitable use. Principal reasons for non-adoption are lack of applicability and little incentive to change business models when returns are unclear. SMEs also face generic barriers to adoption including trust and transaction security and IPR concerns, and challenges in areas of management skills, technological capabilities, productivity and competitiveness.
DOI:
10.1787/232556551425
