Entrepreneurial Social Network Development to Improve the Business Performance of Small Medium Enterprise: A Case Study of Hospitality Industries in Western Region

In order to evaluate Business Performance and make Small and Medium Enterprise easier to receive Business Credit Community, Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (IAI) provides SAK EMKM (Financial Accounting Standards of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises). SAK EMKM consists of Statement of Financial Position, Income Statement, and Notes to Financial Statement. Object of this research is Charcoal Briquette Producers that is categorized as Medium Enterprise located in in Salatiga. Purpose of this research is to educate and assist EMKM XYZ in arranging financial statement, since owner of this business does not understand what is SAK EMKM and how to apply it.

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Corporate governance and evolution of trust in entrepreneurial networks

Chinese Management Studies ◽

10.1108/cms-07-2018-0620 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 939-966

Author(s):

Shiquan Wang ◽

Guoyin Shang ◽

Shuang Zhang

Keyword(s):

Corporate Governance ◽

Social Network ◽

Initial Period ◽

Network Development ◽

Content Type ◽

Affective Trust ◽

Whole Process ◽

Equity Ratio ◽

Network Relationship

Purpose Concerning that limited explanation exists examining the function of corporate governance in trust processing within entrepreneurial network development, the purpose of this paper is to explore trust evolution and the role of corporate governance in an entrepreneurial network. Design/methodology/approach This paper makes an innovative exploration based on the case study of NVC Lighting Holding Limited. Findings It proposes that in the initial period of network relationship which is based on entrepreneur’s individual social network and embodies sole social network embeddness, entrepreneurial network relies more on affective trust than contractual trust. When stepping into extending period of network relationship which reflects separate embeddedness of social and market network, however, entrepreneurial network has an equal reliance on both affective trust and contractual trust. With further development, when ushering in the phase of maturity which undergoes superimposing embeddedness of both social and market network, entrepreneur network inclines to rely more heavily on affective trust than contractual trust. During the whole process, it can be found that the reliance of entrepreneurial network on trust has the tendency to transfer from affective trust to contractual trust. Furthermore, decreasing of equity ratio of founders and strengthening of controlling right heterogeneity in the corporate governance have facilitated the transfer process and the entrepreneurs’ authority has restraining effect on the evolution of the process. Originality/value Through case study, this paper presents the trust evolution process in different stages of entrepreneurial network. Another important theoretic contribution of this paper is that it reveals the function of corporate governance in trust processing within entrepreneurial network development.

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The Foundation of a Social Network: A Case Study from an Adult Course of Therapy

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e608922012-185 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Irina Vogt ◽

Ralf Vogt

Keyword(s):

Social Network

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Social Networks and Business Performance of Igbo Migrant Traders in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria

The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology ◽

10.36108/njsa/4102/12(0250) ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Deborah O. Obor ◽

Emeka E. Okafor

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Networks ◽

Social Network ◽

Social Exchange ◽

Business Performance ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Business Growth ◽

South West ◽

Key Informant ◽

Depth Interviews

This study focused on social networks and business performance among Igbo businessmen in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria through the exploratory research design. Social exchange, social network and social capital theories were employed as theoretical framework. Twenty-six in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and case studies were conducted with purposively selected respondents in four business locations in Ibadan. The results showed that among the factors that facilitated migration of the Igbo to Ibadan were their interest to learn a trade, their inability to attain higher education, and having a relative in Ibadan. The types of social networks available showed that social network was not location bound, as all the respondents belonged to town progressive unions and mutual benefits/cooperative associations. Social networks played vital roles in business performance, including social support, access to loan, business growth and expansion. The main challenges to maintaining adequate social network in business were distrust, envy, unbridled competition, dishonesty and inability to keep terms of agreement. The study concludes that social networks have positively influenced the business performance of migrant Igbo in Ibadan. There is need for the Igbo to strengthen their social networks through honesty, forthrightness, and transparency in all their dealings.

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Technology Content Assessment for Technology Development in Small Medium Enterprise (SME) of Wood Furniture: A Case Study

2021 IEEE 8th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications (ICIEA) ◽

10.1109/iciea52957.2021.9436690 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Suci Miranda ◽

Elisa Kusrini

Keyword(s):

Technology Development ◽

Content Assessment ◽

Medium Enterprise ◽

Wood Furniture

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Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Green Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Social Sciences ◽

10.3390/socsci10040136 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 136

Author(s):

Chaiyawit Muangmee ◽

Zdzisława Dacko-Pikiewicz ◽

Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn ◽

Nuttapon Kassakorn ◽

Bilal Khalid

Keyword(s):

Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽

Business Performance ◽

Least Square Method ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Green Innovation ◽

Sustainable Business ◽

Sustainable Performance ◽

Medium Enterprise ◽

Automotive Parts

Since environmental issues are becoming an integral part of business performances, policymakers and managers have started recognizing the importance of green innovation towards sustainable business performances. The role of the automotive parts industry is crucial in minimizing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable development. Yet few studies have focused on the connection between green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation that may affect small and medium enterprise (SME) business performance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of green entrepreneurial orientation on green innovations, and its effects on sustainable business performances in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The sample consists of 226 SMEs in the automotive parts industry in Thailand. The partial least square method (PLS-SEM) has been used for the analysis of data. The results of the study show that green innovations have the strongest influence on economic and environmental performances. This study contributes to resource-based view theory by incorporating green innovation as a strategic competency of SMEs’ performance. Further, green entrepreneurial orientation and green innovation can assist SME managers in understanding the factors leading to sustainable performance of businesses.

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The Effects of Open Space on Reducing Workplace Stress: Case Study of Business Park in the Post-Socialist Urban Setting

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13010336 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 336

Author(s):

Jelena Maric ◽

Djukic Aleksandra ◽

Branislav Antonic ◽

Danilo Furundzic ◽

Vladimir Parezanin

Keyword(s):

Business Performance ◽

Open Space ◽

Single Case ◽

Well Being ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Workplace Stress ◽

Urban Setting ◽

Work Related ◽

Stress Levels

Working people spend around 54% of their waking hours at a workplace, according to recent statistics. Work-related stress is unavoidable, and it can damage the health of employees and affect business performance. In this paper, we argue that open space inside the workplace environment can have a positive influence on reducing overall stress levels in all the categories of users. To our knowledge, there is a significant lack of research considering specific business districts and the gated complexes called business parks, especially in post-socialist Eastern European cities, where there they are still a novelty. Empirical research in this study is on the single case study of Business Park “Airport city” in Belgrade, Serbia. Its main focus is on the survey conducted with 235 participants based on a questionnaire, which examines the relation between workplace stress and workplace environments. The findings from the questionnaire show that the frequency, duration, and activity of open space usage influence the stress levels of employees in this specific workplace, while it is not visible relating to their age and gender. Additionally, final implications suggest that improved open space, such as well-expected greenery, but also the urban design non-associative to workspace and the socialization and exercise amenities customized for frequent and short work breaks, can facilitate the overall well-being of employees. They are innovative elements in relatively underdeveloped research on stress measures with open space usage characteristics in the specific (gated) workplace setting.

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MapTap and Cornelia Slow Digital Art History and Formal Art Historical Social Network Research

Zeitschrift für Kunstgeschichte ◽

10.1515/zkg-2016-0025 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 79 (3) ◽

pp. 315-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Koenraad Brosens ◽

Klara Alen ◽

Astrid Slegten ◽

Fred Truyen

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Social Network ◽

Early Modern ◽

Data Model ◽

Art History ◽

Digital Art ◽

Unique Data ◽

Network Research ◽

Custom Made

Abstract The essay introduces MapTap, a research project that zooms in on the ever-changing social networks underpinning Flemish tapestry (1620 – 1720). MapTap develops the young and still slightly amorphous field of Formal Art Historical Social Network Research (FAHSNR) and is fueled by Cornelia, a custom-made database. Cornelia’s unique data model allows researchers to organize attribution and relational data from a wide array of sources in such a way that the complex multiplex and multimode networks emerging from the data can be transformed into partial unimode networks that enable proper FAHSNR. A case study revealing the key roles played by women in the tapestry landscape shows how this kind of slow digital art history can further our understanding of early modern creative communities and industries.

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Performance Management for Growth: A Framework Based on EVA

Journal of Risk and Financial Management ◽

10.3390/jrfm14030102 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 102

Author(s):

Mihaela Brindusa Tudose ◽

Valentina Diana Rusu ◽

Silvia Avasilcai

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Performance Management ◽

Performance Appraisal ◽

Business Performance ◽

Reference Model ◽

Corporate Sustainability ◽

Economic Value ◽

Value Added ◽

Research Perspectives

Some of the constructs in the field of performance management are intuitive or not empirically validated. This study provides a data-driven framework for measuring and improving the performance through synchronized strategies. The ultimate goal was to provide support for increasing business performance. Empirical research materializes in an exploratory case study and a statistical analysis with econometric models. The case study revealed that a company can improve its performance, even in periods of growth, being characterized by consistent investments. The statistical analysis, performed on a restricted sample of companies, confirmed the results that were provided by the case study. The measurement of performance was made by capitalizing on financial and non-financial data precisely to intensify the interest for corporate sustainability. The obtained results, contrary to previous research that showed that economic value added (EVA) is negatively influenced by the increase in invested capital, open up new research perspectives to find out whether, at the industry level, performance appraisal that is based on EVA stimulates the development of a business’s economic capital. The research has a double utility: scientific (by providing an overview of the state of the art in the field of performance management) and practical (by providing a reference model for measuring and monitoring performance).

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