Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol 17, No 3 (2014): December 2014

Improving the competitive advantage through information technology: A case at food and beverage industries in Indonesia

Musran Munizu (Hasanuddin University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2015

Abstract

This study attempts to investigate the effect of Information Technology (IT) on competitive advantage, especially food and beverage industry in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The research used survey approach and the data were collected by questionnaire. The unit of analysis is big and medium scale companies. The respondents are the managers of companies. There were 126 companies that were surveyed and the total of 100 had completed questionnaires returned as the final sample. Three hypotheses have been developed through literature review and tested using Multiple Regression Analysis. The results show that Information Technology which consists of IT for administration, IT for communication, and IT for production has significant effect on competitive advantage. Competitive advantage is more influenced by IT for production than by both IT for administration and IT for communication.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jebav

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...