scholarly journals Assessing SMEs’ Internationalisation Strategies in Action

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 4743
Author(s):  
Francesco Castagna ◽  
Piera Centobelli ◽  
Roberto Cerchione ◽  
Eugenio Oropallo ◽  
Shashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Relevant Field ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Internationalisation Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises

In this paper, a structured review was conducted to investigate the internationalisation process of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to define barriers and enablers and identify research gaps in this relevant field. Data were collected from two databases of scientific peer-reviewed articles (i.e., Scopus and Web of Science). After the selection process, 161 papers focusing on SMEs’ internalisation were analysed using both descriptive and content analysis. The analysis of the results highlights that SMEs’ internalisation is a growing research field, but different research gaps remain to be filled. These gaps concern barriers, impact on performance, models, and theories related to the different phases of the internationalisation process (e.g., start-up, early entrance, international growth). The future research directions identified interesting suggestions and guidelines for future researchers in the field of SMEs internationalisation.

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

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
E. A. G. Sumanasiri
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Leadership Behaviour ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

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.

The Role of Market Orientation in Internationalization of SMEs

2013 ◽  
pp. 242-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosmeriany Nahan-Suomela ◽  
Satu Lautamäki
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Cultural Factor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Market Knowledge ◽  
New Type ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

A rapidly changing business environment generates a growing demand for enterprises to understand their markets. Knowledge about markets is a strategic resource and enterprises are advised to invest in understanding their markets, competitors, and customers. Market orientation is widely studied as a concept describing how enterprises generate and respond to market knowledge. Market orientation is a cultural factor which we analyze in the framework of organizational culture. We examine market orientation as a cultural factor, as adopting a new type of culture inside and outside an organization can be particularly challenging for Small- and Medium-Enterprises (SMEs). SMEs have not been considered as very active participants in global business, where market knowledge is of utmost importance. For example, Keskin (2006) finds that market orientation is an antecedent of learning orientation in SMEs and market intelligence guides their learning processes. This chapter examines both theoretically and empirically how market orientation as a cultural factor is related to the internationalization processes of SMEs. This hopefully helps us to understand how SMEs can develop their businesses to a global level. We will present a qualitative study of four Finnish SMEs representing different phases of internationalization. Finally, discussion on the results and future research directions will be presented.

Internationalization barriers of SMEs from developing countries: a review and research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1281-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashna Chandra ◽  
Justin Paul ◽  
Meena Chavan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeThis paper reviews the literature on internationalization barriers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from developing countries. The purposes of the study are: (1) to explicitly point out specific factors influencing the growth and internationalization of SMEs from developing countries and (2) to identify the research gaps to provide lucid and succinct directions for future research in this area.Design/methodology/approachThe authors selected relevant papers from journals listed on Web of Science and Scopus databases.FindingsIt was found that there are large number of questions remain unanswered regarding the internationalization of SMEs from developing countries regarding the factors determining their growth and internationalization.Originality/valueThis review distinctively accentuates previous studies on such barriers influencing the growth of SMEs from developing countries and systematically synthesize the issues faced by those SMEs. Thus, the authors seek to provide a comprehensible platform for researchers working in this area.

scholarly journals The influence of employees’ perceptions of organizational politics on turnover intentions in Zimbabwe’s SME sector

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Chinomona ◽  
E. Chinomona
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Organizational Politics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Perceptions Of Organizational Politics ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Despite increasing awareness of the importance of managing the negative effects of organizational politics at the workplace, research on consequences relating to employees’ perceptions of the same in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa has received little attention. Therefore, using data from 250 SMEs in Zimbabwe, this study examines the effects of employees’ perceptions of organizational politics on turnover intentions and the mediating influence of employees’ perceptions of equity and organizational commitment. All the posited six hypotheses were supported by the sample data. Managerial implications of the findings are discussed and limitations and future research directions are indicated.

FACTO RS AFFECTING THE RUNNING OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN GREATER GIYANI MUNICIPALITY

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khazamula L. Mnisi ◽  
Edward M. Rankhumise
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Business Skills ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Medium Enterprises

There is increasing recognition of the potential contribution of small and medium enterprises towards economic growth and creation of job opportunities worldwide. This study was aimed at determining the factors that contribute to the success or failure of small businesses operating under jurisdiction of Greater Giyani Municipality. Data were collected via a focus group, which consisted of eight business owners. The findings revealed that business owners experience challenges, for instance, no entrepreneurial support is accessible to them and they struggle to get start-up capital for their businesses and as a result end up sourcing funds from micro-lenders. Most business owners have poor business skills, but they do not receive any training to enhance their capabilities, hence the likelihood of some businesses failing. Businesses are not being afforded the support they require. This could compromise the intentions of the government to encourage people to start businesses and thus improve their livelihood and the wellbeing of society. For these businesses to sustain their operations, it is important that they be provided with support, particularly in the form of start-up capital and business skills. Regarding future research, a study should be carried out on a large scale in order to allow for generalisability of these findings to the entire Limpopo province.

scholarly journals The influence of logistics integration on information sharing and business performance: The case of small and medium enterprises in South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Chinomona ◽  
R.I. David Pooe
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
South African ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Logistics integration across partnering firms has become the backbone of supply chain management as it facilitates information sharing, which is required in order to enhance business performance. This study investigated the mediatory role of information sharing on the relationships between logistics integration and business performance within the small and medium enterprise (SME) context. Five research hypotheses were postulated and the hypotheses were empirically tested using sample data from the SME sector in South Africa’s Gauteng Province. The results indicated that logistics integration positively influences information sharing and business performance in a significant way within the context of South African SMEs. Managerial implications of the findings are discussed, whilst limitations and future research directions are indicated.

scholarly journals Drivers of SMEs’ exporting activity: a review and a research agenda

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Francioni ◽  
Alessandro Pagano ◽  
Davide Castellani
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Original Contribution ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic and updated assessment of studies on key exporting stimuli for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and to propose a research agenda on this topic. Design/methodology/approach The authors develop a review of empirical articles on SMEs’ exporting stimuli and outline future research directions based on key emerging drivers. Findings Research on SMEs’ exporting drivers focuses mainly on human resources’ competences, skills and subjective characteristics and on the role of relevant network actors (customers, intermediaries). Originality/value This paper provides an original contribution with regard to updating the framework on export drivers by Leonidou et al. (2007), highlighting an emerging research perspective based on internal/external network dimensions and proposing future research directions on internal individual and organisational actors and on new external network actors.

scholarly journals Innovative capacity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Review of international articles on empirical research

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Truong Hoang Oanh ◽  
Duong Ngoc Thanh ◽  
Truong Thi Be Hai
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Business Results ◽  
Business Administrators ◽  
Innovation Capacity ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
New Research ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The article contributes to summarizing the characteristics of innovation capacity in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through empirical research of prestigious international articles. The review also provides new research directions based on gaps that existing studies. Researchers and scholars can find out new aspects of innovation capacity of MSMEs, helping business administrators improve innovation capacity and business results. The structure of this article is organized in four sections including Introduction; Research Methods; Research results and Discussion; and Conclusions and future research directions.

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