scholarly journals Information Technology Capabilities, Organizational Agility, and Competitive Advantage: A Study of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-141
Author(s):  
Ridhotama Shanti D. Ottemoesoe ◽  
Lovely Lovely ◽  
Devie Devie
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Organizational Agility ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
It Capabilities ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

This paper aims to explore the relationship between information technology (IT) capabilities and competitive advantage, with organizational agility as a mediator, in the case of micro, small, and medium enterprises engaged in the fashion industry in Indonesia. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 180 small to medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia’s fashion industry that have used e-commerce platforms to conduct their business activities. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in SmartPLS 3.0 software. The study suggests that IT capabilities significantly influence organizational agility and competitive advantage. Therefore, the study can serve as a basis for the Indonesian government to promote digitalization and the use of e-commerce among micro, small, and medium enterprise owners in order to face changes in the market and remain competitive. It can also be beneficial for business owners and managers that aim to increase awareness of the importance of technology in their business operations. The work of this paper deepens the understanding of the relationship between IT capabilities, organizational agility, and competitive advantage, which are becoming increasingly important in the current digitalized and ever-changing business environment. It enriches the literature about micro, small and medium enterprise that is related to their IT capabilities level, how they use it to handle changes and factors that contributes in obtaining competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Apprenticeship System and Employees’ Performance: A Bird’s Eye View of Small and Medium Enterprises in Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S3) ◽  
pp. 449-458
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Apprenticeship Training ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Task Accomplishment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examines the apprenticeship system and employees’ performance in small and medium enterprises in Benue State, Nigeria. The study objectives include: to determine the relationship between time spent by the employee in apprenticeship and rate of task accomplishment; and to examine how apprenticeship training influences employees’ dedication to business activities. The study randomly sampled 215 employees across 20 Small and Medium Enterprises in Benue State. The study used a structured questionnaire for data collection. Data on research questions were analysed using frequency count and percentage, while hypotheses were tested using Pearson product-moment correlation and linear regression analysis. The study found that the duration of apprenticeship significantly influences the rate of task accomplishment by Small and Medium Enterprise employees in Benue State. Likewise, the study established that frequent training and re-training through apprenticeship creates a sense of belonging and greater dedication. The study recommended that Small and Medium Enterprise operators should intensify the organisation of training with training institutes as cover for the lack of skills and technicalities during training.

SOSIALISASI PENDAFTARAN NPWP BAGI PRIBADI DAN PEMILIK UMKM DI DESA KANGKUNG, KECAMATAN MRANGGEN KABUPATEN DEMAK

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Aresteria ◽  
Apip Apip ◽  
Deddy Sulestiyono ◽  
Rosdayah Fairuz Hitsotsu
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Service Location ◽  
And Training

ABSTRACT -  Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) also known as UMKM is growing rapidly and has become one of many sectors to support the Indonesian Economy. The lack of ability to have NPWP has been a problem for UMKM and also people. The same problem also found at UMKM in Kangkung Village. The purpose of this community service is to train the entrepreneurs about preparing and register oneself to get a NPWP. This community service is consist of four steps which started by survey of service location then collecting data on village potentials and the role of the community , Preparation for the implementation of assistance and training and training activities. After participating in the training, the entrepreneurs become more understanding and can register NPWP. This community service is expected to be held continuously for the UMKM in Kangkung village Keywords: Small and Medium Enterprises, UMKM, NPWP

scholarly journals Perception towards Regulatory Burden on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance: A Case Study in Shashemene Town, West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 294
Author(s):  
Ofgaha Alemu Dire ◽  
Wegene Bekele Bekelcha
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Regulatory Burden ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Arsi Zone ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Broad Objective ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The study focuses on “perception towards regulatory burden on small and medium enterprise performance” in Shashemene town, west Arsi zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. The study adopted a qualitative research approach to address broad objective through answering research questions developed by a researchers. Specifically, this study used questionnaire to collect data from SMEs business owners, managers and employees and in-depth interview conducted. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The information obtained from a samples of the 140 small and medium enterprise and through face-to-face interview of 10 owners of SMEs business. The respondents were selected using stratified sampling techniques. The result of the study show that small and medium enterprise challenges from different factors as they perceived from the challenges of regulatory burden and identifies mechanisms used to mitigate problems from regulatory burden and how much the regulators have smooth contact with them and to what extent regulators made inspections. Moreover, the result indicated the perception of SMEs businesses towards regulatory burden. As a whole, the study suggests a series of measures should be taken by government policy, makers and regulators for SMEs performance. Researchers’ conclude and recommend that government bodies, Small and medium enterprise business owners, managers, employees and policy makers should focus on regulation to reduce regulatory burden on small and medium enterprises.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN PT FREEPORT INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Theresia Oktavia
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Product Evaluation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Overall Evaluation ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This research is aimed to evaluate  the implementation of Micro, Small and medium enterprise development Program in PT Freeport Indonesia. The method used for this research was qualitative descriptive, using CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) evaluation model. Primary data was obtain through interviews and observation, and secondary data document study. The results showed that Program Context, Input and process were classified as high category, while   outcomes as moderate categories. The overall evaluation shows Moderate categories.The Program was rendered effective to achieve the goal of enhancing the Micro, Small and Medium enterprise Development.It should be continued and further enhanced by the management to acquire better enterprise graduates.Keywords: Evaluation of Program, Micro, small and medium enterprise, PT Freeport Indonesia

The effect of leadership orientation on innovation and its relationship with competitive advantages of small and medium enterprises in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 530-542
Author(s):  
Samsir Samsir
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Leadership Orientation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of leadership orientation on competitive advantage with innovation as a mediating (intervening) variable. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative methods (Creswell, 2010) are used as the study design. It is an explanatory research with the purpose of explaining the phenomenon or pattern of correlation between concepts (Kothary, 2004). SMEs (small and medium entrepreneurs) of typical food products of Riau domiciled in Kepulauan Meranti Regency are the focus of this study; the sample size included 258 respondents. Findings There is a significant effect of leadership orientation on innovation. Higher leadership orientation will result in higher innovation. There is a significant effect of innovation on competitive advantage. Higher innovation will result in higher competitive advantage. Innovation as a mediation variable in the relationship between leadership orientation and competitive advantage indicates that higher leadership orientation will cause a higher competitive advantage, if the mediated innovation is also higher. Originality/value The originality of this research lies in innovation as a mediating (intervening) variable and a complement of a previous study by including the indicator that measures the variables of the research so that research results can be completed and detailed.

Borrower Discouragement: Loan Delays and Loan Rejection: Evidence from MSMEs in the State of Assam in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-103
Author(s):  
Rashmi Sarda ◽  
Devi Baruah
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Export Promotion ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The State ◽  
Bank Credit ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Medium Enterprises

In India micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in the development of economy through their contribution to GDP, employment generation, regional development, export promotion, etc. Irrespective of the achievements of the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, there are certain issues which eclipse desired growth. Availability of ample and timely credit at reasonable rate of interest is vital for the development of these sectors. There seems to be a gap between demand for and supply of the bank credit to SMEs. The delay in processing of credit and the rate of rejections discourage the borrowers from applying for credit. Hence, this article aims to analyse the discouragement faced by MSME loan applicants from the evidence of rejections and delays in advancing loans in Jorhat district in the state of Assam in India.

Contributions of Entrepreneurial Orientation to Competitive Advantage

2021 ◽  
pp. 438-451
Author(s):  
Orlando Manuel Martins Marques Lima Rua
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Structural Equations Model ◽  
The Relationship

The main objective of this chapter is to analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and competitive advantage on Portuguese exporting textiles small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, a quantitative methodological approach was used, conducting a descriptive, exploratory, and transversal empirical study, having applied a questionnaire to a sample of Portuguese SMEs, associated of the Portuguese textile association (ATP). The structural equations model was used for this purpose, using the partial least squares (PLS). Based on survey data from 247 firms, the empirical results indicate that 1) innovation have a positive and significant impact on differentiation, 2) proactivity and risk-taking does not have a positive and significant impact on differentiation, and 3) innovation, proactivity, and risk-taking does not have a positive and significant impact on cost leadership. This study shows that Portuguese textile SMEs seek to support and stimulate new ideas, experimentation, and creativity that surely result in new products, services, and processes.

Doing International Business Online for the Small and Medium Enterprise

2011 ◽  
pp. 195-209
Author(s):  
Sam Edwards
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Legal Professionals ◽  
Online Transactions ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This chapter is designed to address the primary difficulties small and medium enterprises face when doing business online with international partners. The guidance provided in this chapter is primarily for at owners of small and medium enterprises rather than legal professionals. The two main problems inhibiting online transactions are a lack of trust between the parties and the risk inherent in the transaction. This chapter analyzes ways to address these problems. Many of the practical suggestions in this chapter are inspired not by million dollar deals but by playground transactions between children. Often the simple solutions are the best ones.

scholarly journals Toward Enhancing Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Economies of Africa: A Confirmatory Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yakubu Salisu ◽  
Lily Julienti
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Organizational Capabilities ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Strategic Capabilities ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The increasing globalization and liberalization of trade have posed onto manufacturing small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in developing economies of Africa a survival and growth challenges. Nevertheless, the resource-based-view (RBV) has given rise to a perspective that views a firm’s intangible assets as strategic resources with the potential to create and enhance sustainable competitive advantage in both local and global markets. Based on the peculiarity of SMEs in Africa, this paper develops and validate a conceptual model on the role of strategic organizational capabilities in improving the competitive advantage of SMEs for sustainable development in developing economies of Africa. Precisely, six variables were identified and reviewed as strategic capabilities. A total number of 81 valid questionnaires were retrieved from owners/managers of SMEs in Yobe state Nigeria and used to evaluate the reliability and validity of the adopted measures. The result of Cronbach’s Alpha test reveals a satisfactory value for all the variables under study. Specifically, innovation, learning, management, marketing, relational and technological capabilities have been established to be reliable strategic capabilities that would effectively and efficiently create and improve the sustainable competitive advantage of SMEs in developing economies.

scholarly journals Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Financing in Bangladesh: A Review of Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
K. M. Anwarul Islam ◽  
Md. Rezaul Karim Miajee
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The paper has talked about writing accord among approach creators, financial specialists, and business specialists that small and medium enterprise (SMEs) are drivers of monetary development. A sound SME segment contributes unmistakably to the economy through making greater work openings, creating higher generation volumes, expanding sends out and presenting advancement and enterprise skills.The dynamic job of SMEs in creating nations safeguards them as motors through which the development targets of creating nations can be accomplished.

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