Barriers to Information Technology Adoption Within Small and Medium Enterprises: A Systematic Literature Review

Marieme Chouki, Mohamed Talea, Chafik Okar and Razane Chroqui
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Marieme Chouki: LTI Lab, Faculty of Science Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Mohamed Talea: LTI Lab, Faculty of Science Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Chafik Okar: #x2020;LAMSAD, National School of Applied Sciences Berrechid, Hassan I University, Settat, Morocco
Razane Chroqui: #x2020;LAMSAD, National School of Applied Sciences Berrechid, Hassan I University, Settat, Morocco

International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), 2020, vol. 17, issue 01, 1-42

Abstract: While information technology (IT) has grown rapidly in enterprises, scholars have emphasized the importance of IT factors and aspects, while limited attention has been paid to the barriers and challenges facing the adoption of IT. In light of this, we stress the importance of barriers inhibiting IT adoption within Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). For this purpose, this paper aims to create a systematic literature review in order to provide a better understanding of barriers to IT adoption within SME. On the basis of 132 selected studies, we identify 18 barriers categorized according to internal and external parameters. Finally, we underline a synthesis and avenues for future research, and provide scientific and managerial implications and guidance for the adoption of IT in SME.

Keywords: Information technology adoption; barriers; small and medium enterprises (SME); systematic literature review; information systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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