Information and Communication Technologies in the Context of Globalization

This book focuses on the adoption of new technologies led by information and communication technologies by SMEs in developing countries. It identifies several factors that augment competitiveness of firms in the era of globalization. Contrary to the general belief these factors are not uniform across developing world. Based on the empirical evidence from firms located in Malaysia, India, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, the study concludes that firms cannot remain competitive without institutional support. Since firms operate in different institutional and economic environment, form of support varies from one country to another.

Autorentext
KAUSHALESH LAL earned his PhD degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Prior to joining UNU-MERIT in 2003 he was associate professor at Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, India. He has widely published in reputed international journals on the adoption of ICTs in developing countries. His research interests include various aspects of institutional environment, e-infrastructure, e-governance, and e-business in developing as well as developed world. Dr. Lal is on the panel of referees for several renowned international journals.

Inhalt
Globalisation and SMEs: Introduction and Conclusion E-business and Manufacturing Sector: A Study of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in India Globalisation, Learning Modes and Opportunities in Malaysian SMEs Discriminants of the Adoption of ICTs in Central America: A Case Study of Costa Rican SMEs New Technologies and SMEs in Jamaica Globalisation and the Adoption of ICTs in Nigerian SMEs