Consumption and communication perspectives of IT in a developing economy

Ozuem, Wilson ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0337-1419 , Howell, Kerry E. and Lancaster, Geoff (2019) Consumption and communication perspectives of IT in a developing economy. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 31 (8). pp. 929-942.

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Abstract

Technological innovations are important sources of competitive advantage when there is a balanced rate of adoption that helps organisations maintain or improve performance levels. This paper synthesises and builds on efforts to conceptualise the adoption and implementation of technologically induced customer services in developing countries. Its point of departure is recent advances in computer-mediated marketing environments (CMMEs). It assesses relationships between customer services and evolving technologies in the provision of services in the banking sector. Using phenomenological hermeneutics and a case study approach, we iteratively engaged with data that emerged to identify core values and community-based values. These facets were further developed into seven main issues (core values: quality, education and reach, and community-based values: efficiency, usability, control and security). The paper offers practical steps by which companies and institutions may counter these issues and the theoretical implications for wider considerations are discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
ISSN:	1465-3990
Departments:	Academic Departments > Business, Law, Policing & Social Sciences (BLPSS) > Business
Depositing User:	Insight Administrator
SWORD Depositor:	Insight Administrator
Date Deposited:	07 Mar 2019 14:08
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2024 08:18
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/4535

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