Keywords

digitalisation, dynamic capabilities, task-technology fit, small and medium enterprises, healthcare sector, South Africa

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Makelana Penuel (Corresponding Author) – https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0986-1117; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Doctor of Computing, Lecturer, Department of Informatics, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.

Kekwaletswe Ray – https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3455-3127; Professor, School of Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Segooa Mmatshuene Anna – https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4190-8256; Doctor of Computing, Lecturer, Department of Informatics, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.