The use of digital technologies by small and medium enterprises during COVID-19: Implications for theory and practice.

Int J Inf Manage

Technology, Innovation Management and Enterprise (TIME) Research Centre, Kent Business School, The University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7FS United Kingdom.

Published: December 2020

Scholars have highlighted the role of Digital Technologies (DT) in enhancing productivity and performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, there is limited evidence on the use of DT for dealing with the consequences of extreme events, such as COVID-19. We discuss this gap by (i) outlining potential research avenues and (ii) reflecting on the managerial implications of using DT within SMEs to deal with the repercussions of COVID-19 and securing business continuity.

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