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A comparison of market entry strategies adopted by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) firms from major and emerging software exporting nations
Kelly, Stephen J; Harrison, Jennifer L - 2009
This study examines the market entry practices of Australian and Pakistani Information and Communication Technology (ICT) firms and the proposition that Local Software Economy (LSE) maturity affects the selection of market entry practices. The question is significant as it is focused on an...
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Growth and productivity in Australia
Agbenyegah, Benjamin K.; Bloch, Harry - 2008
capital and ICT are important drivers of output growth in Australia, so their omission from standard productivity measures …This paper empirically investigates and identifies the main contributing factors to output and productivity growth in … Australia for the period 1950-2005. Cointegration and a vector error-correction model are used along with Granger causality …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009434976
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An overview of the role of information technology in strategic management: Part 2
Galbreath, Jeremy - 2006
Strategic management of the firm includes the strategic management of information technology in the context of business relationships. Firms do not exist in isolation. Multiple constituents make up a relationship network that constitutes the vital resources needed to fulfil the mission of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009434953
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Which Organisational Model Meets Best Practice Criterion for Critical Infrastructure Providers: An Examination of The Australian Perspective Based on Case Studies
Woodward, Andrew; Valli, Craig - 2010
While it is recognised that there must be segregation between corporate and process control networks in order to achieve a higher level of security, there is evidence that this is not occurring. Computer and network vulnerability assessments were carried out on three Australian critical...
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Fueling innovation through information technology in SMEs
Dibrell, Clay; Davis, Peter S.; Craig, Justin B. - 2008
This paper describes a study that investigates the mediating effects of information technology (IT) on the relationships among product and process innovations and firm performance (measured in multiple profitability and growth rate metrics). Using structural equation modeling on a sample of 397...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009441668
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Value creation in a virtual world
Hales, Kieth R - 2006
During the past two decades, increasingly powerful and capable information technologies have made information more accessible and valuable so that it has become the prime resource for business; ahead of the traditional resources of land, labour and capital. Improved information acquisition,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009441818
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Information and Firms’ Search Behavior
Aker, Jenny; Tack, Jesse B. - 2011
Information and communications technologies (ICTs) have spread rapidly over the past decade. There has been considerable interest in the effect of such technology on search costs, search behavior and welfare outcomes, particularly in developing countries. This paper investigates the impact of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446330
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The impact of e-loyalty on the business of SME's
Naidoo, Kruben - 2006
This study investigates the impact that e-Ioyalty has on the business success of SMEs. E-Loyalty is defined as a customer's favourable attitude towards an on-line business which ultimately culminates in repeat purchasing behaviour. Eight factors (the 8Cs - customisation, contact interactivity,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009447150
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Search engine optimisation or paid placement systems : user preference
Neethling, Riaan - 2007
The objective of this study was to investigate and report on user preference of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), versus Pay Per Click (PPC) results. This will assist online advertisers to identify their optimal Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategy for their specific target marketResearch...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009447171
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Search engine strategies : a model to improve website visibility for SMME websites
Chambers, Rickard - 2005
The Internet has become the fastest growing technology the world has ever seen. It also has the ability to permanently change the face of business, including e-business. The Internet has become an important tool required to gain potential competitiveness in the global information environment....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009447172