Impact of Demographic Factors on Technological Orientations of BOP Entrepreneurs in Ghana

George Acheampong (), Mahama Braimah, Daniel M. Quaye and Samuel Kwasi Buame
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George Acheampong: University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana
Mahama Braimah: University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana
Daniel M. Quaye: University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana
Samuel Kwasi Buame: University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana

International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), 2014, vol. 11, issue 06, 1-14

Abstract: The study explores relationship between technological orientations and demographics of bottom of the pyramid (BOP) entrepreneurs in Ghana. The study reviewed literature on the BOP concept. Based on the reviewed literature, hypotheses were developed for testing. Data was collected from 287 micro-entrepreneurs using a structured questionnaire. The data collected was analyzed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis. The study found some relationships between technology acceptance, connectivity to networks and entrepreneurial demographics. This provides the information necessary for information communications technology (ICT) and technology companies seeking to expand to these new markets as top of the pyramid markets saturate.

Keywords: Technology acceptance; BOP; connectivity; networks; entrepreneurs; Ghana (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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