Robert MacGregor

Robert MacGregor is an associate professor in the School of Information Technology and Computer Science at the University of Wollongong in Australia. He is also the former Head of Discipline in Information Systems. His research expertise lies in the areas of information technology (IT) and electronic commerce (e-commerce) in small to medium enterprises (SMEs). He has authored a number of journal and conference publications examining the use and adoption of IT in SMEs. MacGregor is also the founding editor of the Australasian Journal of Information Systems and was conference chair of the Australian Conference of Information Systems in 1992. In his spare time, he writes music. His most recent work is the symphony “Alba.”

Publications

The Effect of Gender on Perceived Benefits of and Drivers for ICT Adoption in Australian Medical Practices
Robert C. MacGregor, Peter N. Hyland, Charles Harvie. © 2011. 18 pages.
Similar to other Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), medical practices can gain a great deal by adopting and using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Unlike...
Perception of Barriers to E-Commerce Adoption in SMEs in a Developed and Developing Country: A Comparison Between Australia and Indonesia
Robert C. MacGregor, Mira Kartiwi. © 2010. 22 pages.
Despite the proven potential of e-commerce in the small business sector, studies have shown that larger businesses have reaped the benefits, with SME adoption remaining...
The Perception of Barriers to E-commerce Adoption by SMEs: A Comparison of Three Countries
Robert C. MacGregor, Deborah Bunker, Mira Kartiwi. © 2010. 24 pages.
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has been utilised as a vehicle to rapidly transform the world into an information society. Yet despite the proven potential of e-commerce in the...
Barriers to E-Commerce Adoption in SMEs: A Comparison of the Perception of Barriers in a Developed and a Developing Country
Robert C. MacGregor. © 2009. 21 pages.
It has long been known that small businesses have realised enhanced profits through the adoption of ecommerce. However, a number of recent studies have suggested that it is the...
E-Commerce Adoption Barriers in Small Businesses and the Differential Effects of Gender
Robert C. MacGregor. © 2009. 23 pages.
Over the last decade, the Internet and Internet technologies such as electronic commerce have experienced phenomenal growth. However, research shows that small businesses have...
Electronic Commerce Adoption Barriers in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Developed and Developing Countries: A Cross-Country Comparison
Mitra Kartiwi, Robert C. MacGregor. © 2008. 17 pages.
Today, electronic commerce (e-commerce) has been utilised as a rapid vehicle to transform the world into an information society. In the business environment, e-commerce has made...
Gender and E-Commerce Adoption Barriers: A Comparison of Small Businesses in Sweden and Australia
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2008. 18 pages.
Previous research has shown that gender plays a role in the use of information technology by small businesses and that differences exist between the ways in which male and female...
E-Commerce in Regional Small to Medium Enterprises
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 429 pages.
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and the role of e-commerce in these organizations continue to change, grow and evolve. Researchers and governments have given rise to the...
Small Business Clustering Technologies: Applications in Marketing, Management, IT and Economics
Robert MacGregor, Ann T. Hodgkinson. © 2007. 354 pages.
Small Business Clustering Technology: Applications in Marketing, Management, Finance and IT examines the development and role of small business clusters from a variety of...
Electronic Commerce Adoption Barriers in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Developed and Developing Countries: A Cross-Country Comparison
Mira Kartiwi, Robert C. MacGregor. © 2007. 17 pages.
Today, electronic commerce (e-commerce) has been utilised as a rapid vehicle to transform the world into an information society. In the business environment, e-commerce has made...
SMEs and Electronic Commerce: An Overview of Our Current Knowledge
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 24 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
General Research Methodology and Procedures: An Overview of How the Study was Undertaken
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 17 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Profile of SMEs in Sweden, Australia, and the USA: Associations Between Various Business Characteristics
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 44 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Criteria for the Adoption of E-Commerce: Why Do SMEs Decide to Implement E-Commerce?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 43 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Barriers to E-Commerce Adoption: Why are SMEs Staying Away from E-Commerce?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 31 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Benefits of E-Commerce Adoption: What Can SMEs Expect to Gain from E-Commerce Adoption?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 20 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Disadvantages of E-Commerce Adoption: What Types of Problems do SMEs Face from E-Commerce?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 20 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Strategic Alliances and E-Commerce Adoption: Does Partnering with Other SMEs Affect E-Commerce Adoption?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 56 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
The Role of Gender in E-Commerce Adoption: Does Having a Male or Female CEO Affect E-Commerce Use?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 35 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
The Role of Education in E-Commerce Adoption: Does the CEO's Level of Education Affect E-Commerce Adoption?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 37 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Interaction of Adoption Factors: Do SMEs Achieve the Desired Benefits from E-Commerce Adoption?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 27 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Current Barriers and Future Drivers: Why SMEs Don't Use E-Commerce Today and What Potential Benefits May Lead Them to Use E-Commerce in the Future
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 26 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
E-Commerce Adoption in Sweden, Australia, and the USA: A Comparison
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 14 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
Implications for E-Commerce Adoption by SMEs: How Can These Results Help with E-Commerce Adoption by SMEs?
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 9 pages.
The key aim of the study presented in this book is to determine how SMEs located in regional areas are going about e-commerce adoption. The study was undertaken over a period of...
The Role of Small Business Strategic Alliances in the Adoption of E-Commerce in Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2007. 39 pages.
Despite advances in Internet technology, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are reporting relatively low rates of e-commerce adoption. In response to this, government...
E-Commerce Adoption Barriers in Small Business and the Differential Effects of Gender
Robert C. MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2006. 24 pages.
Over the last decade, the Internet and Internet technologies such as electronic commerce have experienced phenomenal growth. However, research shows that small businesses have...
The Shifting Sands of E-Commerce: Investigation of the Mapping Between Expected and Actual E-Commerce Benefits in SMEs
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2006. 25 pages.
Prior to the advent of e-commerce, the adoption and implementation of information technology (IT) in organisations was planned and controlled. As a result, the expected and...
The Effects of Strategic Alliance Membership on the Disadvantages of Electronic Commerce Adoption: A Comparative Study of Swedish and Australian Regional Small Businesses
Robert C. MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2005. 19 pages.
Despite the proclaimed advantages of small business strategic alliances, little research has been carried out to determine whether these structures “cushion” the disadvantages...
Role of Small-Business Strategic Alliances in the Perception of Benefits and Disadvantages of E-Commerce Adoption in SMEs
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic. © 2005. 27 pages.
Despite the proclaimed advantages of small-business strategic alliances, little research has been carried out to determine whether these structures promote the benefits and/or...
The Role of Strategic Alliances in the Ongoing Use of Electronic Commerce Technology in Regional Small Business
Robert C. MacGregor. © 2004. 14 pages.
A number of recent studies have suggested that for small businesses to maximise the benefits and minimise difficulties when adopting electronic commerce, they should be involved...
Comparison of Factors Pertaining to the Adoption and Non-Adoption of Electronic Commerce in Formally Networked and Non-Networked Regional SMEs: A Study of Swedish Small Businesses
Robert MacGregor, Lejla Vrazalic, Deborah Bunker, Sten Carlsson, Monika Magnusson. © 2004. 38 pages.
This chapter examines the adoption and non-adoption of electronic commerce (EC) by formally networked and non-networked small to medium enterprises (SMEs) using the findings from...