scholarly journals Innovative solutions to tap “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” (MSME) market

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-52
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mohsin Hakeem
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Collaborative Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Net Worth ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to indicate an innovative solution to address the financing issues faced by “Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises” (MSME) in emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) especially Islamic banks are competing for high net worth individuals, whereas the MSME sector is largely untapped. A collaborative model for IFIs is suggested, to explore the MSME sector. Islamic Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) are operating in these markets through their extensive gross route networks. The multistep collaborative model proposes “Special Purpose Entity (SPE)” partially owned by a single Islamic Bank or consortium and NBFI/s. SPEs can be incorporated with a defined scope, focus areas, risk profile, budget and shareholding patterns. Findings Risk and profit sharing instruments also known as Musharakah and Mudarabah have less than 6 percent share within total financing offered by Islamic banks globally. Risk sharing products offered by Islamic banks are not targeting this sector due to the underdevelopment of instruments, lack of knowledge and resources. Proposed SPEs can operate regionally with a concentration on specific business sectors. Originality/value The SPE model would enable Islamic banks to enter the huge MSME market while mitigating risk. On the contrary, it would enable the large segments of emerging economies (bottom 40 percent population of developing nations) to get involved and actively play their role to attain long-term development goals.

scholarly journals The nature of crowdfunding in China: initial evidence

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaiyu Huang ◽  
Candy Lim Chiu ◽  
Sha Mo ◽  
Rob Marjerison
Keyword(s):  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop initial evidence about the nature and features of crowdfunding in China, given it is largely unregulated regulatory frameworks. Design/methodology/approach The paper used extensive desk research using data collected from the public and private sectors, after which the data was analyzed parallel to existing academic literature, that is, institutional context by Bruton et al. (2014). This paper uncovered patterns of development, profiling crowdfunding platforms, examining the regulatory landscape and providing antecedents of successful crowdfunding projects in China. Findings When the traditional financial markets are hard to reach, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were starved for capital. Crowdfunding can play a major role in funding and risk sharing. It is an innovative and dynamic vehicle for MSMEs as well as enthusiastic investors in China. Since its initial introduction to China in 2009, crowdfunding has gained substantial popularity in a relatively short period. Currently, there is still not an identifiable guideline on how to delineate the significance of the crowdfunding platform. The development of crowdfunding in China faces a few unresolved key issues. As researchers exploring this phenomenon in new ways, crowdfunding platforms can be enhanced in a manner that benefits the capital seeker, investors and society as a whole. Originality/value There is a dearth of information on start-up crowdfunding in Asia. With little data available to analyze, so this paper hopes to contribute to knowledge and provide valuable information to researchers and industry representations. Crowdfunding represents a potentially disruptive change in the way that new ventures are funded. This paper represents an initial analysis in the study of new ventures in China. Finally, the authors provide recommendations for entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers as well as researchers and practitioners with suggestions about yet unexplored avenues of research.

Implementing strategic responses in the COVID-19 market crisis: a study of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guydeuk Yeon ◽  
Paul C. Hong ◽  
Elangovan N. ◽  
Divakar G. M.
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Strategic Responses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies. This paper aims to examine how India's SMEs implement their strategic responses in this crisis. Design/methodology/approach The study uses dynamic capability theory to explore the strategic responses of SMEs. Strategy implementation theory helps to explain how they implement innovative practices for outcomes. A research model defines the COVID-19 challenges, strategic responses and performance outcomes. The study reports the findings of an initial pilot study of 75 firms and follow-up case study results in the context of COVID-19. Findings Firms choose their approaches according to their perceived market risks. Case studies illustrate that firms display diverse attitudes depending on their strategic direction, leadership vision and organizational culture. They achieve different outcomes by implementing specific styles of risk management practices (e.g. risk-averting, risk-taking and risk-thriving). Research limitations/implications Although the study context is Indian SMEs, the findings suggest meaningful lessons for other emerging economies in similar crisis events. The propositions may be extended to future research in broad contexts. Practical implications Even in the extraordinary COVID-19 market crisis, SMEs with limited resources display their strategic potential by recognizing their unique capabilities, translating them into effective actions and achieving desirable outcomes. Social implications In the COVID-19 pandemic, top leaders' mental attitude, strategic perspective and routine practices are contagious. Positive leadership motivates both internal and external stakeholders with an enormous level of collaboration. Originality/value This rare study of Indian SMEs provides a theoretical framework for designing a pilot survey and conducting a case study of multiple firms. Based on these findings, testable propositions are articulated for future research in diverse organizational and national contexts.

Corporate governance: a conscious approach for Asia and emerging economies

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Rajablu
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Economic Transition ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Models ◽  
Anglo American ◽  
Asian Economy ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose Asian economy in transition is facing great deal of challenges, so its corporate governance. This paper investigates the dominant corporate governance models practiced under the liberal market capitalism, cooperative capitalism, collective capitalism and the state capitalism across the continents and proposes conscious governance approach for Asia and emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach The paper explores and compares Anglo-American and Continental European corporate governance models. The report further investigates the development of corporate governance across Asian publicly listed companies, state-owned enterprises, small and medium enterprises and other privately held large enterprises, and raises questions and concerns and derives conclusion. Findings The Asian experience of imposing Western corporate governance models is more of a simplification of tasks based on political, cultural and globalization needs rather than the regions’ economic, financial and social development reality. Practical implications The unique proposition of conscious corporate governance aligns corporate governance practice with Asian socio-economic transition vision and helps with further development and reforms. Originality/value The paper adds to the existing efforts and triggers a fresh view to the Asian and emerging economies corporate governance research and strategy.

scholarly journals Peranan Al-Mudharabah Sebagai Salah Satu Produk Perbankan Syariah Dalam Upaya Mengentaskan Kemiskinan Di Indonesia

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Agung Nugroho Arianto
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Basic Principle ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Real Sector ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Small Community ◽  
The Real ◽  
Medium Enterprises

One of the fight against poverty can be done by expanding access to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) in obtaining such capital facilities through Islamic banking. Based on the basic principle of its products, Islamic banks have the financing to the principle of profit sharing, which developed the product mudharabah. This financing is productive because the capital invested for the supply of labor so as to empower the economy through small community of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM). By developing micro, small and medium enterprises it will help create jobs and economic growth in the real sector, thus keeping down unemployment and poverty in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Distribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Financing in Islamic Banks

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Annisa Masruri Zaimsyah
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Macroeconomic Conditions ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose:This study aims to analyses of the influence of the external and internal factors on medium and small micro Enterprise financing in Indonesia Islamic Bank exsternal factors consist of inflation, BI Rate and Exceng Rate, while the internal factors consists of ROA, CAR, BOPO, FDR and NPF. Design/Method/Approach: The analysis technique used in this study is multiple regression with OLS approach. The data used this study are monthly data from 2014-2018. Data obtained from OJK and Bank Indonesia reports.Findings: The finding results of this study, change in macroeconomic conditions (external factor) will indirectly have an impact on the internal conditions od Islamic Bank and will have an impact on intermediation function, especially for the MSME sector, while partially the factors that influence MSME financing are only in inflation and Exceng rates, CAR, BOPO, NPF. FDR and BI Rate does not affect MSME financing because Islamic Bank do not use the interest system but instead use the profit sharing system.Originality/Values: The main contribution of this study to industry platetrs, Islamic bank and policy makers. Islamic bank must make more efferts to provide financing for MSME. Islamic Banks must be innovative and creative in creating and offering new products related to financing to MSME.

Recent trends in Islamic banks’ lending modes in Bangladesh: an evaluation

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Suzuki ◽  
S. M. Sohrab Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose – This paper aims to assess recent trends in lending modes and to address the reasons for and consequences of changes in Bangladesh’s Islamic banking sector. Design/methodology/approach – Theoretical discourse is used to generate an underpinning for the issues covered by the study. In addition, empirical evidence from the banking sector, including the information derived from interviews with the staff of three Islamic banks, is presented to achieve the research objectives. Findings – The findings clearly demonstrate that the Islamic banking sector has experienced a paradigm shift from participatory financing to asset-based financing. In particular, the murabaha mode of financing dominates the current lending structure, which follows the general trend of the global Islamic banking sector. Research limitations/implications – It is necessary to concentrate on the potential negative outcomes of the trade-based murabaha mode of financing in a developing country such as Bangladesh, as banks have less incentive under protective rent (profit) opportunities to train the experts to screen and monitor projects in other socially desirable sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing including the small and medium enterprises. Originality/value – Despite substantial growth of the Islamic banking sector, less research has been conducted to shed analytical light on the operations of Islamic banks from the perspective of loan disbursement to identify the disparities, if any, in between theory and practice in countries where both Islamic and conventional banks operate simultaneously. Using country-specific evidence, this study contributes to the debate by highlighting the paradigm shift of Islamic banks from participatory financing to the dominance of asset-based murabaha and other modes of lending, by identifying the fundamental causes that contribute to such a shift and by highlighting the consequences of such changes.

Identifying the focal role of top management paradoxical cognition in ambidextrous firms

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparna Venugopal ◽  
Krishnan T.N. ◽  
Manish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Organizational Ambidexterity ◽  
Upper Echelons ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Behavioral Integration ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose Past studies have associated top management’s paradoxical cognition and actions with the ambidextrous performance of firms. Compared to large firms, the top management members of small firms play a focal role in resolving the paradoxical tensions of explorative and exploitative innovation strategies. Anchored in the upper echelons perspective, the purpose of this paper is to explore the influences of two top management team (TMT) processes on organizational ambidexterity: TMT behavioral integration and TMT involvement in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The research is set in the context of 78 hi-tech SMEs across IT, biotech, and electronics industry. Multiple responses were collected from each firm. The authors used hierarchical regression analysis to test the hypotheses. Findings The findings from this paper demonstrate that the process of TMT behavioral integration enhances organizational ambidexterity. However, the results show that neither the top management’s involvement, nor the interaction of the top management’s involvement with the behavioral integration of a TMT, enhances organizational ambidexterity. Research limitations/implications The limited examination of two TMT processes has restricted the scope of this paper. The study has also been unable to measure paradoxical cognition in the TMT objectively and without proxy measures. Originality/value The results from this study add to the existing literature on paradoxical cognition, ambidexterity, and behavioral integration. The results from this study also lend support to the upper echelons perspective. Further, the findings from this paper present significant practical implications by throwing light on the senior team processes necessary for small ambidextrous firms in emerging economies. The volatile and rather unpredictable nature of emerging economies underscore the relevance of examining the facilitating conditions of small ambidextrous firms in these countries.

scholarly journals EMPLOYMENT OF MICRO SMALL-BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SMEs) THROUGH THE FINANCING OF SHARIA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rafi’i Sanjani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM) in absorbing labor is large enough. But the role of MSMEs in reality is constrained by several things, including capital problems. This is where the role of Shariah Financial Institutions with principal-sharing financing is desirable. Observing such phenomena needs to be examined on several issues; first, the implementation of financing at Syari'ah Financial Institutions in Sumbawa which is considered ideal for micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM). Secondly, some of the obstacles to the implementation of financing at Syari'ah Financial Institutions in Sumbawa pertain to the principle of profit sharing, and thirdly, the solution to overcome the impediments of financing implementation at Syari'ah Financial Institutions in Sumbawa w This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques that is by combining three methods or the so-called triangulation, among others, interviews, observation and documentation. Data processing will be analyzed and processed descriptively qualitative.ith respect. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques that is by combining three methods or the so-called triangulation, among others, interviews, observation and documentation. Data processing will be analyzed and processed descriptively qualitative. Research Results Micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM) are able to absorb a large enough labor. But the role is in fact constrained by several things, including capital problems. This is where the role of Shariah Financial Institutions with principal-sharing financing is desirable. Observing such phenomena needs to be examined on several issues; first, the implementation of financing at Syari'ah Financial Institutions in Sumbawa which is considered ideal for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Second, the impediments to the implementation of financing of the Shariah Financial Institutions in Sumbawa with respect to the principle of profit sharing, and thirdly, the solution to overcome the impediments of the financing of the Syari'ah Financial Institutions in Sumbawa with respect to the ideal profit-sharing principle.

Strategic flexibility and SME performance in an emerging economy

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Guo ◽  
Zhi Cao
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Strategic Flexibility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managerial Ties ◽  
Contingency View ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities Perspective

Purpose – This study aims to address the following question: when strategic flexibility can be most beneficial to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the context of emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on dynamic capabilities perspective, this study builds a contingency model and examines it with survey data collected from 166 SMEs in China. Findings – This study finds that the relationship between strategic flexibility and firm performance is extensively moderated by external (competitive intensity and environmental munificence), internal (resource combination activities), as well as bridging factors (managerial ties). Originality/value – The findings contribute to the contingency view of strategic flexibility and firm performance research by incorporating insights from the dynamic capabilities perspective and by expanding the scope of existing research to emerging economies.

Constraints to the development of MSMEs in Assam, India: do owner-managers’ background characteristics and firm-specific characteristics matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Sahnewaz Sanu ◽  
Shabana Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The North ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Perceived Constraints

PurposeThe purpose of the research is to identify the major constraints to the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in a less-developed region of an emerging economy and how these constraints are affected by owner/manager's attributes and firm-specific characteristics.Design/methodology/approachTo fulfill the objectives, a structured questionnaire is used to gather data from 200 randomly selected MSMEs located in Cachar district of Assam, India. The study applies factor analysis to categorize various perceived constraints into resolute sets of problem variables or factors. Then, the summated scales are regressed on the predictors related to owner-manager's attributes and firm characteristics to validate the hypotheses.FindingsThe results demonstrate that the broad factors constraining the development of MSMEs in Cachar district are as follows: (1) financial issues, (2) infrastructure problems, (3) labor and management issues, (4) market problems and (5) input problems. Furthermore, the findings confirm that firm growth, size, age, sector, location, innovation activity, owner-manager's gender, age and level of education significantly affect the identified constraints.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the research is limited to the Cachar district of India, the findings are relevant for other similar districts of India and less-developed regions of emerging economies. However, the study needs to be replicated in other regions of India as well as in other emerging economies for cross-validation and to determine the generalizability of the results.Originality/valueTo the authors' knowledge, no studies linking the constraints faced by MSMEs to owner/manager's attributes and firm-specific characteristics are carried out in the north-eastern region of India. The study also extends the limited researches on the influence of owner-manager's attributes and firm characteristics on the constraints to the growth of MSMEs by incorporating additional predictors.

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