Authors

Objective

Findings

1.

Al-Gahtani (2014)

Empirical investigation of e-learning acceptance and assimilation: A structural equation model

The self-efficacy of the users is important in implementation of an e-commerce system. Users must show that they are able to work with the system.

2.

Ahmad et al. (2015)

To empirically examine determinants of e-commerce adoption among Malaysian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

E-commerce adoption within Malaysian SMEs is affected by perceived relative advantage, perceived compatibility, managers/owner’s knowledge and expertise, management characteristics and external change agents.

3.

Calderwood Freathy and (2014)

Examine the extent to which on-line provision has reconfigured the mobility patterns of residents in the Scottish isles and whether e-commerce has reduced the propensity of individuals to undertake shopping related travel.

Organizations that train employees on new technology use are likely to succeed in implementation of e-commerce technologies. Further an organization that motivates employees towards the use of new technologies to improve services is likely to adopt e-commerce faster.

4.

Wu and Tseng (2015)

Explore the type of experience preferred by consumers of lativ, a well-known low-cost apparel brand in Taiwan, and further examine the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Estimated cost of implementing e-commerce and return on investment may be an impediment since majority of businesses are more focused on surviving rather than putting in place long term solutions such as adoption of e-commerce platforms