TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Role of ICTS in the Improvement of the Competitiveness of SMEs
AU - , Agwu AU - Evawere, Afieroho AU - Mercy, Agumadu AU - Taiwo, J.N. 
JO  - Asian Journal of Information Technology
VL  - 15
IS  - 18
SP  - 3414
EP  - 3421
PY  - 2016
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1682-3915
DO  - ajit.2016.3414.3421
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ajit.2016.3414.3421
KW  - performance
KW  -customers organizational
KW  -ICT
KW  -SME’s
KW  -nigeria
AB  - The sweeping changes in information and communication technology have left their massive effects
in different fields of human endeavours not least of which is the field of business management. The pivotal
roles played by Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in all economies cannot be overemphasized. SMEs create
business opportunities across geographical boundaries and gives impetus to globalization. Conversely, the
impact of globalization has compelled SMEs to adopt Information and communication Technology practices
to survive and compete with larger firms. This study explored the role of ICT and how the innovation can
improve the competitiveness of SMEs. It further explored the significant effect of the innovative technology
on performance of SMEs. The study recommends capacity building for SME operators about the benefits of
ICT in their business processes coupled with sensitization about its uses and the need for adoption. Findings
also revealed that constant usage of ICT by SMEs will impact positively on the bottom-line. The study
recommends government assistance in the adoption of ICTs due to the importance of SMEs in the Nigerian
economy.
ER  -