Management Principles for the Appraisal and Diffusion of Information Systems: Case of SMEs in Ghana

Cephas Paa Kwasi Coffie, Hongjiang Zhao, Frederick Kwame Yeboah and Abraham Simon Otim Emuron
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Cephas Paa Kwasi Coffie: School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China & Center of West African Studies, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China & All Nations University Business School, All Nation University College, Koforidua, Ghana
Hongjiang Zhao: School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China & Center of West African Studies, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
Frederick Kwame Yeboah: Finance and Economics Department, Gansu Agricultural University, China
Abraham Simon Otim Emuron: School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China & Center of West African Studies, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China

International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (IJISSCM), 2022, vol. 15, issue 3, 1-17

Abstract: In this paper, we bring to light the issue of appraising and diffusing information systems by small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The empirical data was gathered through an online questionnaire-based survey from 312 SMEs in Ghana. All these enterprises are registered members of the association of Ghanaian industries (AGI) and are confirmed users of information system. The framework of the study is developed based on the approaches found in technology management literature: management principles for disruptive technology, information system strategy, technological decision making and the technology acceptance models. The aim of the paper is to unearth management principles which allow SMEs in Ghana to appraise and diffuse information system successfully. We defined these principles through the comparison of known principles with the practiced principles of management of the small enterprises in Ghana and distilling the best management practices in information system appraisal and diffusion.

Date: 2022
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