Abstract:
Based on an integration of institutional theory, resource dependence theory and theory of perceived attributes, this study developed a model of factors influencing the information technology adoption in Thai small and medium food manufacturing firms. Of the 800 small and medium food manufacturing that were mailed surveys,177 returned completed questionnaires. Results of hypothesis testing indicated that the information technology adoption in Thai small and medium food manufacturing firms is significantly influenced by compatibility, relative advantage and cost of information technology, perceived importance of stakeholder, firm size, and management commitment. The results of the hypothesis testing and field research which were factory visits and in-depth interviews suggested that government formulate information technology policies in favor of educating top management and entrepreneur of small and medium food manufacturing firms to realize the advantage of using information technology in their firms, allocating resources towards the smaller firms that have limited resources, using incentives to encourage manufacturing firms to invest and use information technology system such as subsidizing lower interest rate loans or tax reduction.