Original scientific paper
Information Systems and Financial Performance
Paul B. Cragg
; University of Waikato, New Zealand
Malcolm King
; Loughborough University Business School, England
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between information systems and financial performance in small firms. Prior studies have reported mixed results, so this study adopted a critical, exploratory perspective which looked for evidence of both positive and negative relationships between the use of information systems and organisational performance. Positive and negative effects of information systems were identified. However, few had a substantial influence on performance, other than the process of information systems growth absorbing excessive managerial time. Two further factors were identified which could simultaneously promote information systems growth and influence performance: market conditions, and the owner's wish for firm growth.
Keywords
information systems; financial performance; small firms
Hrčak ID:
150490
URI
Publication date:
30.12.1993.
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