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Barriers of ICT implementation within SMEs in service sector in Albania
Barriers of ICT implementation within SMEs in service sector in Albania

Author(s): Albert Qarri, Djana Ilia, Evelina Bazini
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Editura Universitară Danubius
Keywords: ICT benefits; ICT implementation; barriers; SMEs

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to discuss the barriers faced by SMEs in service sector in Albania in implementing ICT. The study consisted on face-to-face interview with decision-makers in twenty SMEs in service sector. A number of external and internal barrier are listed and are discussed for the importance level for decision-maker of SMEs. Based on the research results are given some recommendations for managers in facing obstacles and problems that follow the decision process for ICT implementation.

  • Issue Year: 29/2011
  • Issue No: 03
  • Page Range: 114-120
  • Page Count: 7