دانلود مقاله ترجمه شده فناوری اطلاعات برای توسعه در شرکت‌های کوچک و متوسط

Abstract

Development is a concept that is often used to describe growth in organizations and the regions in  which  they  reside.  While  research  in  Information  Systems  (IS)  recognizes  the  importance  of Information  Technology  (IT)  in  improving  the  organizational  performance,  a  great  deal  of emphasis is given towards understanding large organizations. While social-economic development  and  transformation  relies  on  new  technological  infrastructures  and  organizational changes, there is still a weak link between the organization studies with Information Technology (IT) as it relates to the growth of organizations. It appears that a greater research focus is needed in  understanding  the  use  of  IT  in  Small  and  Medium-Sized  Enterprises  (SMEs).  It  is  critical  to understand the role of IT artifacts in SMEs and whether the use of IT could lead to their growth and development. This research-in-progress study provides an overview of what is known about Information  Technology  for  Development  (IT4D)  in  SMEs,  identifies  the  knowledge  gaps,  and proposes a framework for future research. The contribution of this paper is in identifying how do IS researchers approach and conceptualize IT4D research on SMEs.