Entrepreneurial Competencies, Institutional Voids and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: Evidence from an Emerging Economy

2021 ◽  
pp. 097226292110588
Author(s):  
Raj K. Kovid ◽  
Babita Bhati ◽  
Gunjan Mohan Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
National Capital Region ◽  
Institutional Voids ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The entrepreneurs leverage their competence to exploit the entrepreneurial opportunities in a market leading to improved firm performance. This study investigates the relationship between entrepreneurial competences and financial and non-financial performances of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It further investigates whether presence of institutional voids moderates this relationship. Using the survey method, the data were collected from owner-cum-founder of 204 SMEs from manufacturing sector, in the National Capital Region of India, an emerging economy. A structured questionnaire was used to capture the data. The results suggest that entrepreneurial competence significantly affects the financial performance of the firm whereas it has insignificant effect on the non-financial performance. Further, institutional voids moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial competence and non-financial performance of the firms whereas it does not show any moderating effect on the relationship between entrepreneurial competence and financial performance of SMEs. This study does have some managerial implications for entrepreneurs who can use their competencies to the fullest while working around institutional voids. This study contributes to advance the understanding about the role of institutional voids in influencing the relation of entrepreneurial competence with SMEs’ performance.

scholarly journals Financial capital, constraints, partners, and performance: An empirical analysis of Indonesia SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
I Wayan Widnyana ◽  
I Made Dauh Wijana ◽  
Almuntasir Almuntasir
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered the backbone of the national economy. However, the fact that SMEs still contribute less to the national gross domestic product (GDP) in terms of value-added, need to be addressed. While previous studies mainly focused on financial (access) constraints as one of the major constraints faced by small enterprises which affect their growth and performances, this study aims to extend the relationship between capital and financial performance of Indonesia SMEs with the moderating effect of financial constraints and partners. This study is different from others as it uses a bigger panel dataset which is about 4.36 million SMEs in Indonesia and is the first to explore the role of financial partners comprehensively. Moreover, the panel regression model with geographic analysis unit uses as a data analysis method. The results of the study show that financial capital has a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of SMEs. Furthermore, while the moderation role of financial partners on the relationship between financial capital and financial performance of Indonesia SMEs was failed to prove, the negative moderation effect of financial constraints was able to prove in this study.

scholarly journals Impact of Green Initiatives on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: The Case of Manufacturing Firm in Central Luzon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROWELL DIAZ ◽  
Ma. Teresa Alfaro
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Development Plan ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Economic Development Plan ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This study was conducted to propose the Green Economic Development Plan for Manufacturing S.M.E.s based on financial performance and operations thru Green Initiatives. The descriptive survey method used to gather data to determine the green initiative's implementation of small and medium (S.M.E.s) manufacturing enterprises. Green initiatives use as a basis for crafting a green economic development plan. Document analysis was also employed to obtain data from any available printed materials and records provided by the respondents. Such methods of gathering information used to validate data gathered from local and foreign-related literature. The observation also employed to survey the assets owned and validate any green initiatives practiced, including their implementation. The study's findings show that among the green initiatives implemented by SMMEs, which resulted in the reduction of total costs and expenses, were the proper disposal and segregation of waste materials, water management by recycling wastewater and using water-efficient equipment, natural resources, and raw materials management. SMMEs should encourage active participation and support of suppliers and customers in achieving G.E.D.'s objectives by developing incentive schemes.Furthermore, SMMEs should continue to benchmark with G.E.D. Practitioners are operating locally and abroad to adopt best greening strategies and regularly network with concerned government agencies for continuous updating on G.E.D. Initiatives that may benefit the firm. Further research may be conducted on green initiatives implemented by small and medium enterprises in other industry sectors.

scholarly journals Financial literacy training and micro insurance on the financial performance of SMEs in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Ciciana Amoah ◽  
John N. Mungai
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Micro Insurance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This research examines the effect of financial literacy training and micro insurance on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of Ghana. This study aims (i)to determine the effect of financial literacy training on the financial performance of SMEs, (ii) to establish the effect of microinsurance on the financial performance of SMEs; (iii) and to determine the moderating effect of government regulations on the relationship between financial literacy training, micro-insurance and the financial performance of SMEs. The study was based on the financial intermediation theory and Schumpeter’s theory of innovation. The study adopted an explanatory research design, using a sample size of 260 SMEs in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis, Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on financial literacy training, micro insurance, financial performance, and government regulations from SME owners and microfinance institutions. Analysis of the data collected revealed that both financial literacy training and micro-insurance had a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of SMEs. The study recommends that the management of microfinance institutions that provide financial literacy training and micro-insurance should undertake a survey on the needs of SMEs and the specific challenges they face in accessing microfinance services.

Sustainability - Oriented Innovation and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Olawale FATOKI
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The study adopted a multi-dimensional measure of performance (financial, social, environmental, innovation and quality). The study used the quantitative research approach and the descriptive and causal research design. Data was collected from one hundred and ninety eight owners/managers of SMEs in the manufacturing sector. The cross-sectional survey method (self-administered questionnaire) was used for data collection. The participants in the study were conveniently sampled. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, correlation and regression analysis were used for data analysis. The Cronbach’s alpha was used as a measure of reliability. The findings of the study indicate that economic, environmental and social dimensions of SOI have significant positive relationships with the five measures of performance. Limitations, areas for further study and recommendations to improve the SOI of SMEs are suggested.

Creditworthiness and access to finance of SMEs in Malaysia: do linkages with large firms matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaista Wasiuzzaman ◽  
Nabila Nurdin ◽  
Aznur Hajar Abdullah ◽  
Gowrie Vinayan
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Large Firms ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis study investigates the influence of inter-firm linkages between small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large firms on the relationship between an SME's creditworthiness and its access to finance.Design/methodology/approachSurvey questionnaire was distributed to 456 SMEs in the manufacturing sector in the Selangor and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur regions and a total of 145 useable responses were gathered. Investigation into the possible differences in the effect of creditworthiness – and its dimensions – on access to finance for SMEs with and without linkages are examined using Partial Least Squares-Multi Group Analysis (PLS-MGA).FindingsIt is found that the relationship between creditworthiness and access to finance is significant for both SMEs with and without links to large firms. However, no significant difference is found in the effect of creditworthiness on access to finance for both types of SME. Further analysis on the five different dimensions of creditworthiness shows statistically significant differences between SMEs with links and those without for the dimensions of collateral and condition. This implies that alliances formed between SMEs and large firms do not have much of an influence on the overall creditworthiness but do influence the collateral and condition of the SME.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the understanding of the effects of interfirm linkages on SME creditworthiness and access to finance. To the authors' knowledge no such study has been conducted on links between SMEs and large firms, especially in a developing country such as Malaysia.

scholarly journals Assessing the Influence of Accounting Outsourcing on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Thika Subcounty, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 ◽  
pp. 148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon M. Mwangi ◽  
Agness Mutiso ◽  
Daniel Mungai ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Simple Regression Model ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Globally, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been found to significantly contribute to the gross domestic product (GDP) in developing nations as well as to employment. In Kenya, the SMEs have the potential of raising many citizens to the mainstream economy. Although the SMEs contribute toward economic development as well as to employment in Kenya, their financial performance is still wanting, which is evidenced by the high collapse rate of SMEs. This research project assessed the influence of accounting outsourcing (AO) on financial performance of SMEs. The study used a descriptive design, and the number of SMEs that formed the population of study was 8605 in Thika subcounty. The sample size was therefore 368 SMEs, which were sampled using stratified and simple random sampling. The study adopted a questionnaire to collect data, and the Cronbach alpha coefficient was employed for testing of reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing the collected data with the assistance of statistical packages of social science (SPSS) version 23. The relationship between influences of AO and its effect on financial performance of SMEs were established through a simple regression model. The results of this study showed a significant positive association between the explanatory variables and the financial performance of SMEs. The study concludes that influences of AO have significant influence on SMEs financial performance. The study recommended that managers and owners of SMEs should seek service from qualified accountants as this may increase the quality of financial records and may improve their SMEs financial performance.

scholarly journals Apakah Literasi Keuangan Dan Inovasi Digital Mampu Meningkatkan Kinerja UMKM Saat Menghadapi Covid – 19?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Pipin Fitriasari ◽  
Bobby Himawan ◽  
Maria Yanida ◽  
Arif Widyatama
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Digital Innovation ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine the relationship between financial literacy and digital innovation on improving the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The research method used is a survey method. The number of respondents used was 56 respondents. The results of this study indicate that financial literacy and digital innovation have no relationship to the performance of MSMEs during the pandemic. Many factors cause this to happen, including the supporting components of the inadequate use of the technology, and many MSME owners who rely on their experience in running their business.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF LEARNING ORIENTATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Vicky F Sanjaya
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Learning Orientation ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to see the impact of learning orientation on the performance of companies in financial and non-financial, and see the role of non-financial performance as a mediating variable. No relevant profit theory and still limited research that saw the company's performance from both sides of the financial and non-financial to be a gap for doing research. The sample in this study is small and medium enterprises (SMEs) domiciled in the Province of Yogyakarta (DIY). The number of samples studied is as many as 113 respondents consisting of five districts / cities in DIY. The results of this study indicate that the orientation of learning has a positive and significant impact on financial performance and non-financial companies. In addition, this study also gives results that non-financial performance mediates some of the relationship between learning orientation to financial performance.Keywords: learning orientation, financial performance, non-financial performance, SMEs.

scholarly journals Enterprise Risk Management Best Practices for Improvement Financial Performance in Manufacturing SMEs in Cameroon

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1004-1012
Author(s):  
Mbiki Mamai ◽  
Song Yinghua
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Enterprise Risk Management ◽  
Enterprise Risk ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Risk Culture ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the best practices and the financial performance among 86 manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Cameroon. To achieve this objective, we will carry out a Multivariate Analysis; and the results based on correlation analysis highlight a positive and significant impact of risk culture on financial performance of these enterprises and also show that the independence of the board of directors by itself is not sufficient to increase the firm’s performance.

scholarly journals Understanding the effect of sustained use of cloud-based point of sales on SMEs performance during covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Yeney Widya Prihatiningtias ◽  
Maudina Rahma Wardhani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Point Of Sale ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Method ◽  
Sustained Use ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the effect of sustained use of cloud-based point of sales on SMEs’ performance during COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed. The sample consists of the food and beverage industries from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) located in Malang City, Indonesia. The quantitative data which succeeded to collect 91 responses was taken from the questionnaire distribution of the sample SMEs and it was analyzed by using SPSS 21 with the multiple linear regression method, which indicated there is a relationship between sustained-use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs non-financial performance during COVID-19 pandemic. 9 SMEs representatives, the owner, or the manager, were also interviewed to gain further insights and to confirm the quantitative findings. Technology Continuance Theory (TCT) was used to explain the link between the sustained use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the results from both approaches found that there is a positive relationship between sustained use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs non-financial performance during COVID-19 pandemic and the relationship between sustained use of cloud-based point of sale on SMEs financial performance is negative.

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