The paper provides an econometric analysis on the adoption and effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among a sample of Italian SMEs. In order to perform this analysis, the above technologies are classified according to their typical function. Along with general-use ICTs (e-mail and Internet access), we identify two groups of technologies (labeled production-integrating and market-oriented ICTs) the use of which is associated with different firm characteristics. In both cases, however, the availability of highly educated workers turns out to be a key factor.
The adoption of ICT among SMEs: evidence from an Italian survey / Lucchetti, Riccardo; Sterlacchini, Alessandro. - In: SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS. - ISSN 0921-898X. - STAMPA. - 23:(2004), pp. 151-168.
The adoption of ICT among SMEs: evidence from an Italian survey
LUCCHETTI, Riccardo;STERLACCHINI, ALESSANDRO
2004-01-01
Abstract
The paper provides an econometric analysis on the adoption and effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among a sample of Italian SMEs. In order to perform this analysis, the above technologies are classified according to their typical function. Along with general-use ICTs (e-mail and Internet access), we identify two groups of technologies (labeled production-integrating and market-oriented ICTs) the use of which is associated with different firm characteristics. In both cases, however, the availability of highly educated workers turns out to be a key factor.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
