In recent times, the current use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in many organizations causes some forms of revolution in their business practices. ICT is increasingly becoming related to organizational values (Rastrict and Corner, 2010). Researchers (e.g. Rastrict and Corner, 2010; Lin and Lin, 2006 and Melville et al., 2004) reveal that there is a growing support for the positive relationship between ICT and its advantages. According to Kapurubandara and Lawson (2006), ICT offers promising opportunities to organizations in order to meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment. ICTs have a remarkable potential to contribute to sustained competitive advantage for businesses, having been identified as key tools in management processes (Ion and Andreea, 2008). Kutlu and ?zturan (2009), argue that in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), ICT can be used as a business tool to reduce costs, create stronger links with customers, create innovations and facilitate market niche. Ongori (2009) also states that SMEs are compelled to adopt ICT in their business processes in order to cope with the challenges in the business environment. Thus, this paper intends to identify some drivers for ICT adoption amongst 25 SMEs in Nigeria. The paper is drawn from on-going PhD research.
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机译：近年来，许多组织当前对信息和通信技术（ICT）的使用引起了其业务实践的某种形式的革命。信息通信技术越来越与组织价值相关（Rastrict and Corner，2010年）。研究人员（例如Rastrict和Corner，2010年; Lin和Lin，2006年以及Melville等人，2004年）表明，人们越来越多地支持ICT及其优势之间的积极关系。根据Kapurubandara和Lawson（2006）的研究，ICT为组织提供了充满希望的机遇，以应对不断变化的环境带来的挑战。信息通信技术被认为是管理过程中的关键工具，具有巨大的潜力，可以为企业带来持续的竞争优势（Ion和Andreea，2008年）。 Kutlu和？zturan（2009）认为，在中小企业（SME）中，ICT可以用作降低成本，与客户建立更牢固联系，创造创新并促进市场利基的商业工具。 Ongori（2009）还指出，中小型企业被迫在其业务流程中采用ICT，以应对业务环境中的挑战。因此，本文旨在确定尼日利亚25家中小型企业采用ICT的一些驱动因素。本文摘自正在进行的博士研究。
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