Title :
An empirical investigation of technology literacy at the executive management levels and firm performance
Author :
Wilbon, Anthony D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Bus. & Public Manage., George Washington Univ., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
8/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Past research posits that executive technology literacy influences strategy development, technology adoption, and firm success. This research analyzes the executive technology literacy and performance relationship in computer-related initial public offerings (IPOs). Empirical analysis supports the hypotheses that executive technology experience influences performance
Keywords :
information technology; management; computer-related initial public offerings; executive management levels; firm performance; firm success; strategy development; technology adoption; technology literacy; Appropriate technology; Decision making; Finance; Information technology; Innovation management; Marketing and sales; Performance analysis; Production; Research and development management; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Management of Engineering and Technology, 1999. Technology and Innovation Management. PICMET '99. Portland International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
1-890843-02-4
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1999.787821
