scholarly journals Enhancing Employee Engagement for Small and Medium Enterprises in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Tai Cheng ◽  
Kirk Chang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim of the research is to study the employee engagement strategies utilised in Taiwan's SMEs from the perspective of the employees. In doing so, a qualitative research method was employed using semi-structured interviews. Nine participants from five sectors of SMEs (electronics & information, metal transportation, machinery and equipment, food manufacturing, and textile) were interviewed. The authors' results reveal that having high levels of engagement amongst employees in Taiwan's SMEs will bring about an increase in work commitment amongst employees which encourages productivity for the organisation. These findings hold several important theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals Enhancing Employee Engagement for Small and Medium Enterprises in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1318-1339
Author(s):  
Kuo-Tai Cheng ◽  
Kirk Chang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim of the research is to study the employee engagement strategies utilised in Taiwan's SMEs from the perspective of the employees. In doing so, a qualitative research method was employed using semi-structured interviews. Nine participants from five sectors of SMEs (electronics & information, metal transportation, machinery and equipment, food manufacturing, and textile) were interviewed. The authors' results reveal that having high levels of engagement amongst employees in Taiwan's SMEs will bring about an increase in work commitment amongst employees which encourages productivity for the organisation. These findings hold several important theoretical and practical implications.

The Factors Affecting Supplier Relationship Management in the Food Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi ◽  
Julia Fallon
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Production Capacities

The Tanzanian food industry is one of the most critical sectors in the country. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the largest processors of food. Although SMEs mostly deal with processing food, they still face challenges, especially with their suppliers. Though previous researchers have investigated partnership issues in SMEs, little has been reported on the factors that impact the supplier relationships found in food manufacturing SMEs. This study employed a qualitative design where semi-structured interviews with 13 experts were conducted to identify the factors that impede SRM in Dar es Salaam. The findings reveal that poor relationship management, poor storage facilities, poor transportation and inadequate production capacities are the main challenges affecting SRM within these firms. To overcome these challenges, it has been recommended to improve the supplier relationships through being transparent, fostering trust and sharing quality information with the suppliers on time. Furthermore, investment in technology has been recommended to reduce costs and to enhance the information sharing between suppliers and SMEs. Government support is required with regard to financial aid and the improvement in the infrastructure to facilitate the easier flow of goods from SMEs to the customers.

The Factors Affecting Supplier Relationship Management in the Food Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-34
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Production Capacities

The Tanzanian food industry is one of the most critical sectors in the country. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the largest processors of food. Although SMEs mostly deal with processing food, they still face challenges, especially with their suppliers. Though previous researchers have investigated partnership issues in SMEs, little has been reported on the factors that impact the supplier relationships found in food manufacturing SMEs. This study employed a qualitative design where semi-structured interviews with 13 experts were conducted to identify the factors that impede SRM in Dar es Salaam. The findings reveal that poor relationship management, poor storage facilities, poor transportation and inadequate production capacities are the main challenges affecting SRM within these firms. To overcome these challenges, it has been recommended to improve the supplier relationships through being transparent, fostering trust and sharing quality information with the suppliers on time. Furthermore, investment in technology has been recommended to reduce costs and to enhance the information sharing between suppliers and SMEs. Government support is required with regard to financial aid and the improvement in the infrastructure to facilitate the easier flow of goods from SMEs to the customers.

A Daoist perspective on leadership: reputation-building in Chinese SMEs

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-300
Author(s):  
Hongqin Li ◽  
Oswald Jones ◽  
William S. Harvey ◽  
Jie Yang
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Letting Go ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Cross Fertilization ◽  
Reputation Building

PurposeThis article examines the influence of Daoist nothingness on leadership in growing Chinese small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Daoism is based on a “letting-go” approach through maintaining inherent openness, which challenges goal-oriented and hierarchical approaches typical of Western and Confucian leadership theories. This facilitates the cross-fertilization of ideas related to the effective management of smaller firms.Design/methodology/approachThis study focuses on SME leaders in a group of 12 growing SMEs in the Shanghai logistics industry in China. Narrative and semi-structured interviews explored emerging aspects beyond the established model of leadership associated with reputation-building. This led to in-depth, thick descriptions, broadening our understanding of leadership and reputation-building.FindingsSME leaders follow nothingness by continuously adopting a letting-go approach which spontaneously fosters reputation-building. By maintaining inherent openness, nothingness functions as an enabling principle that mobilizes multi-beings leading to reputation-building in unintended ways.Research limitations/implicationsA greater plurality of empirical and methodological contexts in Western and non-Western countries helps to understand the dynamics and intersection of Daoist nothingness, leadership and reputation-building.Practical implicationsSME leaders recounted how they discursively practised nothingness for extended periods in their everyday practice. The study shows the significance of nothingness for SME leaders who aspire to grow their businesses by reputation-building among salient stakeholders.Social implicationsDaoist nothingness provides insights into the distinctive approach of Chinese SME leaders and their relationships with local and distant stakeholders. By engaging in active non-action they relax pre-determined intentions and immerse themselves in the process of leading, where the connections between goals and processes are automatically animated. Such an approach differs from the top-down and goal-oriented approach to leadership adopted in many Western SMEs.Originality/valueThis paper makes two theoretical contributions. First, it indicates the powerful influence of Daoist nothingness on leadership by drawing on the broader context of entrepreneurship in Chinese SMEs. Secondly, it enriches existing concepts such as reputation by endowment and reputation borrowing by demonstrating how Daoist nothingness silently fosters both local reputation and generalized reputation.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH LEMBAGA PEMBIAYAAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN UMKM DI INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Ariani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Mix Methods

ABSTRACT  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or better known as UMKM have a very important role in increasing the country's growth. These UMKM were able to survive in 1998 compared to large companies in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to analyze to encourage the development of UMKM in Indonesia and to provide solutions in increasing UMKM. The research method used is a combination of quantitative research with qualitative research (Mixed Methods). The results of this study are UMKM that are looking for very fast financing, which can be used from a variety of jobs, personal and personal and lifestyle. Yes, there are also UMKM that do not innovate or even decline. The decline in UMKM business was caused by two things related to economic conditions and unfavorable conditions. Keywords: UMKM, Mix Methods and Financing Institutions

scholarly journals Plagiarism: A Threat To The Creative Industry Of Handmade Regional Batik Motifs In Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 310
Author(s):  
I Nyoman Lodra ◽  
I Nengah Mariasa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Public Figures ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Developments in the creative industry of handmade batik in Indonesia have helped culvating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in regions such as Klampar village in Pemekasan, Madura, East Java. Efforts to preserve the sustainability of these SMEs need to be balanced by protecting handmade batik motifs with copyright in order to save this intellectual wealth from plagiarism. This study focuses on: 1) efforts to ensure that plagiarism does not occur and does not threaten the creative industry in Indonesia; 2) benefits from the protection of handmade batik motifs for the creative industry in Indonesia. The research goal is to protect handmade batik motifs from plagiarism and discover the benefits of this protection on the creative industry in Indonesia. A descriptive qualitative research method is used with an empirical juridical approach. The data were obtained from SME administrators and public figures in the Madura community. The data was collected from observation, interviews, and documents, analyzed with a method of triangulation, and compiled systematically. The research findings show that the protection of the database of handmade batik motifs can be implemented through E-Copyright which also supports the sustainability of the creative industry of handmade batik in Indonesia.Perkembangan industri kreatif batik tulis di Indonesia mampu menumbuhkembangkan usaha kecil dan menengah (UKM) di daerah seperti halnya di Desa Klampar, Pemekasan, Madura Jawa Timur. Kebangkitan UKM tersebut seharusnya di imbangi dengan perlindungan Hak Kekayaan Intelektual atau disebut HKI bidang Hak Cipta sebagai upaya penyelamatan motif batik tulis dari plagiarisme (plagiator) namun hal itu tidak dilakukan. Penelitian ini penting dilakukan dengan fokus: 1) bagaimana upaya agar tidak terjadi plagiarisme dan tidak menjadi aacaman industri kreatif di Indonesia? 2) apa manfaat perlindungan motif batik tulis untuk industri kreatif di Indonesia?. Tujuan penelitian: memproteksi motif batik tulis agar tidak terjadi plagiarisme dan mengetahui manfaat perlindungan untuk industri kreatif di Indonesia. Metode penelitian deskritif kualitatif dengan pendekatan yuridis imperis. Sumber data diproleh dari pengelola UKM, tokoh masyarakar Madura. Data terkumpul melalui  obsevasi, wawancara, dokumen kemudian di analisis dengan trianggulasi dan disusun secara sistimatis. Temuan penelitian: dapat perlindungan Hak Cipta pada database motif batik tulis dan penyelamatan industri kreatif batik tulis dari plagiarisme di Indonesia. 

scholarly journals TOWARDS NEW TYPOLOGY OF THE OWNERS-MANAGERS OF THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maris MILLERS ◽  
Elina GAILE-SARKANE
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Ownership Status ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – individuals or families own and at the same time manage a large proportion of private enterprises. Previous studies mostly refer to owner-manager of the enterprise as an individual with own personal traits, styles and preferences. Purpose of this article is to propose a new typology of the owners-managers of the small and medium en- terprises representing all variety, determined by their different ownership status and managerial authorities in companies. Research methodology – research started with a systematic rapid literature review using an overview method. Data for research were collected through 52 semi-structured interviews with SME owner-managers representing broad range of industries and companies of different age. Key findings were discussed and approbated in two focus group discussions. Findings – as a result of this research, a preliminary typology was developed, consisting of ten types of the SME own- ers-managers, with a brief description of each type constructed. Research limitations – conclusions from this research are relevant to those SMEs analysed in this particular research and shall not be generalized without additional research and validation. Practical implications – the typology suggested in this article provides a structured way to explore the diversity of SME owners-managers and raise understanding of their behaviour when planning, controlling and managing their business. Originality/Value – the proposed typology is a step towards filling the knowledge gap caused by the lack of a holistic and systematic approach in addressing the diversity of the SME owners-managers.

scholarly journals Some leading causes of emerging rural poultry small and medium enterprises failure in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Mahlatse Leakalala Moloto ◽  
Solly Matshonisa Seeletse
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Light At Night ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenology ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Local Chickens ◽  
Rural Poultry

This study examines the factors that cause failures of many South African rural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in poultry business. The research method was qualitative phenomenology using in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore the factors considered by rural chicken SMEs owners to be causes of their business difficulties. The study revealed that these entrepreneurships knew chicken business only from the home-grown chickens, and the local poultry was usually providing only meat. Compared to the local chickens that were cheap to acquire and nurture, the commercial ones had to be purchased, nourished with purchased foods, supported with electricity light at night, and still, some died. It was much cheaper to raise indigenous chickens. The results indicate that rural poultry SMEs owners did not know that buying a commercial chick carries benefits that range from eggs, feathers, meat, and other chicken products. Also, after purchasing each chick, there are more additional investments needed to maintain the market standard. The study enlightens chicken entrepreneurs that they should, first, learn the insight of business, the poultry industry, and the context of the business they wish to pursue. Keywords: competition, formal market, informal business, SMEs, poultry, rural, tax. JEL Classification: Q13, O17

scholarly journals ACTIVITY BASED COSTING DENGAN KENDALI WAKTU UNTUK MENGHITUNG COST LAYANAN PADA BENGKEL OTOMOTIF “DA” DI JEMBER

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Alwan Sri Kustono ◽  
Ardhya Yudistira Adi Nanggala
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Activity Based Costing ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Accounting Principles ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Small And Medium Business

<p><em>One of the weaknesses of many small businesses that are encountered is the weak reporting of quantitative business activities. A common problem that occurs is about how the treatment of costs for the activities of the small and medium business units that are not in accordance with existing accounting principles. The recognition and measurenment of costs incurred in small and medium enterprises is very important to understand. It can support their entrepreneurs to make decisions, such as to determine the selling price that affects the profits to be achieved by a business. The purpose of this study uses activity based costing techniques with time drivers to calculate service costs in the "DA" automotive workshop in Jember.</em></p><p><em>The research method used is applied qualitative research. The research is directed at determining service costs by using time driver activity based costing techniques. The results of the study can be used for "DA" workshops as a comparison of service costs.</em></p>

scholarly journals Exploring the consequences of teachers’ self-efficacy: a case of teachers of English as a foreign language

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Goudarz Alibakhshi ◽  
Fariborz Nikdel ◽  
Akram Labbafi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Burn Out ◽  
Efl Teachers

AbstractTeacher self-efficacy has been abundantly studied. However, it seems that the consequences of teachers’ self-efficacy have not been appropriately explored yet. The research objective was to investigate the consequences of teachers’ teaching self-efficacy. The researchers used a qualitative research method. They collected the data through semi-structured interviews with 20 EFL teachers who were selected through purposive sampling. The interviews were content analyzed thematically. Findings showed that self-efficacy has different consequences: pedagogical, learner-related, and psychological. Each consequence has several sub-categories. It is concluded that high self-efficacy affects teachers’ teaching practices, learners’ motivation, and achievement. It also affects teachers’ burn-out status, psychological being, as well as their job satisfaction. The findings can be theoretically and pedagogically important to EFL teachers, teacher-trainers, and administrators of educational settings.

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