Small and medium-sized enterprises in the digital age

understanding characteristics and essential demands

Barbara Bradač Hojnik (Avtor), Ivona Huđek (Avtor)

Povzetek

The article explores the implementation of digital technology in small and medium-sized Slovenian enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on understanding existing trends, obstacles, and necessary support measures during their digitalization progress. The surveyed companies mainly rely on conventional technologies like websites and teamwork platforms, emphasizing the significance of strong online communication and presence in the modern business world. The adoption of advanced technologies such as blockchain is limited due to the perceived complexity and relevance to specific sectors. This study uses variance analysis to identify potential differences in the digitalization challenges faced by companies of different sizes. The results indicate that small companies face different financial constraints and require more differentiated support mechanisms than their larger counterparts, with a particular focus on improving digital competencies among employees. Despite obtaining enhancements such as elevated operational standards and uninterrupted telecommuting via digitalization, companies still face challenges of differentiation and organizational culture change. The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the different challenges and support needs of different-sized companies to promote comprehensive progress in digital transformation. Our findings provide important insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and SMEs to formulate comprehensive strategies and policies that effectively address the diverse needs and challenges of the digital transformation landscape.

Ključne besede

digital transformation;digital technology adoption;small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);digitalization challenges;digitalization support;

Podatki

Jezik:	Angleški jezik
Leto izida:	2023
Tipologija:	1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija:	UM EPF - Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta
Založnik:	MDPI
UDK:	004.8
COBISS:	171514627
ISSN:	2078-2489
Št. ogledov:	37
Št. prenosov:	1
Ocena:	0 (0 glasov)
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Ostali podatki

Sekundarni jezik:	Slovenski jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede:	digitalna preobrazba;uvajanje digitalne tehnologije;mala in srednje velika podjetja (MSP);izzivi digitalizacije;podpora digitalizaciji;
Vrsta dela (COBISS):	Znanstveno delo
Strani:	str. 1-22
Letnik:	ǂVol. ǂ14
Zvezek:	ǂissue ǂ11, spec. iss., [art. no.] 606
Čas izdaje:	2023
DOI:	10.3390/info14110606
ID:	23403454