TY - BOOK AU - Salah,Omar Hasan AU - Yusof,Zawiyah Mohammad AU - Mohamed,Hazura AU - Elias,Nur Fazidah TI - Critical Factors for Adoption of Customer Relationship Management: A Study of Palestine SMEs T2 - SpringerBriefs in Business, SN - 9789819983216 U1 - 658.812 23 PY - 2023/// CY - Singapore PB - Springer Nature Singapore, Imprint: Springer KW - Customer relations KW - Management KW - Marketing research KW - Business intelligence KW - Quantitative research KW - Consumer behavior KW - Telemarketing KW - Internet marketing KW - Customer Relationship Management KW - Market Research and Competitive Intelligence KW - Data Analysis and Big Data KW - Consumer Behavior KW - Digital Marketing N1 - Understanding Customer Relationship Management -- CRM Adoption Theories -- CRM Adoption Models and Frameworks -- Critical Factors for CRM Adoption: A Case Study at SMEs in Palestine -- Model Verification N2 - This book explores the challenges in adopting customer relationship management (CRM) models in developing countries, with a focus on Palestine. Examining the cultural, organizational, and technological contexts, it reveals how these factors create adoption gaps, impacting customer pressure, employee engagement, and security. The narrative, enriched by real-world examples from Palestine, underscores the unique hurdles faced by firms in such environments. Emphasizing the central role of customers in business, the book delves into the initiatives many firms take to enhance customer services, target profitable segments, and improve acquisition and retention. However, in developing nations, these efforts encounter distinctive challenges. The book offers a practical CRM model tailored to the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), illustrating how technology can elevate competitiveness. With a strategic perspective, it positions CRM as a catalyst for SMEs to navigate the complexities of the dynamic economy, providing actionable insights for professionals, scholars, and business management students. This comprehensive guide encapsulates the nuances of CRM adoption, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking sustainable growth in developing country contexts UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8321-6 ER -