scholarly journals The Role of Financial Literacy on Financial Behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Pipit Rosita Andarsari ◽  
Mega Noerman Ningtyas

A number of previous empirical studies found that, financially speaking, literate people tends to do budgeting, saving, controlling expenses, managing debt well, participating in stock market and planning pension fund, etc. In other words, the higher an individual’s knowledge and understanding of financial concept, the more likely they are to behave financially well in their daily life. Financial literacy is needed by everyone, including womenpreneur because not only they have to be able to manage their personal finance, they should also manage their business finance. Financially literate people are more likely to get access to external funding and to develop their business. This research aims to examine the role played by financial literacy on financial behavior of womenpreneur in Malang. Financial literacy was measured using 11 questions modified from Lusardi & Mitchell (2011) and financial behavior was measured using 8 questions taken from INFE. The sample was 95 respondents who were female (owners of) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Malang. The data were collected using questionnaire. We used Partial Least Square with Smart PLS 3 to examine the variables. After the first bootstrapping process, we drop some invalid indicators and then perform the second bootstrapping. The result showed that all of the remaining indicators were valid and financial literacy had been found to have positive significant (influence) on financial behavior.  

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-268
Author(s):  
Denis Mukarromah ◽  
Jubaedah Jubaedah ◽  
Miguna Astuti

Abstract: There are indications of difficult capital access for MSMEs in Lebak. It is shown by Statistic Bureau (BPS) data in Banten Province that only 7.44% of micro and small businesses in Banten obtain or apply for credit, or only 0.95% of Lebak micro and small businesses that can obtain or apply for credit. This research aims to determine the effect of (1) financial literacy on financial performance and (2) financial management on financial performance. This research is quantitative descriptive. The subjects were MSMEs of cassava processed products in Cibadak, Lebak Regency by distributing questionnaire to 86 samples. The data analysis technique used was descriptive analysis and inferential analysis with Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of this research show that (1) financial literacy has a positive effect on financial performance, and (2) financial management has a positive effect on financial performance.Keywords: financial literacy, financial management, financial performance Analisis Kinerja Keuangan pada Pelaku UMKM Produk Olahan Singkong di Cibadak Kabupaten Lebak, BantenAbstrak: Terdapat indikasi sulitnya akses permodalan pada UMKM di Lebak, Banten. Ditunjukan oleh data BPS Provinsi Banten bahwa hanya 7,44% usaha mikro dan kecil di Banten yang memperoleh ataupun mengajukan kredit atau hanya 0,95% dari usaha mikro dan kecil Lebak yang dapat memperoleh atau mengajukan kredit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh (1) literasi keuangan terhadap kinerja keuangan, (2) pengelolaan keuangan terhadap kinerja keuangan. Bentuk penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah pelaku UMKM produk olahan Singkong di Cibadak, Kabupaten Lebak dengan penyebaran kuisioner pada 86 sampel. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis inferensial dengan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan (1) literasi keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan, dan (2) pengelolaan keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan.Kata kunci: literasi keuangan, pengelolaan keuangan, kinerja keuangan


Author(s):  
Edi Sugiono ◽  
Suryono Efendi

This study aims to analyze the role of organizational learning and innovation in improving the competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Mojokerto area. The study was conducted using primary data obtained from the distribution of questionnaires. In total, there were 100 IKM leaders in Mojokerto who became the respondents in this study. Hypothesis testing is done by using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS). The results of the study show that organizational learning and innovation have a positive and significant effect on improving SMEs’ competitive advantage. The results of this study also prove that innovation can mediate the relationship between organizational learning and SMEs’ competitive advantage.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novita Ratna Satiti

This study aims to examining the effect of financial literacy on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malang. This explanatory study was conducted in Sukun District, Malang City. The population was SMEs that located in Sukun District, Malang City which were selected using proportionate stratified random sampling with the total number of 220 samples. The study used descriptive quantitative design with primary data as the data source. The data was analyzed using Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) 3.3 Version with hypothesis tested using Bootstrap. The results of this study indicate that: 1) the financial literacy of the SMEs in Sukun District, Malang City was at a good literacy level which is Sufficient Literate; 2) the Small and Medium Enterprises in Sukun District has a good level of business performance; and Analysis of Smart PLS shows that financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sukun District, Malang. Therefore, financial literacy of the business owner has an important role in business performance. financial literacy can help business actors to gain adequate financial knowledge and capabilities in preparing their business financial strategies and improving their business performance


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 392-407
Author(s):  
Isra Ul Huda ◽  
Anthonius Karsudjono ◽  
Pupita Nia Maharani

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of Entrepreneurship Orientation and Product Innovation on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises with Intervening Competitive Advantage Variable. This study uses quantitative data analysis methods, the analysis technique is Partial Least Square (PLS). The reason for choosing to use the PLS method is the testing of the mediating role of an intervening variable. The results of the analysis conducted stated that the Entrepreneurship Orientation did not significantly influence Competitive Advantage and also the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises. Product Innovation has a significant effect on Competitive Advantage and does not have a significant effect on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises and Competitive Advantage does not have a significant effect on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises. Entrepreneurship Orientation does not significantly influence Small Medium Enterprises Performance with Intervening Variable Competitive Advantage and Product Innovation has no significant effect on Small Medium Enterprises Performance with Intervening Competitive Advantage Variable


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (0) ◽  
pp. 379-390
Author(s):  
Mira Rochimi Mutiara ◽  
Ina Primiana ◽  
Joeliaty Joeliaty ◽  
Martha Fani Cahyandito

The existence of globalization concept absolutely brings consequences for business environment. Based on international literature, cultural orientation was required on business management in the globalization era. Nevertheless, there have been few numbers of cross-cultural entrepreneurship research. Previous research tended to focus on discussing cultural dimensions or using them in entrepreneurship. Therefore, this study proposes a different perspective which is to explore the cultural dimensions for the formation of entrepreneur competencies. Thus, this study aims at suggesting conceptual models and providing empirical evidence concerning national and individual cultural orientation including its role in influencing the formation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) entrepreneur competencies in facing the globalization era. For this purpose, the survey questionnaire was distributed to 129 SMEs entrepreneurs in the fashion sector in West Java – Indonesia, which was then tested by using VSM 1994 Formula, SPSS method and Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The findings and originality of this study were the novelty of national and its individual cultural values for Indonesia. Moreover, this study discovered that Cultural Orientation significantly influenced the form of entrepreneur competencies. Thus, the role of cultural orientation cannot be ignored in enhancing the ability of SMEs entrepreneurs to face the globalization era.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Wahyudi Wahyudi ◽  
Brigitta Azalea Pulo Tukan ◽  
Dahlia Pinem

<p>This research is a quantitative study that aims to determine the effect of financial literacy, financial technology, income, and locus of control on financial behavior. The population in this study were Lecturers at the Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta. The sample size was taken as many as 80 respondents, with methods through nonprobability sampling, purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires. The analysis technique used is the PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis method with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate that (1) financial literacy has a significant positive effect on financial behavior. (2) financial technology has no influence and is not significant in financial behavior. (3) income has a significant positive effect on financial behavior. (4) locus of control does not influence financial behavior.</p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ploypailin Kijkasiwat ◽  
Pongsutti Phuensane

This study examines the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between innovation and firm performance of small and medium enterprises in 29 countries in Eastern European and Central Asia. The study also investigates whether the impact of innovation in products and processes on firm performance is affected by financial capital. The method applied is partial least square structural equation modelling. The findings indicate that firm size and the financial capital both moderate and mediate the impact of innovation on firm performance, positively or negatively. The findings have implications for decision makers by highlighting the significance of firm size and financial sources when planning to introduce innovations to enhance firm performance.


2020 ◽  
pp. 097215091986508
Author(s):  
Gaurav Dawar ◽  
Seema Singh

The current study is a strategic approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR); the aim is to put forward the factors of CSR activities that enhance its effectiveness for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). To achieve this objective, the factors were extracted from the literature and described along with trusteeship theory of Mahatma Gandhi, and an exploratory study was conducted and data were collected using structured questionnaire based on pretested scale from 158 SMEs and tested using partial least square regression (PLSR). The statistics shows the overall model fit, and the findings indicate a significant relationship with effective CSR. The results of the study are in accordance with the previous research work, and we also find that environment-related CSR and partnership are crucial for the effectiveness of CSR in SMEs, stakeholders’ role are important and SMEs’ CSR practice is still informal. The variables identified from study will help SMEs in establishing a formal approach towards CSR and meeting the needs of business and society in the twenty-first century.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Oduro

Purpose Open innovation (OI) is now recognized as one essential innovation paradigm to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) quell their liability of newness and smallness. However, little is known about SMEs’ OI barriers, particularly in emerging economies. Drawing on both network and transaction cost theory, this study aims to explore the barriers to SMEs’ OI adoption in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted an exploratory sequential research design that involved both qualitative and quantitative study methodologies. A total of 644 responses (21 survey interviews and 623 usable questionnaires) across SMEs in Ghana were collected and analyzed in the study. A qualitative analysis involving quotations extracted from the respondent’s statement was used to present the qualitative findings, whereas SEM-partial least square, co-variance approach, was used to analyze the formulated hypotheses. Findings Results show that significant barriers to SMEs OI adoption are collaboration barriers – difficulty in finding the right partners and problems of cooperation and coordination of operational functions; organizational barriers – lack of flexible internal procedures and structures and organizational inertia; and strategic barriers – opportunistic behavior of partners and lack of strategic and resource fit. Contrary to existing findings, financial and knowledge barriers were disclosed as driving factors, rather than barriers, to SMEs’ OI adoption; these findings challenge conventional thinking about SMEs’ major OI barriers. Research limitations/implications This study focuses on only SMEs in one emerging economy, namely, Ghana, which may limit the generalization of the findings. Practical implications The findings of this study, while limited to Ghana, offer useful insights to SMEs managers, development practitioners and policymakers respecting the overall importance of the OI model, its associated impediments, as well as the strategic measures to quell those barriers. Originality/value This study provides a pioneering empirical investigation into the main barriers to SMEs’ OI adoption in a less-explored emerging market context through a mixed research approach.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirajuddin Omsa ◽  
Ibrahim H. Abdullah ◽  
Hisnol Jamali

Five competitive forces that comprise bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of newentrants, threat of substitute products or services, and intensity of rivalries have been studied by many researchers for several years. However, linking them with Porter’s generic strategy in order to gain financial and market performance in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) context is very rare. The main purpose of this study is to analyze how those fivecompetitive forces affect generic strategies developed by Porter and how the generic strategies affect firm performances. Questionnaire, survey and deep interview were conducted to figure out the implemented generic strategies by the owners of MSMEs of wooden furniture in East Java, Indonesia. Smart partial least square (PLS) was used to analyse the data. The results show that power of buyers (PoB) significantly affects only differentiation strategy (DS), power of supplies (PoS) significantly affects cost leadership strategy (CLS) and focus strategy (FS) but does not significantly affect differentiation strategy (DS), and threat of rivalries (ToR) significantly affects differentiation strategy (DS) and focus strategy (FC). In regards to the relationship between generic strategies and firm performances (FP), the results of this study show that both DS and FS significantly affect FP, while CLS does not significantly affect FP. Based on these findings, it is suggested that the owners of MSMEs wooden furniture in East Java (Indonesia) consider PoB, PoS, and ToR before performing DS and FS to gain much greater firm performances in the future.


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