scholarly journals Workplace information literacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Gunilla Widén ◽  
Farhan Ahmad ◽  
Shahrokh Nikou ◽  
Bruce Ryan ◽  
Peter Cruickshank
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Survey Instruments ◽  
The Common ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

This paper focuses information literacy (IL) from a methodological perspective, addressing  quantitative IL measures, suitable for evaluating the role of IL in supporting work activities. So far, IL in workplace contexts has mostly been studied using qualitative methods, designed for studying situational and context-dependent practices. Therefore it is important to explore how quantitative measures could be used to bring forward the relation between IL and organisational outcomes, that is the assessment of the impact of IL in workplace contexts. Quantitative research into IL is not unknown, but has been mainly developed in higher education, in order to measure students’ abilities to make use of information.   This paper brings forward three separate studies, conducted by the authors, highlighting different workplace contexts: small and medium enterprises; universities; and community councils. The common approach is that survey instruments were used to measure IL and its impact in these organisational contexts. The methodological implementations and insights are presented and combined, and methodological strengths and challenges are discussed, with the aims of (1) building knowledge about IL measures in workplace settings that is currently lacking, (2) finding additional measures for the complex IL construct, and (3) considering the scope of the practices that can be measured. The paper highlights the complexity of studying the impacts of IL in workplace contexts, and the importance of using multiple methods. It constitutes an important step towards a more unified understanding of how to study workplace IL.

scholarly journals Access to Finance, Financial Development and Firm Performance – Evidence from Pakistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-68
Author(s):  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
Zaheer Abbas ◽  
Zulfiqar Ali Shah
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Fixed Effect Model ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose- The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of financial constraints on firm performance. The role of financial development in reducing financial constraints is also investigated. Design/methodology/approach- Data from two waves of World Bank Enterprise Surveys from 2007 to 2013 was used to construct the required variables. A balanced sample of 427 firms was selected and a fixed-effect model was used for empirical estimations. Findings- The findings indicate the significance of access to finance in terms of explaining firm performance. Improvement in access to finance led to subsequent improvement in firm performance as measured by labour productivity. The role of financial development in reducing credit constraints is not as expected. The concentration of lending to the private sector in the hands of large corporations at the expense of small and medium enterprises could be the reason for such a result. Originality/value – Most of the work in this area is focused on large listed firms. The present study focused primarily on small and medium-sized enterprises in Pakistan. Multiple measures of financial constraints and firm performance were used for robustness. The investigation also covers the role of financial development and its microeconomic implications at the level of an enterprise.

The Impact of Globalization on Development of MSMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-60
Author(s):  
Rama Mohana Rao Katta ◽  
Chandra Sekhar Patro
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Level ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Growing Economy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Globalization has been a significant force in the development of the market and economic environments. The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) need to focus on technological capabilities to face the competition in the globalized market. They have to analyze the market opportunities in the rapidly growing economy as well as emerging markets. The aids of a globalized and digital economy depends to an excessive extent on favourable business environments and healthy competition. The performance of MSMEs depends on accessibility to various strategic resources like abilities, technical know-how, innovativeness, and finance. Thus, it is imperative to consider the factors influencing work conditions firm level, and the strategies formulated at the national level are organized to local business perspectives. This paper examines the global scenario of MSMEs, the impact of globalization, the role of MSMEs in India, the growth perspectives of MSMEs during the pre-and post-globalization period, the critical challenges, and the role of the government in encouraging and developing MSMEs.

An examination of strategies under the financial tsunami

2010 ◽  
Vol 110 (9) ◽  
pp. 1319-1336 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.T.S. Ho ◽  
K.L. Choy ◽  
S.H. Chung ◽  
C.H.Y. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the factors, such as the different strategies adopted and the size of the company, that have a significant determining impact on the financial performance of companies in extreme circumstances.Design/methodology/approachThe research target of this paper is the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong. This is quantitative research and it is done on a survey basis, which includes hypothesis setting and statistical analysis. In addition, constructive suggestions are given to companies after analyzing the current situation.FindingsIn total, ten factors from four dimensions are determined as the critical strategies for the company to adopt in an uncertain financial situation. The result shows the influence of different factors on return on investment for the companies with different backgrounds.Practical implicationsThe business environment today is full of turbulence and uncertainties; this, along with the fierce global competition, means that manufacturers are all struggling to survive. The financial tsunami that has swept across the global economy is believed to be the most catastrophic in living memory. Therefore, this research will be especially valuable and useful to companies which wish to achieve excellence in business performance in spite of such a global disaster.Originality/valueManufacturers worldwide have suffered badly from the impact of the financial tsunami. The SMEs in Hong Kong are certainly not an exception. However, under the same adverse conditions, some have been able to maintain their stability or even thrive. The findings suggest some specific corporate strategies which will enable companies to survive and remain competitive.

scholarly journals The impact of advisory services on Iranian SME performance: An empirical investigation of the role of professional accountants

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Kamyabi ◽  
S. Devi
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Competitive Intensity ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

The role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is recognized globally given their contribution to total productivity and job opportunities. However, the majority of SMEs tend to fail due to a lack of marketing knowledge and managerial skills or technical expertise. Professional accountants are in a unique situation to help SME owner/managers to achieve their business objectives and bridge the skills gap. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the factors that affect the decisions of owner/managers of SMEs in Iranian manufacturing sector to utilise the professional accountants’ advisory services and to examine the impact of these advisory services on SME performance using the Resource-Based View (RBV) of the firm. Based on a questionnaire survey data of 658 Iranian manufacturing SMEs, our regression analysis reveals a significant positive relationship between utilisation of professional accountants′ advisory services and three independent variables, namely, knowledge of owner/manager, competitive intensity and complexity of marketing decisions. Furthermore, we evidence that the use of advisory services is significant and positively associated with SME performance. More importantly, utilisation of professional accountants′ advisory services partially mediates the relationship between knowledge of owner/manager, competitive intensity and complexity of marketing decisions and firm performance. Therefore, we provide a specific, theoretically and empirically grounded prediction of how utilisation of professional accountants′ advisory services influences performance with implications for theory and practice.

scholarly journals Adaptive Structuration Analysis in Innovation Communication of Indonesian National Standard in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-266
Author(s):  
Farida Pari ◽  
Djuara P Lubis ◽  
Riko Bintari P
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Standards ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Adequate Food ◽  
Adaptive Structuration ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Relative Profit

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as one of the business sector which give significant contribution to national GDP have an average of more than 55% in the period 2008 to 2012 (BSN 2013), in addition, the role of food-based MSMEs is very important in providing adequate food availability for the community. Standardization is one of the strategies to increase competitiveness, especially in the free trade era. Standardization activities in the industry is proven by obtaining SNI certificates (Indonesian National Standards). This study aims to understand how the characteristics and evaluation of the nature of innovation towards MSME decisions to adopt SNI certification in the food sector. This quantitative research uses explanatory type method with an explanatory nature with associative nature because it wants to explain the influence between the variables tested. The results on evaluating the nature of innovation can be seen from the relative profit, the average respondent answers strongly agree on what they think of SNI or its products labelled SNI. Then on the level of complexity, respondents consider changes in infrastructure and adjustments to product standards. On marketing factors, respondents market their products through online media is 45,9% while marketing through offline media is 54%, one of which dominates them is through exhibitions or bazaars (15,3%). The conclude that there was no significant influence between the evaluation of the nature of innovation, namely the level of relative profitability, level of complexity and the level of observability with adoption of SNI certification. The factors that influence significantly SNI certification was adaptive structuration, they are rate of socialization and testimonial approach. .    

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penggunaan Software Zahir POSX Terhadap Manajemen Bisnis Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah di Kota Samarinda

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
MARTINUS ROBERT HUTAURUK ◽  
SITI ROHMAH
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Accounting Software ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

        The development of information technology which is the impact to development revolution of industrial 4th makes every activity inseparable from network usage with entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) group, who also must be albe to capture the business opportunity.        The purpose of this study is to confirm the role of Zahir POSX software on business management in the UMKM group in Samarinda city. This research was conducted on 275 populations in the UMKM group located in Samarinda City, especially in the area around Mulawarman University and University of Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda, and by using the Slovin method with a 5% error rate, 163 respondents were taken as sample. Test on validity and reliability have been darried out with good results on the items received agin before further analysis.      This study was conducted in order to predict the role of Zahir POSX software on business Management and used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) wih multiple groups through Smart PLS Version 3.2.8 software.     The results of this study found that on use Zahir POSX software had a positive and significant impact on UMKM group in Samarinda. Entrepreneurs will be easier in controloing their business, even using paper less media. The results also show that through modern accounting software, it will increasingly make business management more effective and efficient

scholarly journals The impact of risks on small and medium enterprises in the region of Sebha- Libya 2010- 2019: إدارة المخاطر المالية وأثرها على المشروعات الصغيرة والمتوسطة بمنطقة سبها – ليبيا- 2010- 2019م

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (22) ◽  
pp. 143-114
Author(s):  
Mohammed Elnagi Elgafari, Ehmaid Abu Khanger Mohammed Algoha Mohammed Elnagi Elgafari, Ehmaid Abu Khanger Mohammed Algoha
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Descriptive Method

The study aimed to identify the reality of the small and medium enterprises in Libya and the role of financial risks management in the success of these projects. The study followed the historical descriptive method and the quantitative methodology. The data were collected by means of a questionnaire, distributed to a simple random sample of small and medium enterprises, and analyzed through the SPSS program. The study found that, the lack of liquidity and the risk of repayment of loans come at the forefront of the financial risks affecting small and medium enterprises in the region of Sabha in Libya. The most important recommendations of the study: the need to develop the strategy of small and medium enterprises, after a careful and realistic analysis of its environment. Develop a realistic strategy for projects, taking into account the risks faced by these enterprises.

scholarly journals The impact of market orientation on the performance of MSMEs operating in technology parks: The role of market dynamism

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-52
Author(s):  
Anna Wójcik-Karpacz ◽  
◽  
Jarosław Karpacz ◽  
Joanna Rudawska ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Technology Parks ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify the role of market dynamism in the relationship between market orientation and the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating in technology parks (TPs) in Poland. Methodology: The two methods used for performing the quantitative empirical research are CAWI and PAPI. The research sample included MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland. The article is the answer to the needs for systematic research of models between market orientation and firm performance. Findings: The research findings provide an insight into the level of market orientation and performance of the analyzed MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland. It was found that MSMEs in the research sample were not a homogeneous group in this respect. It has been proven that market orientation is a significant stimulant of firm performance, while market dynamism has not been classified as a moderator of the market orientation–firm performance relationship. Implications for theory and practice: This study contributes to strategic management by identifying the key role of market orientation for enterprises wishing to benefit from this type of strategic orientation. The important role of the predictor – market orientation in shaping the results of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating at TPs in Poland has been proven. In practice, this means that increasing the level of market orientation is conducive to increasing positively assessed financial performance. Originality and value: Our research carried out at MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland enriches and supplements knowledge about market orientation as a phenomenon of universal character because it also applies to smaller sized business organizations.

scholarly journals Hegemony of Digital Platforms, Innovation Culture, and E-Commerce Marketing Capabilities: The Innovation Performance Perspective

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
Amira Khattak
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Marketing Capabilities ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Innovation Culture ◽  
The Impact

Advanced technologies have affected business models. Sustainable innovation performance has become very critical for the survival of businesses, in particular in emerging economies. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of digital platforms, innovation culture (IC), and e-commerce marketing capabilities on innovation performance (IP). In this study, the intervening role of IC was studied. Furthermore, the moderating role of e-commerce marketing capabilities was studied regarding the link between digital platforms and IP. Data were collected from the top management of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) working in several cities in Pakistan. For the data collection and analysis, the quantitative research method was used. Correlation, regression, and bootstrap methods were applied to test hypotheses. The results showed that digital platforms have positive impacts on innovation culture and IP. The findings verified that IC plays a mediating role in the relationship between digital platforms and IP. Moreover, digital platforms increase IP in the presence of e-commerce marketing capabilities. SMEs employ a self-motivated perspective, and it is necessary to evaluate their performance in terms of innovation. Subsequently, businesses that innovate their services and products with respect to their customers’ demands have the capacity to achieve true success. Consequently, SMEs need to analyze their IP for their businesses to flourish. The study emphasizes the overlooked relation of digital platforms and IP, as well as demonstrates the mediation effect of IC.

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