Assessing ICTs Skill Challenges in SMEs: Insights from Three Country Investigations.

Duan, Yangqing; Mullins, Roisin; Hamblin, David; Stanek, Stanislaw; Sroka, Henry; Machada, Virgilio; Araujo, Joao

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ERIC Number: EJ658710

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Publication Date: 2002

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Assessing ICTs Skill Challenges in SMEs: Insights from Three Country Investigations.

Duan, Yangqing; Mullins, Roisin; Hamblin, David; Stanek, Stanislaw; Sroka, Henry; Machada, Virgilio; Araujo, Joao

Journal of European Industrial Training, v26 n9 p430-41 2002

Responses from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Britain (n=81), Poland (n=30), and Portugal (n=69) identified current levels of information/communications technology use and training provided and needed. Despite high demand, training is not provided regularly or effectively. Extent of e-commerce adoption influenced level of training. Poland is least accepting of online training delivery. (Contains 33 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Job Skills, On the Job Training, Small Businesses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Poland; Portugal; United Kingdom

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