scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE, SOCIALISATION, ATTITUDE AND SKILL ON MALAYSIAN SMES’ PERFORMANCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Dzuljastri Abdul Razak ◽  
Hanudin Amin
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Economy Growth ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Literacy Theory ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Survey Approach

Though considered trivial, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were one of the contributing factors for Malaysia economy growth. Besides providing employment, SMEs also provide an improved integration to ensure other businesses survive in the long run. Thus, the present study examined the contributing factors to explain SMEs' performance, be it high or negative. Drawing upon the financial literacy theory, this study proposed a model of factors to examine the effects of financial knowledge, socialisation, attitude and skill on the performance of SMEs industry in Malaysia. The model was examined using owners of the SMEs drawn from 413 respondents collected in West Malaysia. Our results suggested that the said indicators were instrumental in determining the performance, and attitude was also essential as a mediator as discovered in our PLS analyses. In practice, however, this study jacked up a new understanding of why SMEs' performance is of importance, and the survey approach in measuring the performance is nothing but important. Our findings provide an insight for owners of SMEs to manage their businesses, where financial knowledge, financial socialisation, financial attitude and financial skill are brought into play.

PENGARUH LITERASI KEUANGAN TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH DI KOTA TANGERANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-293
Author(s):  
Eko Agus Prasetyo Endarto ◽  
Aloysius Alfando Tirtana
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Financial Behavior ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Financial literacy is important to improve personal and business financial management skill, especially for small and medium enterprises. Several previous studies have shown an influence between financial literacy and their profits. This research wants to examine whether there is an influence between financial literacy which consists of financial knowledge, behavior and attitude towards SME profits in Tangerang City. Structural Equation Modelling is used as a statistical tool to prove the specified hypothesis. By processing the data, it was found that there was a positive influence between financial literacy and profit.   Keywords: Financial Literacy, Financial Knowledge, Financial Behavior, Financial Attitude, Small Medium Enteprise

scholarly journals Women entrepreneurship in the developing country: The effects of financial and digital literacy on SMEs’ growth

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-115
Author(s):  
Fitriya Fauzi ◽  
Darius Antoni ◽  
Emi Suwarni
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Digital Knowledge ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This study aims to investigate the effects of financial and digital literacy on growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) managed by women in Indonesia. Data were collected through questionnaires of women entrepreneurs in Palembang, Indonesia. For the purpose of comparison, data of men entrepreneurs were also collected. The variables employed are latent variables such as financial literacy, digital literacy, SME’s growth which are derived from a series of questions to indicate each variable. A total of 240 women and 240 men were analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results reveal that both financial and digital literacy had positive and significant effects on return on assets. On the other hand, only digital literacy had positive and significant effects on growth. The findings further evidence that women had a lower level of digital knowledge compared to men. Furthermore, the results show that in the short term, financial literacy and digital literacy are important to understand and implement. But in the long run, digital literacy plays an important role because it impacts business growth. This is in line with an increasingly fierce market competition where the market is also shifting from traditional markets to modern markets. Not only the market, but consumers are also shifting from traditional consumers to digital consumers.

SME Managers and Financial Literacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Abiodun Eniola ◽  
Harry Entebang
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Business Owner ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The aim of this study is to examine the level of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) business owners–managers’ financial literacy and its impact on firm’s performance. The article applied a random sample and structural equation modelling (SEM) approaches in assessing the influence of SME business owners–managers’ level of financial literacy within the three states in the southwest Nigeria. The findings show the complete effect of business owner–manager’s financial knowledge, financial awareness and financial attitude in converting financial literacy to increase in firm performance. Also, they confirm that financial knowledge and awareness of SME business owners–managers are obviously not a prerequisite for the performance of SMEs, but entrepreneur characteristics in decision-making and relationship to financial attitude have a comparison with financial literacy. The research limitation evolves from cross section information observation that solely covers the southwestern part of the country. Additionally, inspired to meet the analysis gap is panel data analysis. Training courses through strategic orientation on the attitudinal perception of SME business owner–manager and basic business management skills, capacity-building aspect, leadership development as well as networking via relationship marketing and management on financial literacy may have significant effect on SMEs’ performance and growth for the managers in general in Nigeria. The article is one of the first to examine the level of financial literacy of SME business owners–managers in Nigeria. The article therefore sets an important benchmark for further research in this area.

The Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Preparedness for Retirement in the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-41
Author(s):  
Colin Agabalinda ◽  
Alain Vilard Ndi Isoh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Retirement Preparedness ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Effect Of Age

The study investigated the direct effects of financial literacy (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) on financial preparedness for retirement and the moderating effect of age among the small and medium enterprises in Uganda. Primary data was collected from a sample of n = 380 selected from the SME workforce. Descriptive analysis was run on SPSS, while validity and reliability of the measurement items yielded satisfactory composite reliability scores and average variance explained (AVE) scores for all items. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses and multi-group analysis conducted to test for the moderating effect of age on the relationship between financial literacy and retirement preparedness. The results revealed that knowledge and skills were significant predictors of retirement preparedness. However, ‘attitude' was not a significant predictor, and age had no moderating effect on the relationship between the study variables. These findings present practical implications for policymakers and financial educators in a developing country context.

scholarly journals The effect of financial literacy towards financial inclusion through financial training

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
Amram Rohi Bire ◽  
Heni Matelda Sauw ◽  
Maria
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Training ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Future ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The current study aimed to describe the influence of financial literacy on financial inclusion that mediated by financial training. It focused on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Respondents in the study were 54 respondents that were taken from 119 MSMEs in Kupang city, Indonesia. The analysis applied path analysis technique. It was to determine the direct or indirect relationship with SPSS Version 20. Analysis results have shown that financial literacy has got a direct and significant impact on financial inclusion. Its contribution to financial training is 33%. In the other side, the contribution of financial literacy towards inclusion is 32%.  Furthermore, financial training has mediated the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion. The presentation is 11%. This phenomenon shows that in the future, it is necessary to increase the frequency of financial training for MSMEs actors in Kupang city, Indonesia. The training has to be conducted to increase financial inclusion in understanding the knowledge of the financial product. Since the current study only examined financial literacy, financial inclusion, and financial training, it is suggested that the future researches may examine other aspects such as transparency, accountability, and quality of financial statements.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): Policy Response for Revival

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-228
Author(s):  
Minaketan Behera ◽  
Sanghamitra Mishra ◽  
Niharika Mohapatra ◽  
Alok Ranjan Behera
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Fiscal Stimulus ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Market Linkage ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

The outburst of COVID-19 has not only distressed the economic and social activities of Indian economy but also the world economy as a whole. Out of different economic activities, the micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected a lot. This article attempts to measure the contribution of MSMEs towards Indian economy and also attempts to find out the challenges and problems in pre- and during COVID period. We have used different descriptive statistics to measure the impacts of MSMEs and also use of correlation and co-integration to measure the relationship among the variables such as number of MSMEs, investment amount, employment and output. This pandemic is an exceptional shock for MSMEs. It is evident that there is a high degree of significant positive correlation among the variables. Johansen’s co-integration analysis resulted in the rejection of the null hypothesis signifying the existence of long-run co-integrating relationship. Given the extensive COVID-19 chaos, the government needs to establish an ongoing monitoring system and declare urgent relief steps to improve the MSMEs sector’s confidence. E-market linkage for MSMEs should be promoted, and fiscal stimulus should increase for this sector. The Government of India should take various measures to improve Indian MSMEs and achieve the vision of Self-reliant India.

scholarly journals The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Increasing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in OKU Timur, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helisia Margahana
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Price Competition ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Environmental Orientation ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Corporate Social

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) affects the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The population in this study are consumers who use e- commerce media in the South Sumatra area. The sample in this study was 200 respondents who were random samples from the Small and Medium Enterprises in South Sumatra. This study uses a survey method to see the amount of influence caused by the independent variables on the dependent variable. The independent variable examined in this study is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) variable. The dependent variable in this study is the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Based on the results of the study it can be seen that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) affects the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). So it can be concluded that if a business or business follows the regulations of the government, runs it and implements it based on predetermined factors, including work orientation factors, market orientation factors, and environmental orientation factors, then the business will be better known by the stakeholders and will be more competitive in the long run. Therefore SMEs must continue to consult with the government regarding CSR activities, which factors of CSR are most beneficial for all parties in business activities. SMEs must also focus on factors of price competition and competitive advantage to improve the image of SMEs and enhance competitiveness. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Competitiveness, SMEs

scholarly journals Digital Platform on Small and Medium Enterprises in Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeftha Offel Arilony
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Medium Enterprises

During the Covid-19 pandemic, companies must use the latest business platforms and technology. However, there are still many companies that have not been able to keep up with the latest business trends. In transforming the digital era, many companies apply the values of good corporate governance to avoid threats and risks of failure. To understand this problem further, a qualitative research was conducted using a case study approach. The analysis carried out focuses on efforts to foster MSMEs that have a contribution to improving the Indonesian economy. This study found that credit, training and assistance programs for MSMEs were still not able to strengthen the position of SMEs but increase the index of financial literacy and inclusion to accelerate income distribution in Indonesia.

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