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A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs
Abstract
In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digitalization emerges as a key driver reshaping societal norms and business models, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This paper aims to identify and prioritize the barriers SMEs face in their digital transformation journey. Utilizing the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, a method adept at handling the uncertainties and complexities in prioritizing barriers, this study identifies 26 sub-barriers grouped into five main categories through literature review and expert consultation. The analysis reveals organizational barriers as the most significant, suggesting the need for strategic planning to navigate digital transformation challenges. The research underscores the risk of a widening digital divide, where SMEs lagging in digital adoption may exacerbate employment and regional economic disparities. This study examines the digital transformation challenges of SMEs within Industry 4.0, with a focus on Turkey, providing new insights for strategic planning and policy-making to address these barriers.
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References
- Ok, S., Altın, S., & Celik, S. (2024). A fuzzy AHP analysis of the barriers to digital transformation in Turkish SMEs. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM), 27, 63-80.
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Software Engineering (Other)
Journal Section
Conference Paper
Early Pub Date
July 18, 2024
Publication Date
July 1, 2024
Submission Date
February 7, 2024
Acceptance Date
April 9, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Volume: 27
APA
Ok, Ş., Altın, S., & Celik, S. (2024). A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 27, 63-80. https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1518392
AMA
1.Ok Ş, Altın S, Celik S. A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs. EPSTEM. 2024;27:63-80. doi:10.55549/epstem.1518392
Chicago
Ok, Şeyda, Sena Altın, and Serdar Celik. 2024. “A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs”. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 27 (July): 63-80. https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1518392.
EndNote
Ok Ş, Altın S, Celik S (July 1, 2024) A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 27 63–80.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Ok, S. Altın, and S. Celik, “A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs”, EPSTEM, vol. 27, pp. 63–80, July 2024, doi: 10.55549/epstem.1518392.
ISNAD
Ok, Şeyda - Altın, Sena - Celik, Serdar. “A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs”. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 27 (July 1, 2024): 63-80. https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1518392.
JAMA
1.Ok Ş, Altın S, Celik S. A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs. EPSTEM. 2024;27:63–80.
MLA
Ok, Şeyda, et al. “A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs”. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, vol. 27, July 2024, pp. 63-80, doi:10.55549/epstem.1518392.
Vancouver
1.Şeyda Ok, Sena Altın, Serdar Celik. A Fuzzy AHP Analysis of the Barriers to Digital Transformation in Turkish SMEs. EPSTEM. 2024 Jul. 1;27:63-80. doi:10.55549/epstem.1518392