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Electronic commerce for small and medium enterprises in Hong Kong.

by Lai Ying Kit Andy, Tong Kwok Kei. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-80). / Questionnaire also in Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.iii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS --- p.vi / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vii / Chapter / Chapter 1.0 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 2.0 --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.4 / Chapter 2.1 --- Theoretical Framework ´ؤ A Strategic Planning Model --- p.4 / Chapter 2.2 --- Summary of Previous Research --- p.6 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Research from Hong Kong --- p.6 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Research from Taiwan --- p.7 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Research from Singapore --- p.8 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Research from Australia --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2.5 --- Research from Asia-Pacific --- p.12 / Chapter 2.3 --- Limitation of Previous Studies --- p.13 / Chapter 3.0 --- OBJECTIVES --- p.14 / Chapter 4.0 --- METHODOLOGY --- p.16 / Chapter 4.1 --- Definitions --- p.16 / Chapter 4.1.1 --- Electronic Commerce (EC) --- p.16 / Chapter 4.1.2 --- Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) --- p.17 / Chapter 4.2 --- Data Collection --- p.17 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Bilingual Survey --- p.17 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Manager Interviews --- p.18 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Desk Research --- p.19 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- Formal Presentation --- p.19 / Chapter 5.0 --- PROFILE OF SURVEY AND INTERVIEW RESULTS --- p.20 / Chapter 6.0 --- RESULTS AND FINDINGS --- p.23 / Chapter 6.1 --- Current usage of Computer and Electronic Commerce Capability --- p.23 / Chapter 6.1.1 --- Computer Terminals --- p.23 / Chapter 6.1.2 --- MIS/IT Department --- p.24 / Chapter 6.1.3 --- Outsourced IT Functions --- p.26 / Chapter 6.1.4 --- Internet and E-mail --- p.27 / Chapter 6.1.5 --- Electronic Business Functions --- p.28 / Chapter 6.2 --- Perceived Benefits of Electronic Commerce --- p.35 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Improve Information Exchange with Customers --- p.36 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Reduce Cost of Maintaining Company Information --- p.37 / Chapter 6.2.3 --- International Market Exposure --- p.37 / Chapter 6.2.4 --- Improve Customer Service and Enhance Customer Loyalty & Retention --- p.38 / Chapter 6.2.5 --- Improve Information Exchange with Suppliers --- p.38 / Chapter 6.2.6 --- Reduce Costs through Web Based Purchasing and Procurement --- p.39 / Chapter 6.3 --- Obstacles in Applying Electronic Commerce --- p.39 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Electronic Payment & Data Confidentiality --- p.41 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Quality Assurance and Proprietary Requirement --- p.42 / Chapter 6.3.3 --- Human and Capital Resources --- p.43 / Chapter 6.3.4 --- Reluctance for Change and Lack of Drivers and Initiatives --- p.44 / Chapter 7.0 --- E-STRATEGY FRAMEWORK --- p.46 / Chapter 7.1 --- Step 1: Setting the Goal --- p.47 / Chapter 7.2 --- Step 2: External Analysis --- p.47 / Chapter 7.3 --- Step 3: Internal Analysis --- p.53 / Chapter 7.4 --- Step 4: Selecting e-Strategies --- p.54 / Chapter 7.5 --- Step 5: Identifying e-Competitive Advantages --- p.56 / Chapter 7.6 --- Step 6: Selecting e-Functional Areas --- p.56 / Chapter 8.0 --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION --- p.58 / APPENDICES / Chapter I. --- Original Questionnaire in English & Chinese Versions --- p.61 / Chapter II. --- Letter of Gratitude --- p.77 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.79

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_323329
Date January 2001
ContributorsLai, Ying Kit Andy., Tong, Kwok Kei., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Business Administration.
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish, Chinese
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, vii, 80 leaves : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
CoverageChina, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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