Acquiring International Knowledge and Experience: Internationalization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Northern Region ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Firm Internationalization ◽

International Knowledge ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Different Levels

Purpose – This paper intends to understand the importance of acquiring international knowledge and experience and its relationship in the internationalization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysian context. Within this scope, this study sets out to further the discussion by comparing the global orientation of SMEs in Malaysia with their different levels of firm size. In a nutshell, the study further understands the moderating effect of firm size between the relationship of international knowledge and experience, and internationalization of SMEs. Design/Methodology/Approach – The study is based on literature review in the areas of SMEs internationalization, international knowledge and experience, and the firm size. The data was collected using a survey instrument among 300 internationalized enterprises located in the northern region of Malaysia. Findings – The results suggest that those firms that acquire international knowledge and experience have no significant relationship with firm internationalization. However, when firm size is used as a moderating factor, acquiring international knowledge and experience shows some importance for internationalization of firms. Interestingly, international knowledge and experience are important for relatively smaller firms. In other words, firm size is significant when relatively smaller SMEs acquire international knowledge and experience. It poses some implications for managers and policy makers. Originality/Value – This study explores the use of the index of internationalization to measure the internationalization of SMEs in Malaysia. Keywords: International knowledge and experience, index of internationalization, firm size.

ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRM SIZE, RESOURCES, AGE AT ENTRY AND INTERNATIONALIZATION: THE CASE OF SLOVENIAN SMES

Journal of Business Economics and Management ◽

10.3846/16111699.2012.745812 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 52-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Mitja Ruzzier ◽

Maja Konecnik Ruzzier

Keyword(s):

International Business ◽

Firm Size ◽

International Markets ◽

Foreign Markets ◽

Export Intensity ◽

Resource Based View ◽

Export Marketing ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Export marketing and international business literature support the view that firm size–a reflection of number of employees, and sales–is positively related to export intensity and is a distinguishing factor between internationalized and non-internationalized firms. According to the resource-based view heterogeneous resource profiles that enable firms to achieve competitive advantage in international markets may be also such differentiating factors. On the other hand, as a result of the process of globalization and the increasing number of born global firms, firm age at entry into foreign markets is becoming negatively related to internationalization. Our findings just partly confirm the trends above. Using a regression model on the selected sample of 247 Slovenian small and medium enterprises, we have confirmed the hypotheses that internationalized companies are significantly larger (in terms of sales) and have more specialized resources (human, organizational, and financial resources) than non-internationalized companies. Organizational and human resources and the number of employees were positively and significantly related, while the age of companies at the start of their international activities was negatively related, to the extent of companies’ internationalization. Different implications and conclusions for researchers and entrepreneurs are derived.

Social Capital and its Impact on Business Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises of Sindh (Pakistan)

Global Social Sciences Review ◽

10.31703/gssr.2020(v-i).47 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol V (I) ◽

pp. 458-468

Author(s):

Saqib Wahab Mahar ◽

Ikhtiar Ali Ghumro

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Business Performance ◽

Sindh Province ◽

Correlation Techniques ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Institutional Network ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact ◽

Social capital is a significant resource for Small and Medium-sized firms. Social Capital resources generate assets for firms which in turn contributes towards the performance of firms. The paper analyzes the relationship of Social Capital with SMEs Performance operating in Sindh. Research has investigated the impact of the personal, professional, associative, and institutional network towards performance. To attain the purpose of the paper, the data was gathered using a questionnaire from 395 entrepreneurs of SMEs of Sindh Province. The regression and correlation techniques are employed to evaluate the relationship and to investigate the hypothesis. Results revealed a significant relationship between Social Capital and Firms performance

The Comparison of Customer Relationship Management (Crm) in Czech Small and Medium Enterprises According to Selected Characteristics in the Years 2015, 2010 and 2005

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun201765051767 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 65 (5) ◽

pp. 1767-1777 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Halina Starzyczná ◽

Pavlína Pellešová ◽

Michal Stoklasa

Keyword(s):

Customer Relationship Management ◽

Relationship Management ◽

Customer Relationship ◽

Customer Contact ◽

Starting Point ◽

Definition Of ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The aim of the article is to present the results of the research in 2005 and 2015, respectively 2010, in the field of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). The subject of the research is CRM knowledge, CRM definition preference, customer contact level, and CRM results. The object of the research are the SMEs in the Moravian‑Silesian Region. A method of comparison of selected characteristics was used. Starting point is a brief theoretical discussion based on selected studies, including a brief genesis of research. Recent primary research using questionnaire survey addressed 736 respondents. Comparing the results of the research confirmed the growth of CRM skills between 2010 and 2015. In 2015, the first place in the preferences of the definition of CRM won the option A, meaning the creation of lasting relationships with customers, which delivers long‑term value to both parties to the relationship. The share of respondents who voted for it, was higher than in 2005. To compare the level of contact with customers, 4 ways of contacting them were selected. Adverse developments showed up for the customer records, higher was its randomness, which was not expected. More sophisticated ways of contacting customers confirmed a positive change, though not very significant. The most important result in 2005 and 2015 was the increase in the number of loyal customers, which contributes to the growth of profitability. In the end of the article, hypothesis about the relationship of the size of SMEs and CRM knowledge is confirmed by using logistic regression, and premises are verified about the comparison of results in various years. It turns out that the CRM can be beneficial for SMEs, so it should be implemented in its management system.

Study The Link Between Accounting and Taxation Practice in Vietnam

Journal of Accounting and Taxation ◽

10.47747/jat.v1i1.434 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 12-24

Author(s):

Anh Tuan Nguyen ◽

Tung Dao Nguyen ◽

Hien Thu Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Research Policy ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Research Results ◽

Survey Results ◽

Accounting Rules ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Relationship ◽

Large Enterprises

The objective of the study is to analyze and evaluate the link between accounting and taxation through the synthesis of domestic and foreign studies, combined with analysis of specific regulations in Vietnam. The study identifies 11 contents that have an interference between accounting and tax to conduct surveys in enterprises. After analyzing and explaining the survey results, the researcher decides to choose 06 representative contents in choosing the rules according to the level (low, medium, high) to conduct the analysis. The research results show that the tendency to choose to use accounting rules higher than tax rules and the link between accounting and taxation in Vietnam is moving to become more independent. At the same time, large enterprises will prefer the use of accounting rules over tax rules and vice versa for small and medium enterprises. Through the results of this research, policy makers can identify the position of the link between accounting and taxation, and then make decisions to adjust the relationship between accounting and taxation appropriately with the integration and development of Vietnam's economy.

Examining the Effect of Cultural Intelligence on the Internationalization of Swiss Small and Medium Enterprises

International Business Research ◽

10.5539/ibr.v11n6p89 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 89

Author(s):

Hadia Fakhreldin

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Cultural Intelligence ◽

Access To Information ◽

Internationalization Process ◽

Foreign Markets ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The study examines the relationship between cultural intelligence (CI) and the internationalization of Swiss Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It also evaluates the role of internationalization motivators within that relationship. A self-administered survey was sent (by email) to the managers of 640 Swiss SMEs, identified from the Swiss SME database (Switzerland Global Enterprises-ge.com). The data analysis confirms that the internationalization process and the intention to internationalize depend to a large extent on the cultural intelligence of these managers. The analysis also identified access to information on foreign markets as the main motivator that affects this relationship. The study proposes solutions and recommendations to stakeholders and policy makers to enhance and support SME internationalization through developing specific individual and organizational aspects, mainly the cultural competencies of managers and more access to detailed information on foreign markets and their differing environments.

SMEs and CSR in Developing Countries

Business & Society ◽

10.1177/0007650315571258 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 11-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 75

Author(s):

Dima Jamali ◽

Peter Lund-Thomsen ◽

Søren Jeppesen

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Research Articles ◽

Original Research ◽

Special Issue ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Relationship Of ◽

This article is the guest editors’ introduction to the special issue in Business & Society on “SMEs and CSR in Developing Countries.” The special issue includes four original research articles by Hamann, Smith, Tashman, and Marshall; Allet; Egels-Zandén; and Puppim de Oliveira and Jabbour on various aspects of the relationship of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in developing countries.

Pengaruh Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Serta Prestasi Kerja terhadap Pengembangan Karir Pegawai Pada Dinas Koperasi Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah Banjarmasin

Jurnal Riset Inspirasi Manajemen dan Kewirausahaan ◽

10.35130/jrimk.v1i1.3 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Wida Gerhana

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Training And Development ◽

Development Work ◽

Significant Positive Effect ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Positive Effect

The Effects of Training and Development and Work Achievement on Employees Career Development at the Department of Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Banjarmasin. The purpose of this study is to investigate employees opinions on the effect of training and development and work achievement on employees career development. The populations in this study were 30 employees. The census method was used with the quantitative descriptive and explanatory research as its type of the study. Explaining the relationship of the effect of training and development and work achievement on employees career development was used the multiple regression analysis. In order to test the hypothesis simultaneously, F-test has been used, while t-test has been used to test the hypothesis partially. The result showed that simultaneously and partially, the implementation of training and development and work achievement had a significant positive effect on employees career development at the Dinas Koperasi Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah in Banjarmasin. Both variables contributed 50.6%, work achievement gave a greater influence than the training and development on employees career development, even though the training and development also contributed in giving an influence.Keywords : training and development, work achievement, career development

How Different Ownership Structures Perform in Industry 4.0: A Case of Malaysian Manufacturing SMEs

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/20185604003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 56 ◽

pp. 04003

Author(s):

Aamir Iqbal Umrani ◽

Satirenjit Kaur Johl

Keyword(s):

Failure Rate ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Business Environment ◽

Ownership Structures ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Small and medium enterprises are vital components for economic growth globally. Similarly, the Malaysian manufacturing SMEs has contributed greatly in developing Malaysia’s economy. However, higher failure rate of the Malaysian SMEs is a great concern among researchers and government bodies. Currently, the industry 4.0 has changed the business environment globally. Therefore, this study attempts to investigate the relationship of ownership structures on firm performance with a mediating role of innovation. Baron and Kenny approach of mediation analysis was used on the sample of the Malaysian manufacturing SMEs. The results revealed that, majority SMEs prefer traditional business methods, which causes the higher failure rate in the industry.

Examining the Aspects Decrease the Development of the Small and Medium Enterprises in Al Batinah Province - Oman

Applied computing Journal ◽

10.52098/acj.202133 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 77-90

Author(s):

Kholood Al Farsi ◽

Nebras Alattar

Keyword(s):

Significant Relationship ◽

Financial Management ◽

Resource Constraints ◽

Business Owners ◽

Simple Random Sample ◽

Well Design ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in any developing economy. In Oman, about 60% of SMEs are the source of employment. There is an increase in SMEs, but there are also challenges linked with growth; this research project explores the specific challenges faced by small and medium business owners. This study used a simple random sample with data from 200 SME owners, and data was collected using a well-design questionnaire. The data was analyzed in more detail by descriptive statistics and ANOVA statistics. A reliability test was performed to determine how reliable the data collecting instrument was. The limitations of this work and several suggestions are recorded. Several hypotheses are tested, and the results show a significant relationship between Financial management constraints and SME growth. And, also, there is a significant relationship between Marketing management constraints and the growth of SMEs. And, also, there is no significant relationship between the relationship of statistical importance between the Human resource constraints and the growth of SMEs in Oman.

Working capital level influence on SME profitability

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development ◽

10.1108/jsbed-01-2014-0014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 44-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Godfred Adjapong Afrifa ◽

Kesseven Padachi

Keyword(s):

Working Capital ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Cash Conversion Cycle ◽

Panel Data Regression ◽

Data Regression ◽

Firm Profitability ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the results of an investigation of the relationship between working capital level, measured by the cash conversion cycle (CCC) and profitability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs panel data regression analysis on a sample of 160 Alternative Investment Market (AIM)-listed SMEs for the period from 2005 to 2010. Findings – The empirical results show that there is a concave relationship between working capital level and firm profitability and that there is an optimal working capital level at which firms’ profitability is maximised. Furthermore, an examination as to whether or not deviations from the optimal working capital level reduce firm profitability indicate that deviations above or below the optimum decrease profitability. Research limitations/implications – The sample is limited to AIM-listed SMEs, and therefore the findings cannot be generalised to all firms. Practical implications – Overall, the evidence suggests that firms should strive and attain the optimal working capital level in order to maximise their profitability. Originality/value – The results are of importance to both SMEs and policy makers providing insight into the nature of CCC and its relationship to SMEs profitability.