Impact of virtualization process on the competitiveness of small and medium sized firms

Najda-Janoszka, Marta (2011): Impact of virtualization process on the competitiveness of small and medium sized firms. Published in: Scientific Annals of the "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi , Vol. 58, No. Economic Sciences Section (2011): pp. 583-597.

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the impact of virtualization process on competitiveness of small and medium sized firms. The developed methodology for measuring the level of organizational virtualness has been effectively applied to a wide range of businesses, both large and the smallest companies representing traditional and high-technology sectors. Through statistical analysis it has been confirmed that virtualization process has a positive impact on competitiveness of companies. However, not all theoretically assumed pathways of such impact have been observed. Presented results and conclusions of the examination give a new perspective for discussion about challenges of effective implementing virtual organization concept into business practice

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: virtualization process, competitiveness, virtual organization, SME
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M2 - Business Economics > M20 - General

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