scholarly journals Effect of ICT on Women Entrepreneur Business Performance: Case of Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filzah Md Isa ◽  
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Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad ◽  
Azizah Ahmad ◽  
Shaista Noor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Order System ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Purchase Order ◽  
Chinese Entrepreneurs ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

Women entrepreneur has gained utmost importance in the past few decades in Malaysia due to their significant contribution to the country's economic development. However, few business challenges create a constant obstruction for many women entrepreneurs such as lack of ICT knowledge, time constraint to learn ICT, lack of technological expertise, etc. The present study aims to identify the effect of ICT adoption on business performance and examine how ICT usage helped them handle operational business matters. The present study adopted the qualitative research strategy, and researchers interviewed ten (10) women entrepreneurs for this study. A semi-structured interview technique was applied, and six Malay and four Chinese entrepreneurs made the study population. The result highlights that Malay and Chinese entrepreneurs use ICT in their business operation such as warehousing system, purchasing system, HRM software and accounting system, purchase order system, production system, internal communication, and AutoCAD. The present study may support the prospective entrepreneurs in considering the ICT usage to embark on technology and innovation and provide inputs to policymakers to design a proper support system for Malaysian women entrepreneurs, particularly those new entrepreneurs who are mostly young and inexperienced.

scholarly journals Effect of ICT on Women Entrepreneur Business Performance: Case of Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filzah Md Isa ◽  
Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad ◽  
Azizah Ahmad ◽  
Shaista Noor
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Order System ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Purchase Order ◽  
Chinese Entrepreneurs ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

Women entrepreneur has gained utmost importance in the past few decades in Malaysia due to their significant contribution to the country's economic development. However, few business challenges create a constant obstruction for many women entrepreneurs such as lack of ICT knowledge, time constraint to learn ICT, lack of technological expertise, etc. The present study aims to identify the effect of ICT adoption on business performance and examine how ICT usage helped them handle operational business matters. The present study adopted the qualitative research strategy, and researchers interviewed ten (10) women entrepreneurs for this study. A semi-structured interview technique was applied, and six Malay and four Chinese entrepreneurs made the study population. The result highlights that Malay and Chinese entrepreneurs use ICT in their business operation such as warehousing system, purchasing system, HRM software and accounting system, purchase order system, production system, internal communication, and AutoCAD. The present study may support the prospective entrepreneurs in considering the ICT usage to embark on technology and innovation and provide inputs to policymakers to design a proper support system for Malaysian women entrepreneurs, particularly those new entrepreneurs who are mostly young and inexperienced.

scholarly journals Leadership and Decision-making Style among Women Entrepreneurs: A Case of Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-79
Author(s):  
FILZAH MD ISA ◽  
NOR AZILA MOHD NOR ◽  
SHAISTA NOOR
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Chinese Entrepreneurs ◽  
The Right ◽  
Women Entrepreneur ◽  
Malaysian Women

Women entrepreneur plays a catalytic role in economic development, as women constitute half of Malaysia's population. The contribution of women entrepreneurs in the country's economy is significant and may not ignore. Malaysia is a multicultural and multiethnic society comprised of Malays, Chinese, Indian and other local ethnics. The present study investigates the leadership and decision-making style among Malaysian women entrepreneurs. The present study adopted the qualitative research strategy, and ten women entrepreneurs are interviewed. A semi-structured interview technique is applied, and 6 Malays and 4 Chinese entrepreneurs made the study population. The result highlights that both Malay and Chinese entrepreneurs used democratic leadership styles for business management. Regarding decision-making, Malaysian women experienced failures in making the right decision. However, they considered the failure as a learning process for future decision-making. The present study will help new entrepreneurs persevere in their business ventures, and policymakers look into the best supports to enhance Malaysian women entrepreneurs' success. Keywords: Women Entrepreneur, Decision-making Process, Leadership Styles, Malaysia.

Performance-oriented factors for women entrepreneurs – a scale development perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Jha ◽  
Munish Makkad ◽  
Sanjiv Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Performance Dimensions ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to conceptualize, develop and validate a scale reflecting performance dimensions of women entrepreneurs. The study intends to address the important aspects of women entrepreneur such as identifying factors influencing performance of women entrepreneur in emerging economies including India, and to develop a reliable and valid scale for measuring performance from women entrepreneurs’ perspective, which will help to explain the phenomena of entrepreneurship among women by using a holistic approach.Design/methodology/approachIn-depth literature reviews were conducted to identify manifest item measuring the latent scale dimensions. Semi-structured interview with women entrepreneurs also contributed toward item generation. A total of 1,032 valid and usable questionnaires were used for the final statistical data analysis. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) also conducted to confirm factors-item composition considered for the study.FindingsA final scale comprising six dimensions of entrepreneurial performance has been developed. These dimensions are business environment, motivation (pull/push), training and skill development, networking and market information, socio–cultural and financial. Dimensions are reflecting perception of women entrepreneurs on performance. Psychometrically properties of the proposed scale were tested and the model fitness was established through CFA.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed scale will be beneficial for both existing and nascent entrepreneurs toward gaining awareness regarding what accounts for their performance enhancement in the respective ventures undertaken. At the same time, the finding carries implications for regulatory bodies and policymakers as well, which are engaged in drafting guidelines catering to the development of women entrepreneurship in respective economies.Originality/valueThe authors believe that the proposed scale offers superior ability to explain factors that affect the performance of women entrepreneurs in emerging economies such as India.

scholarly journals An Empirical Investigation of Entrepreneurial Orientation of Women Entrepreneur in Sabah

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-178
Author(s):  
Azlin Shafinaz Arshad ◽  
Afiza Azura Arshad ◽  
Laila Mohammad Kamaruddin ◽  
Siti Zahrah Buyong a ◽  
Che Asniza Osman
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
And Training ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial orientation has been recognized as one of the determinants of business performance. The purpose of this study is to determine the entrepreneurial orientation of women entrepreneurs in Sabah by adopting entrepreneurial orientation five-dimensions.   A quantitative study using questionnaire was adopted. The respondents of the study were women entrepreneurs who took part in Sabah Women Entrepreneur Carnival 2020, organized by Sabah Women's Affairs Department.  The sampling method adopted was convenience sampling. Questionnaires were distributed to 150 women entrepreneurs, but only 93 responses were usable.  The findings of the study indicate women entrepreneurs in Sabah are entrepreneurial oriented as the mean scores were all above 3.5.  Moreover, out of the five dimensions, these women entrepreneurs are more competitive as it has the highest mean score (M=4.18).   However, women entrepreneurs in Sabah are found not proactive since the mean score generated was the lowest among all five dimensions with M=3.22.   The study adds some contributions to the field of entrepreneurship.  Ministries and agencies involved with the development of women entrepreneurs in Sabah can aid and support women entrepreneurs to grow and sustain their business. Various courses and training can be offered to enhance women entrepreneur’s knowledge and skills.

scholarly journals Ketahanan Entrepreneur Perempuan pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-141
Author(s):  
Paskanova Christi Gainau ◽  
Yuli Rawun
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Building Trust ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
The City ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

The outbreak of Covid-19 has weakened the performance of micro businesses, especially micro scale women entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs implement various measures to sustain their businesses through the pandemic. This study aims to examine the factors that influence the performance of micro businesses in the city of Manado, North Sulawesi Province. The study uses the sample of 30 micro businesses collected through questionnaires, observations, and interviews with women entrepreneurs with stratified random sampling technique. The collected data was then analyzed with SmartPLS 3.0 M3. The results found that trust and networks have significant influences on the performance of micro businesses during the crisis. The findings imply that businesses need to establish strong relationships with customers as a mean to building trust and networking to enable businesses to survive in the midst of a crisis. In addition, businesses should also improvise their products in times of crisis to maintain the cash flow.Keywords: women entrepreneur; business performance; trust; smartPLS AbstrakPandemi Covid-19 telah menghambat produktivitas usaha di sektor mikro, tidak terkecuali para pelaku usaha perempuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi kinerja usaha sektor mikro di Kota Manado, Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel yang dipilih secara acak yang terdiri dari 30 pelaku usaha mikro perempuan. Data dianalisis menggunakan SmartPLS 3.0 M3, setelah melalui prosespenyebaran kuesioner, observasi, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa faktor kepercayaan (trust) dan jaringan (network) memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha mikro di masa krisis. Kedua faktor ini sangat penting karena kepercayaan dan jaringan memberikan kemampuan bagi pelaku usaha untuk tetap bertahan di masa krisis. Selain itu, pelaku usaha juga sebaiknya melakukan improvisasi atas produknya dimasa krisis untuk menjaga kelancaran arus kas.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Wirausaha Perempuan

Syntax Idea ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 2291
Author(s):  
Anindita Widya ◽  
Tirta Melinda Brisky Purwati ◽  
Yane Maulina ◽  
Tengku Mohd. Khairal Abd
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
National Economic

The resilience of women in managing businesses has enormous potential to accelerate national economic recovery. The increase in women-run MSMEs can absorb labor and reduce the rate of unemployed due to pandemics. The purpose of this case study is to find out the factors that affect the entrepreneurial performance of women in Indonesia. The research strategy used is survey research (survey research) with data collection methods that are primary data obtained directly from respondents through questionnaire filling. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling-purposive in women who have businesses in DKI Jakarta. The results of this study show that: 1)Management Skills have no significant effect on Women Entrepreneurs' Performance;2)  Entrepreneurial Skills have a positive and significant effect on Women Entrepreneurs' Performance;3)  Access to Finance does not moderate the relationship between  Management Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills  and Women  Entrepreneurs'. Performance. The conclusion of the results of this study is that Entrepreneurial Skills is a factor that affects women's business performance in DKI Jakarta

Halal Logistics Practices: Logistics Service Provider Cases in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faridatus Saidah ◽  
Yuliani Dwi Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Service Provider ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Provider ◽  
Logistic Service ◽  
Market Driven

This study examines critical factors in affecting halal business management, particularly challenges in Halal logistics implementation faced by the logistics service provider as well as its potential and opportunities for Halal based business in Indonesia. An In-depth, semi-structured interview is conducted to deepen the understanding and to provide detailed data of the study. The study found that there are several factors influencing halal logistics implementation. In terms of business strategy, there are external and internal factors that affect halal logistics practices. Such as market-driven, perception benefit of halal logistic certification followed by customer loyalty, challenges in implementing halal logistics, the complexity of operation halal logistics, and invariably regulation factors. All of those factors have become a prior factor in implementing halal logistics practices. The findings can provide a guideline in how to implement halal logistics practices in logistic service provider business, especially in transportation and warehousing process, along with the expected result for its business performance.

Social determinants of mental well-being: senses of powerlessness and empowerment among Romani in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Gorbunova ◽  
Natalia Gusak ◽  
Vitalii Klymchuk ◽  
Valeriia Palii ◽  
Vitalina Ustenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Determinants ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Main Research Interest ◽  
Mental Well Being

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore senses of powerlessness and empowerment among Romani in Ukraine in relation to such social circles as the extended family, the Romani local community and the whole Ukrainian society. The main research interest is focused on situations and factors that make people feel powerless or empowered. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted using a semi-structured interview method via telephone. Romani NGO experts approved the interview content. Trained Roma-facilitators were interviewers. Every interview was transcribed for further thematic analysis. Findings The most prominent empowerment factors for Romani people are located within their families and local communities, while the bigger society (Ukrainians themselves and Ukrainian public institutions) is a main source of powerlessness. At the same time, the rigid role of family and community expectations is seen as detrimental for both males and females. Originality/value The paper is original in terms of its topic (senses of powerlessness and empowerment among Romani in Ukraine as social determinants of mental well-being) and research strategy (engagement of Roma-facilitators as interviewers).

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