scholarly journals Engaging Small and Medium Enterprises in Production Networks: Firm-Level Analysis of Five ASEAN Economies

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganeshan Wignaraja
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Production Networks ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Level Analysis

scholarly journals Estimating Returns to Training in the Knowledge Economy: A Firm-Level Analysis of Small and Medium Enterprises

MIS Quarterly ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 757-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Mehra ◽  
◽  
Nishtha Langer ◽  
Ravi Bapna ◽  
Ram Gopal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Returns To Training ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Level Analysis

scholarly journals Women’s Economic Empowerment in Vietnam: Performance and Constraints of Female-Led Manufacturing SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
MinhTam Bui ◽  
Trinh Q. Long
Keyword(s):  
Labor Productivity ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This paper identifies whether there was a performance difference among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) led by men and by women in Vietnam during the period 2005–2013 and aims to provide explanations for the differences, if any, in various performance indicators. The paper adopts a quantitative approach using a firm-level panel dataset in the manufacturing sector in 10 provinces/cities in Vietnam in five waves from 2005 to 2013. Fixed effect models are estimated to examine the influence of firm variables and demographic, human capital characteristics of owners/managers on firms’ value added, labor productivity and employment creation. We found that men led MSMEs did not outperform those led by women on average. Although the average value added was lower for female-led firms in the informal sector, the opposite was true in the formal sector where women tend to lead medium-size firms with higher value added and labor productivity. The performance disparity was more envisaged across levels of formality and less clear from a gender perspective. Moreover, while firms owned by businessmen seemed to create more jobs, firms owned by women had a higher share of female employees. No significant difference in business constraints faced by women and by men was found.

The Impact of Globalization on Development of MSMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-60
Author(s):  
Rama Mohana Rao Katta ◽  
Chandra Sekhar Patro
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
National Level ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Growing Economy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Globalization has been a significant force in the development of the market and economic environments. The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) need to focus on technological capabilities to face the competition in the globalized market. They have to analyze the market opportunities in the rapidly growing economy as well as emerging markets. The aids of a globalized and digital economy depends to an excessive extent on favourable business environments and healthy competition. The performance of MSMEs depends on accessibility to various strategic resources like abilities, technical know-how, innovativeness, and finance. Thus, it is imperative to consider the factors influencing work conditions firm level, and the strategies formulated at the national level are organized to local business perspectives. This paper examines the global scenario of MSMEs, the impact of globalization, the role of MSMEs in India, the growth perspectives of MSMEs during the pre-and post-globalization period, the critical challenges, and the role of the government in encouraging and developing MSMEs.

E-Business Adoption Framework in the Hospitality Industry

2013 ◽  
pp. 225-243
Author(s):  
Kennedy O. Ondimu ◽  
Geoffrey M. Muketha ◽  
Collins O. Ondago
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Graduate Degree ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
The Status ◽  
Kenyan Coast ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Internal Operations ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
And Control

While the hospitality industry in the Kenyan Coast has adopted Information and Communication Technology (ICT), application of the same is limited to internal operations and control. The industry’s e-business adoption lags behind similar industries such as tours and travel. Earlier research in e-business adoption does not suggest intervention for improvement of Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) status and lacks focus on any specific industries. The aim of this chapter is to address this gap by analyzing the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers & Caterers’ (KAHC) e-business readiness using a three-interrelated-level framework; namely, firm level, market and industry, and institutional and regulatory levels. This chapter presents results of an ongoing project that we are currently working on, related to one of the authors’ graduate degree research program that began in 2008. In this research, we adopt a survey approach that is supplemented by case studies of other countries’ implementations from literature. Findings show that the hospitality industry at the Kenyan coast is not ready for e-business adoption and we develop a framework to help facilitate readiness. The findings imply that as a competitive strategy, establishments which have been competitors need to become collaborators; and KAHC and its membership need to adopt e-business to not only remain competitive, but also to survive. The findings are beneficial to KAHC and the Kenyan government in evaluating the status of e-business readiness as well as adoption in similar industries. Other developing countries can also adopt the framework.

Innovation and Exports of Korean Firms: How Do They Differ by Size and Industry?

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-271
Author(s):  
Wonkyu Shin ◽  
Sehwan Oh ◽  
Sungho Rho
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Heterogeneous Effects ◽  
Ict Industry ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This article examines some of the distinctive characteristics of South Korean firms in relation to their research and development (R&D) and export activities affecting the efforts to retain intellectual property rights (IPR). In particular, this study shows how firms of different sizes (small and medium enterprises: SMEs vs. large-scale enterprises: LEs) tend to hold the ownership of IPR differently. To test the heterogeneous effects of the firms’ innovative capacity, this study utilizes the firm level data of 6,138 Korean firms during 2006–2014. In the years 2006–2014, South Korea concluded free trade agreements (FTAs) with numerous economies and accelerated its market competition and integration into the global economy. Our empirical results found that R&D activities of both SMEs and LEs were active during the period; however, SMEs in particular took a great stride in their patenting and innovation activities. Findings of our article also show that the more companies engaged in export activities, the more actively patents grew. Furthermore, the companies in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry are more aggressive in patenting activities.

Economic Integration in East Asia: Production Networks and Small and Medium Enterprises

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-263
Author(s):  
Charles Harvie ◽  
Dionisius Narjoko ◽  
Sothea Oum ◽  
Wai Heng Loke ◽  
Keyword(s):  
East Asia ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Production Networks ◽  
Medium Enterprises

scholarly journals Christianty, R and Hidayati, R. 2020. Strategy to Increase the Competitiveness of SMEs and their Integration into Global Value Chain. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, Volume 4 Issue 1 January – February 2020 (97-103) .

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Restia Christianty ◽  
Ratnaningsih Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Market Access ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Global Value Chain ◽  
Production Networks ◽  
High Level ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Small and Medium Enterprises is one of economic pillars in Indonesia. However, Indonesian SMEs has not performed well comparing to other ASEAN countries, particularly in terms of participation in global and regional production networks. This study aimed to identify factors causing the low participation of Indonesia SMEs into the Global Value Chain (GVC). This research is conducted with literatur study and Internal & Eksternal factors analysis. Result shows that the low participation of SMEs and Indonesian companies in GVC is determined by the lack of optimal GVC support factors, namely infrastructure and use of communication and information technology, reliability and efficiency of logistics services, and high trade barriers. The relatively high level of wages is also an obstacle to increasing production efficiency. Likewise, the strict requirements for obtaining access to external financing from banks. Another problem faced by SMEs is that most of them do not know where their position are in the GVC. Increasing SMEs participation into GVC will automatically improve their competitiveness in the global economy. There are internal and external factors that determine the competitiveness of SMEs. Internal are human resources, marketing strategies, and innovation. Meanwhile, external factors are the ease of trying in Indonesia, access to finance and capital, market access and infrastructure.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Orientasi Kewirausahaan dan Kapasitas Inovasi terhadap Kesuksesan Proyek pada Bidang Fashion

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 690
Author(s):  
Fernando Gho Danny ◽  
Louis Utama
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Entrepreneurial Marketing ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – This paper examines the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, innovation capacity, and firm performance in the creative industries context. Design/methodology/approach – The developed conceptual model is tested using partial least square ( PLS ) using a sample of 30 creative industries small medium enterprises owners. Findings – The result of the PLS model shows that both EO and IC act as a basis for improved business performance among small and medium enterprises. Based on the research findings, it can be argued that both EO and EO fully unlock their value-creating potential among small and medium enterprises. Originality/value – In addition to providing initial insight on the relationship between entrepreneurial action, innovative capacity, and performance with the creative industries, the paper also is one of the first on the creative industries to focus on firm-level strategy.Tujuan dari makalah ini adalah membahas hubungan antara orientasi kewirausahaan, kapasitas inovasi, dan kinerja perusahaan dalam konteks industri kreatif. Desain / metodologi / pendekatan - Model konseptual yang dikembangkan diuji menggunakan partial least square (PLS) menggunakan sampel 30 pemilik UKM industri kreatif. Temuan - Hasil model PLS menunjukkan bahwa baik EO dan IC bertindak sebagai dasar untuk meningkatkan kesuksesan proyek di antara usaha kecil dan menengah. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian, dapat dikatakan bahwa EO dan IC sepenuhnya membuka kunci potensi penciptaan nilai mereka di antara perusahaan kecil dan menengah. Orisinalitas / nilai – Dalam studi ini selain memberikan wawasan awal antar tindakan kewirausahaan, kapasitas inovaif dan kinerja dalam indsutri kreatif. Makalah ini juga merupakan salah satu yang pertama di industri kreatif untuk fokus pada tingkat perusahaan. Kata kunci: Entrepreneurial marketing, Innovation, Competitive Advantage, Creativity in Marketing, Entrepreneurial orientation.

Firm Level Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Analytical Framework Based on Pillars of Competitiveness Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Krishantha Wisenthige ◽  
Cheng Guoping
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Framework Model ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

The research on competitiveness has been increasing in popularity amongst scholars, there is a lack of studies focusing on the firm level competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The objective of this paper is to develop a framework model, which can be used to analyze the competitiveness of the SME at the firm level. In this paper, we propose a framework of  six pillars of competitiveness, which constitute the physical and human resources, innovation, networking, management processes as well as  customers (demand conditions) and  competitors (supply conditions). The methodology is unique in the sense that it incorporates the unique analytical framework called the bottlenecks over the pillars of competitiveness, which calculate the individual level competitiveness points for each SME and competition points that can collate significantly with the selected measures of competitiveness. This comprehensive framework needs to be tested empirically with the data in future research.

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