Information needs, enterprise growth and e-commerce intermediation: a study of southern-Brazilian companies Online publication date: Fri, 21-May-2004
by Eusebio Scornavacca Jr., Joao Luiz Becker, Stuart J. Barnes
International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development (IJMED), Vol. 1, No. 3, 2004
Abstract: Information is no longer just a control tool for managers – it is a basic resource as important as raw materials or the human resource. Consequently, it is a significant managerial responsibility to decide which kind of information should support the organisation's decision-making process. This is particularly the case when expanding the business. This paper presents the results of a study examining the information needs of 796 southern Brazilian enterprises contemplating business growth. The survey is part of a programme of research into information intermediation via the internet. The results show a marked convergence of the sample's informational needs, but also some significant differences among specific business groups. In addition, the research has surfaced some a clear ''core'' of informational needs, supported by some ''peripheral'' needs. The paper concludes with a summary, reflections and some future research directions.
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