eTransformation Guide: An Online System to Guide eTransforming SMEs - Softcover

Hol, Ana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639203674 ISBN 13: 9783639203677

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

To become competitive in harsh global markets SMEs need to eTransform. This process, eTransformation, requires SMEs to change along a number of dimensions. First SMEs require changes in organisational Strategy- company environment, their goals and objectives as well as their products, services and operations; then Structure ? company departments and divisions followed by Business Tasks and Processes- automation, streamlining and integration. Only after these changes, SMEs are ready to change along IT Tools and Systems Dimension, which involves selecting appropriate ICT and security. Moreover, based on the findings about the eTransfromation Dimensions, the study allowed for eTransformation Guide (eT Gude), an online system that SMEs can now use to guide, track and measure their eTransformation journey to be developed. This book is aimed at General Mangers and Chief Executive Officers of SMEs, as well as academics and other researcher in the field of Information Systems. It is expected that this book will help its readers understand that successful ICT selection and implementation require a holistic business analysis and changes along four eTransformation Dimensions.

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About the Author

Dr. Ana Hol is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Western Sydney (UWS), Australia. She graduated from UWS with B.A. 1st class honours and for her achievements was awarded the university medal. Her research interests are in the areas of Information Systems, particularly, eTransformation and eCollaboration of Small to Medium Enterprises.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639203674
• ISBN 13: 9783639203677
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272