An Exploratory Study Into the Export Behaviour of Vietnamese Small and Medium Enterprises

Future Research ◽

Current Time ◽

Exporting Firms ◽

Export Behaviour ◽

Export Barriers ◽

Technology And Communication ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

External Stimuli ◽

Depth Interviews

<p>With the fast growth of information, technology and communication, the number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in exporting activities has increased rapidly. However, the number of research studies on Vietnamese SMEs is quite limited. In order to fill this gap, this study focuses on exploring exporting behaviours of Vietnamese SMEs. Specifically, this study will address three questions related to export motivations, export barriers and firms' performance. This study provides three main contributions. The first contribution is to add to the existing literature regarding exporting study based on Vietnamese context. The second contribution is to provide selected background data involving exporting activities in Vietnam at the current time. The third contribution is to suggest some recommendations for Vietnamese managers, government and associations to help Vietnamese SMEs to develop their exporting activities and improve their firms' performance. In this study, a literature review on export motivations, export barriers, and firms' performance is provided. In order to answer these questions, fourteen in-depth interviews of Vietnamese exporting SMEs and eight in-depth interviews of Vietnamese non-exporting SMEs are conducted. Based on interview data, some key findings are identified. In terms of export motivations, exporting SMEs mentioned 22 reasons why they go overseas whereas non-exporters listed 5 reasons. Exporting SMEs' motivations are influenced by both internal and external stimuli. Compared to exporting firms, non-exporting counterparts pay more attention to the influence of internal factors in decision-making. Non-exporters' stimuli are more proactive in nature than exporters' stimuli. When examining Vietnamese export motivations, the researcher may need to take into account the influence of firm's operating sectors and the percentage of export activities. In terms of export barriers, to develop exporting activities, SMEs exporters identified 18 barriers whereas non-exporters suggested eight difficulties to start their exporting activities. The lack of resources to start or maintain exporting activities is the most mentioned barriers whereas the least mentioned barriers are those related to the environmental area. Exporting experience may be applied to provide a better understanding about the level impacts of different export barriers and the number of export barriers. In terms of firms' performance, both exporters and non-exporters proposed to use economic indicators to measure their firms' performance. There are 19 factors and 11 factors that can be used to explain exporters and non-exporters' performance, respectively. In order to understand Vietnamese SMEs' performance, the combination of the resource-based view and institution-based view need to be applied. This study also suggests some recommendations and implications for future research as well as Vietnamese firms' managers, government and associations to improve SMEs' performance and enhance their exporting activities.</p>

Strategies in Exporting Firms: A Study of Australian Small to Medium Enterprises Exporting to Asia

Journal of Management & Organization ◽

10.1017/s1833367200005381 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 1-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Peter J Dowling ◽

Peter W Liesch ◽

Jaqueline A Flint ◽

Sharif N As-Saber ◽

Kwong Chan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Export Performance ◽

Future Research ◽

Exporting Firms ◽

Strategic Issues ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽

Strategic Direction ◽

Strategic Factors ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Level Of Importance

AbstractThe focus of the present paper is to examine the strategy use in Australian small and medium enterprises exporting to Asia. A selection of strategic issues is examined in order to identify their relative importance to a firm's exporting activities. No attempt is made to establish a causal linkage between strategy and export performance. Rather, the paper attempts to appraise the level of importance of various strategic factors that are often dealt with by an exporting firm. The study was conducted with an expectation of assisting future research endeavours into the relevance of strategies to export-performance. A set of impediments and the extent of their negativity on the exporting activities have also been considered, the understanding of which may help a firm in achieving appropriate strategic direction. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in an attempt to capture the intricacies and challenges of using strategies in a cross-cultural environment.

Strategies in Exporting Firms: A Study of Australian Small to Medium Enterprises Exporting to Asia

Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management ◽

10.5172/jmo.2000.6.2.1 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 1-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Peter J Dowling ◽

Peter W Liesch ◽

Jaqueline A Flint ◽

Sharif N As-Saber ◽

Kwong Chan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Export Performance ◽

Future Research ◽

Exporting Firms ◽

Strategic Issues ◽

Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽

Strategic Direction ◽

Strategic Factors ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Level Of Importance

AbstractThe focus of the present paper is to examine the strategy use in Australian small and medium enterprises exporting to Asia. A selection of strategic issues is examined in order to identify their relative importance to a firm's exporting activities. No attempt is made to establish a causal linkage between strategy and export performance. Rather, the paper attempts to appraise the level of importance of various strategic factors that are often dealt with by an exporting firm. The study was conducted with an expectation of assisting future research endeavours into the relevance of strategies to export-performance. A set of impediments and the extent of their negativity on the exporting activities have also been considered, the understanding of which may help a firm in achieving appropriate strategic direction. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in an attempt to capture the intricacies and challenges of using strategies in a cross-cultural environment.

EMPLOYER BRANDING OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES) IN INDONESIA

Jurnal Riset Manajemen dan Bisnis (JRMB) Fakultas Ekonomi UNIAT ◽

10.36226/jrmb.v4i1.250 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 165-174

Author(s):

Ambara Purusottama ◽

Teddy Trilaksono ◽

Ari Ardianto

Keyword(s):

Financial Constraints ◽

Human Resources Management ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Human Resource Managers ◽

Employer Branding ◽

Resources Management ◽

Resource Managers ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Depth Interviews

This study attempts to narrow the gaps that exist in the literature about branding in the context of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The research method used is a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with Owners, Managing Directors, and Human Resource Managers in MSMEs. The results of this study indicate that the UMKM employer branding is still limited to intention. It can be seen from the absence of programs or activities that support employer branding programs that are felt directly by their employees. This is induced by the focus of MSME businessmen who are still on fundamental issues such as financial constraints and the absence of loyal consumers. The results of this study can be used by educators or stakeholders in Indonesian MSMEs as a reference for formulating employer branding approaches and strategies that are in line with the characteristics of MSMEs in Indonesia. Keywords: Employer branding, Human resources management, Micro, small and medium enterprises

What Prompts Small and Medium Enterprises to Implement CSR? A Qualitative Insight from an Emerging Economy

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020952 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 952 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Zengming Zou ◽

Yu Liu ◽

Naveed Ahmad ◽

Muhammad Safdar Sial ◽

Alina Badulescu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Emerging Economies ◽

Developing Economies ◽

Customer Behavior ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Management Commitment ◽

Top Management Commitment ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Depth Interviews

The topic of corporate social responsibility (henceforth referred to as CSR) has been a central topic during the last decade, but the majority of the existing literature discusses CSR relationship with large organizations. Whereas, its contribution in small and medium enterprises (henceforth referred to as SME) sector has received little attention. There have been some studies that focused on CSR activities in SME sector quantitatively in the context of developing economies like Pakistan, but the fact is, to date, SME sector of Pakistan is not participating actively in CSR-related activities due to some constraints. The present study is a pioneer attempt, to explore CSR barriers that restrict SME sector of Pakistan from practicing CSR initiatives. For this reason, the present study explores these barriers qualitatively in order to gain in-depth knowledge of different CSR barriers. In doing so, we conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews from 9 SMEs in Lahore city of Pakistan. We performed thematic analysis, which produced five relevant themes of CSR barriers, including: Lack of resources, lack of regulations, lack of top management commitment, lack of CSR knowledge, and passive customer behavior. Our analysis further showed that lack of resources is the most related barrier that hinder SMEs to be engaged in CSR activities. This paper contributes to CSR literature in emerging economies’ context. Through an increased awareness of barriers, policy makers and practitioners may take necessary steps to improve CSR practices in SMEs.

Understanding the gendered nature of developing country MSMEs’ access, adoption and use of information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D)

International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship ◽

10.1108/ijge-07-2019-0117 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 273-295

Author(s):

Elisa Mohanty ◽

Anindya Jayanta Mishra

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Dark Side ◽

Future Research ◽

Power Dynamics ◽

Content Type ◽

Time Period ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Purpose The widespread use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has had a significant effect on various groups and communities of people including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and their owners/managers. The current study aims to analyze recent literature regarding adoption of ICTs by MSMEs. Further, it tries to locate gender within this broader context of diffusion of ICTs among MSMEs. Design/methodology/approach Using the thematic analysis approach, the research articles pertaining to six leading journals on ICTs, gender and entrepreneurship published during the time period from 2011 to 2019 are reviewed. Findings The literature selected for the study has been discussed under two primary categories, viz. “adoption of information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) for business purposes” and “insights on gender in ICT4D use by MSMEs.” Research limitations/implications The context-dependent nature of ICT use can enable future entrepreneurs to assess the scope of specific ICTs in given areas of operation. The gendered nature of ICTs helps to evaluate as well as question the empowerment potential of ICTs. The study emphasizes the need to account for historical specificities and transnational linkages in understanding access, adoption and use of ICT4D by women MSME entrepreneurs. Originality/value The study bridges together literature on ICT4D use by MSMEs and the role of gender in ICT-mediated entrepreneurial environments. While unraveling the interplay of power dynamics in such environments, the scope for future research in terms of tapping into the content of information exchanges and exploring the implications of “dark side of internet” for women MSME entrepreneurs is also indicated.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Cloud in Developing Countries: A Synthesis of the Literature and Future Research Directions.

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.2513894 ◽

2014 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ibrahim Osman Adam

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Analysis and Design of Sales Information System on Web-Based E-Commerce in Yoga Farm Catfish Breeding Business Using UML

JURNAL MEDIA INFORMATIKA BUDIDARMA ◽

10.30865/mib.v4i3.2106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 683

Author(s):

Muhamad Ridho Dwi Cahyo ◽

Candiwan Candiwan

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Business Processes ◽

Product Information ◽

Unified Modeling Language ◽

Future Research ◽

Web Based ◽

Unified Modeling ◽

Analysis And Design ◽

Yoga Farm is a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) that focuses on catfish breeding that is still doing business processes manually. With this process, information received by related parties is very difficult to obtain quickly. Therefore, the product is still not widely known, and customers are still few because the system used in sales and promotions still uses a manual system. The research method used is qualitative. This study aims to create a sales information system recommended at Yoga Farm and design using Unified modeling language (UML) for the recommended business processes. Customers will get product information in real-time, products can be widely recognized, and the number of Yoga Farm customers can increase. Based on the results of this study, adoption of a web-based sales information system can certainly make it easier to get the latest information quickly, can expand the market and can also facilitate customers in the transaction. For future research, this research can be used as a reference for conducting similar studies at other MSMEs to increase sales

Research and Practices on Open Innovation

SMEs and Open Innovation ◽

10.4018/978-1-61350-519-9.ch001 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hakikur Rahman ◽

Isabel Ramos

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

Open Innovation ◽

Enterprise Management ◽

Future Research ◽

Economic Prosperity ◽

Research Practices ◽

Sustained Growth ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Innovation Practices

Innovation has become a recognized driver of economic prosperity of a country through sustained growth of its entrepreneurships. Moreover, recently coined term open innovation is increasingly taking a lead in enterprise management in terms of sustained profitability. Foci of researchers and practitioners are revolving around innovation methods, processes, and strategies. This chapter seeks to find out open innovation researches and practices that are being carried out circumscribing development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a longitudinal study. Along this context the study is investigating into researches that are being carried out by leading researchers and research houses across the globe, and at the same time, it also investigates open innovation practices that are being carried out for the development of SMEs. Before its conclusion, the chapter attempts to develop a framework for future research practices.

Exploring E-leadership Behaviour of Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises

Journal of Economics Management and Trade ◽

10.9734/jemt/2019/v25i630213 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-19

Author(s):

E. A. G. Sumanasiri

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Method ◽

Future Research ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Leadership Roles ◽

Research Directions ◽

Face To Face ◽

Leadership Behaviour ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

This paper explores the e-leadership behaviours of Sri Lankan Small and Medium Entreprises and the barriers to e-leadership in SME sector. To explore these research objectives a qualitative method was used with 23 semi-structured face-to-face interviews with owners of fast-growing SMEs in Sri Lanka. To understand the effective e-leadership behaviours the study used Gary Yukl’s Hierarchical Taxonomy of Leadership Behaviours model. Findings confirmed that most SME leaders use ‘Internet of things’ in performing their leadership roles. Among the four effective e-leadership behaviours described by Gary Yukl, most SME leaders use e-leadership for change-oriented decision making while relationship-oriented leadership behaviours became the least important. Theoretical contributions, limitations and future research directions are discussed in the concluding section of the paper.