Technological development and its Economic and Social Impacts on Small Business Workers "A Field Study on a Sample of Individuals Working in Small Businesses in the Latakia Countrysid"

Abstract

The aim of the research is to identify the concept of technology, its importance, and its main characteristics; to explore the concept of small enterprises, their importance, and characteristics; to examine the social and economic impacts of technological development on individuals working in small enterprises; and to identify the obstacles to using technological development in rural enterprises and among individuals working in these projects.
The study relied on the descriptive-analytical method, as it is suitable for this type of research. It helps in obtaining information, analyzing data, and reaching conclusions, suggestions, and solutions. A questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection, distributed among individuals working in small enterprises in some rural villages in Lattakia Governorate, namely (Al-Hara and Al-Samiya). A random sample of 150 individuals working in these enterprises was selected.

The results showed that the majority of the owners of these enterprises rely on digital tools, reflecting a clear shift toward a more open and competitive business environment. The study also indicated that technology has a positive impact on workers, both in terms of economic performance and in enhancing personal skills.