Small and medium-sized enterprises in Malaysia role and issues

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Khairuddin Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Small Business Management ◽  
Knowledge Requirements ◽  
Strategic Factors ◽  
The Subject

Collectively, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) form an important part of most economies.However, in Malaysia, despite their significant role in the development process of the national economy, studies involving SMEs appear to be limited as well as neglected.The 13 articles represented in this book were previously published in journals and presented at various conferences.These articles address various important issues concerning SMEs such as their definitions, development, role, strategic factors, weaknesses, skills and knowledge requirements, assistance programmes, firm characteristics, business strategies, export activities and distinctive capabilities. It is believed that this book is useful both as the basic introduction to the subject for those studying small business management and entrepreneurship, and as a reference work for owners and managers of SMEs.

Small Business Orientation: A Construct Proposal

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-552
Author(s):  
Rodney C. Runyan ◽  
Jeffrey G. Covin
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Multidimensional Construct ◽  
Small Business Management ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Business Orientation

Entrepreneurship and small business management literatures diverged decades ago, with the former receiving the bulk of subsequent scholarly attention. The concept of a small business orientation (SBO) has not been widely and consistently employed in the literature. We present a conceptual framework aimed at clarifying the construct of SBO, and conceptualize SBO as a firm size- and age-independent phenomenon operating at the individual level, and reflecting manager values about how the business ought to be conducted. We discuss the values-based derivation of SBO, identify elements of this multidimensional construct, its likely consequences, and propose future research directions.

Opportunity recognition in a declining industry: the consultant's role

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224
Author(s):  
Gina Vega ◽  
Earl Simendinger
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Consultant ◽  
Small Business Management

Synopsis Carl Woods, a management consultant, experiences a series of frustrating events when trying to replace the mesh sling to a patio chair. Eventually, he realizes that he could organize a coopetitive relationship among the various outdoor furniture companies, each of which provided only a portion of the service he needed. The case tracks Carl's recognition of the opportunity presented by a hole in the market and the consultant's role in the development of coopetition in the Florida outdoor furniture industry. Students are asked to assist Carl in performing the consulting role by developing solutions to the problems that have arisen within the coopetitive group. Research methodology This case has been field researched. Relevant courses and levels The case is suitable for undergraduate students in basic entrepreneurship, small business management, or organizational behavior.

scholarly journals Small business management and environmental engagement

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Rita Sampaio ◽  
Rhodri Thomas ◽  
Xavier Font
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Environmental Engagement ◽  
Small Business Management
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