Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia during COVID 19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-88
Author(s):  
Ririn Wulandari ◽  
Wei-Loon Koe
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Economic Indicator ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Indonesia's economic growth in the first quarter of 2020 has fallen to 2.97; it recorded -5.35 in the second quarter and -3.49 in the third quarter (Mulyani, 2020). This decline in growth has undoubtedly shaken micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to the Ministry of Cooperatives for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (2020), 18.83% of MSMEs suffered hampered production, 22.9% experienced decreased demand, 18.87% faced difficulties in obtaining raw materials and 20.01% encountered hampered distribution. MSMEs in Indonesia contribute 60.4% of GDP and 97% of employment (Economic Indicator, 2019). However, they were severely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Therefore, examining the performance of MSMEs during the period of COVID 19 pandemic is crucial. Moreover, the pandemic has resulted chaotic economic conditions and changes in social order. Economic chaos and changes in social order could either strengthen or weaken the resilience of MSMEs. According to Tencer & Cadoso (2014), innovation arises because of chaos and unhealthy market domination. Ivanus & Repanovici (2016) mentioned that MSMEs need to have clear innovation strategy, adjust to market demand, make changes in production costs and show product quality in order to increase the economic growth. As supported by Christensen et al. (2018), MSMEs innovate to ensure their business continuity is maintained. Thus, innovation is particularly important for business survival in the era of Covid 19 pandemic. However, Martinez-Vergara and Vall-Pasola (2020) found that some businesses did not innovate. As such, there is a need to scrutinize further on the influence of business owners' characteristics on innovation and its effect on performance. Keywords: Characteristics, Innovation, Micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Performance

scholarly journals Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs): The emerging market analysis

Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1521-1528
Author(s):  
Fatimah Fatimah ◽  
Abid Djazuli ◽  
Fitriya Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Research Impact ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This study aims to analyse the factors affecting the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. Data of 100 MSMEs were collected through questionnaires in the 15 regencies/cities in South Sumatra. The statistical analysis used was Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) processed through AMOS. The results evidence that the external factors of capital support, business partners, and infrastructure directly have no direct effects but indirectly affect the performance of MSMEs in South Sumatra. Also, the availability of resources and environmental conditions; and the capability of business owners and employees indirectly affect the performance of MSMEs in South Sumatra. Lastly, the use of technology and research impact the performance of MSMEs in South Sumatra directly and indirectly through the availability of resources and environmental conditions and business owners and employees' capability. Theoretically, this study expands the MSMEs literature by discussing factors (i.e., external and internal) affecting MSMEs' performance holistically. Practically, this study is beneficial for the government, practitioners, and policymakers.

scholarly journals Barriers and potential solutions for MSMEs in developing economies: Evidence from India

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-337
Author(s):  
Bishwajeet Prakash ◽  
Indrajit Kumar ◽  
Jainendra Kumar Verma
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Developing Regions ◽  
Potential Growth ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Bihar State

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have emerged as an accelerator of economic growth with a sizeable contribution in job creation, innovation development, and reduction of regional disparities in most world economies. This paper investigates the influence of external and internal factors affecting the growth of MSMEs in poor-performing Bihar state, India. The objective of the study is to identify the major deep-rooted causes for the inability of MSMEs to compete in developing states and identify potential solutions. The study is based on an empirical database; it tested various dimensions of MSMEs barriers in their potential growth. The target group included MSMEs of Bihar state, India, using a sample of 450 entrepreneurs. The paper adopted a multistage stage sampling and multivariate analysis technique. The results showed that there are twelve major potential barriers, both endogenous and exogenous, faced by MSMEs, such as availability of raw materials, financial issues, labor force challenges, technology inefficiency, power/electricity scarcity, poor marketing, competition, knowledge-related challenges, government and administration problems, infrastructure inefficiency, etc. The findings show that these barriers affect the promotion and growth of MSMEs in developing regions. In future, it is suggested to focus on the implementation of good governance that helps to remove effectively the major barriers of MSMEs in underdeveloped states, such as Bihar, India.

scholarly journals Customer’s perception towards product quality of automotive SMEs operating in Metropolitan areas, and consideration of environmental impact

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya ◽  
Henry Lucky Dlamini
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Metropolitan Areas ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper examines customer’s perception towards product quality of automotive SMEs operating in the Durban metropolitan areas and identifies how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa (SA) contribute significantly to job creation, wealth, social stability, economic growth and reduction of poverty. Product quality of automotive SMEs requires serious attention, as it can have ecological environmental impact leading to the negative economic growth contributed by the industry. The study is aimed to understand the factors affecting automotive SMEs in order to help entrepreneurs to improve product quality and examining the customer’s perception towards product quality. The study was conducted in Durban metropolitan areas using the survey method. The sample size of the study was 120 SMEs selected using convenience sampling with respondents completing the questionnaire. A combined method of both quantitative and qualitative techniques was employed, while the analysis of data was done using the Statistics Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 23.0. The findings of the study revealed that lack of managerial skills and development negatively compromises product quality of the automotive sector. Also the results revealed that the absence of financial support from financial institutions delays the improvement of stock in the business, as this is an obstacle resulting in the unsustainability of the SMEs. Further research with larger samples and the consideration of other cities is recommended.

Impact of Small and Medium Enterprises on Economic Growth and Development

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muritala A Taiwo ◽  
Awolaja M Ayodeji ◽  
Bako A Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper seeks to investigate Small and Medium Enterprises as a veritable tool in Economic Growth and Development. A survey method was used to gather data from 200 SME/Entrepreneurial officers and Managers from five selected local government in Nigeria namely; Ijebu North, Yewa South, Sagamu, Odeda and Ogun Waterside Local government. Data was collected with a structured questionnaire and analyzed with several descriptive statistics to identify the perception of the roles of SMEs in Nigeria. The results of the study therefore reveals that the most common constraints hindering small and medium scale business growth in Nigeria are lack of financial support, poor management, corruption, lack of training and experience, poor infrastructure, insufficient profits, and low demand for product and services.  Hence, it therefore recommends that Government should as matter of urgency assist prospective entrepreneurs to have access to finance and necessary information relating to business opportunities, modern technology, raw materials, market, plant and machinery which would enable them to reduce their operating cost and be more efficient to meet the market competitions.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Success of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Che Mohd Zulkifli Che Omar
Keyword(s):  
Urban Communities ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Income ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Limited Participation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Bumiputera entrepreneurs often said to be left behind in achieving success in the economic development. This study was conducted to identify factors that influence success of Bumiputera entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia and the factors leading Bumiputera entrepreneurs involved in business. In the era of globalization, SMEs represent an important industry in the development of the national economy. SMEs create employment opportunities for the rural and urban communities and increase national income. Among the key factors that influence the success of Bumiputera entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises in Malaysia include weaknesses in management, failures in marketing, and difficulties in obtaining financial assistance. Some of the challenges faced by Bumiputera entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises (SME) are their limited participation in the international market, the shortage of skilled workers, a problem to market the product in the supermarket and the lack of raw materials. Therefore, Bumiputera entrepreneurs must deal with these issues in order not to go bankrupt.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and MSMEs: Impact and Mitigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-80
Author(s):  
David Ronald Tairas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Financial Liquidity ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Indonesia announced the first COVID-19 case in early of March 2020. Since then, the mobility restriction has hampered the economy, including the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) businesses. This study aims to explore the types of challenges encountered by MSMEs to sustain their businesses during the hardship. Descriptive qualitative method is used, with data sourced from interview with 34 MSMEs, one in each province in Indonesia, as well as secondary sources including research journals and various reports on the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that business owners experience difficulties in producing goods and services because of the raw materials shortage, financial liquidity and decreasing demand. Policy and managerial implications of the study are provided.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship Development by Small & Medium Enterprises in Sylhet: Problems and Prospects

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Tahmina Khanom
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Political Situation ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper analyses the entrepreneurship practices in the small and medium enterprises in Sylhet. In this study forty- five samples have been surveyed under nine different categories of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Sylhet. The categories were –retailing, tailoring, boutique shop, flowers shop, pharmacy, restaurant, mobile servicing shop, fast food shop and phone and fax shop. Both structured and unstructured questions were used in the questionnaire to collect the data and also some published materials are studied to find out the business constraints and potentiality of SMEs in this region. This study reveals that SMEs are contributing as engines of economic growth to a large extent in this region. The finding of the study reveals that, besides possessing a high potentiality, SMEs are facing a lot of problems like inadequate capital, raw materials collection, high cost of operating, financing and marketing, insufficient support facilities, unstable political situation, etc. An attempt has been made to identify major obstacles and potentially of doing business by using SMEs and recommend some policy measures for overcoming the constraints.  

scholarly journals Factors affecting SMEs’ development in Vietnam

Accounting ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dang Thi Mai Huong ◽  
Vu Viet Ninh ◽  
Nguyen Dinh Hoan ◽  
Dinh Quang Toan ◽  
Nguyen Thi Hong Van ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Strategic Direction ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The enterprise's system, along with households and the government are the main factors in the production and consumption of the economy, which plays an extremely important role in the development of any country. Besides the large enterprises, which are often considered as the locomotives of the economy’s development, people are increasingly interested in a significant number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) whose position and role has been confirmed through the actual economic development of many countries and economies. In Vietnam, the development of SMEs has been creating a driving force for economic growth and has become an important strategic direction in the country’s socio-economic development strategy. The article focuses on determining the factors affecting the development of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam. At the same time, the current paper evaluates factors affecting the development of these enterprises. The main factors expected to be focused on in the research include the level of production technology, government policies, raw materials, labor, management capacity, corporate social responsibility, green growth orientation, and global epidemics.

Analysis of Major Problems Faced by Small Firms in North India

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 150-160
Author(s):  
Davinder Singh ◽  
Jaimal Singh Khamba ◽  
Tarun Nanda
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
North India ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been noted to play a significant role in promoting economic growth in less developed countries, developing and also in developed countries. Worldwide, the micro and small enterprises have been accepted as the engine of economic growth of any nation. Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of the economies, because it trigger employment, output, export, poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, economic development etc. in developed as well as in developing countries. It is more important to developing countries as the poverty and unemployment are burning problems. MSMEs have been playing a momentous role in overall economic development of a country like India where millions of people are unemployed or underemployed. Therefore, the growth of small sectors is essential for the growth in the GDP, employment generation, total manufacturing production and export. India, being one of the fastest growing economies of the world, needs to pay an honest attention for the utmost growth of MSMEs for its increased contribution in above areas.

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