Chapter 16 - Using computer technology in small businesses. After studying the material in this chapter, you should be able to: explain the importance of information to a small business, and state which information is needed; discuss the need for-and how to choose-management information systems (MISs) for a small business; describe the growing role of technology in business; explain how the microcomputer (PC) has affected small business; explain some of the potential problems with computer technology in small business; understand the basics of e-commerce.