This question is based on the article given, "The use of digital technologies by small and medium enterprises during COVID-19: Implications for theory and practice" by Papadopoulos, Baltas and Balta (2020).

REQUIRED:

(a) Explain FOUR (4)reasons why COVID-19 pandemic gives more serious impact on the operations of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

(b) Explain TWO (2)positive impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the operations of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

(c) Discuss THREE (3)advantages of using digital technologies in the operations of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

(d) Discuss ONE (1)challenge of using digital technologies in the operations of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs.