The use of digital technologies by small and medium enterprises during COVID-19: Implications for theory and practice

Thanos Papadopoulos, Konstantinos Baltas and Maria Elisavet Balta

International Journal of Information Management, 2020, vol. 55, issue C

Abstract: Scholars have highlighted the role of Digital Technologies (DT) in enhancing productivity and performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, there is limited evidence on the use of DT for dealing with the consequences of extreme events, such as COVID-19. We discuss this gap by (i) outlining potential research avenues and (ii) reflecting on the managerial implications of using DT within SMEs to deal with the repercussions of COVID-19 and securing business continuity.

Keywords: Digital technologies; Business continuity; Extreme disruptions; Pandemic; COVID-19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102192

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