Author : Ayodele Christopher Oniku
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 27,44 MB
Release : 2009
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Anna Fitri Hindriana
Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 25,51 MB
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 1631903632
The 2nd Universitas Kuningan International Conference on System, Engineering, and Technology (UNISET) will be an annual event hosted by Universitas Kuningan. This year (2021), will be the second UNISET will be held on 2 December 2021 at Universitas Kuningan, Kuningan, West Java, Indonesia. “Opportunity and challenge in environmental, social science and humanity research during the pandemic Covid-19 era and afterward” has been chosen at the main theme for the conference, with a focus on the latest research and trends, as well as future outlook of the field of Call for paper fields to be included in UNISET 2021 are: natural science, education, social science and humanity, environmental science, and technology. The conference invites delegates from across Indonesian and South East Asian region and beyond, and is usually attended by more than 100 participants from university academics, researchers, practitioners, and professionals across a wide range of industries.
Author : Mohammed Sanusi Magaji
Publisher :
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 27,8 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Entrepreneurship
ISBN :
The growth and survival rate of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria has been one of the major concerns of the policy makers, practitioners and scholars. The strategy and entrepreneurship literature suggests that an entrepreneurial orientation (EO) improves firm performance, but empirical results are mixed. In this study, we investigate how EO dimensions; innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking and competitive aggressiveness), affect financial performance of SMEs in Nigeria. In doing so, the study examines the moderating impact of key environmental characteristics; dynamism and hostility on these relationships. The sample used was SMEs in Kano State-Nigeria, with the following characteristics; (a) having at least 10 employees and a maximum of 300 workers, (b) small and medium-sized enterprises, (c) standing alone, not a subsidiary or branch companies (d) and based in Kano State Nigeria. The respondents were the owner/managers of SMEs in the study area. A total of 352 owner/managers participated in the research. Data collected were analyzed, utilizing multiple regressions and hierarchical multiple regression analysis implemented in SPSS version 17, statistical program .Our findings indicate, that hypotheses 1-4 are supported, while hypotheses 5-11 are partially supported except for that regarding the moderating impact of environmental dynamism on the proactive- performance relationship, which was not found to be significant. These findings demonstrate that EO dimensions alone are not a significant determinant of financial performance for SMEs in Nigeria; it is being influenced by environmental dynamism and hostility. The implications of these findings for both researchers and managers are also discussed. The study contributes to the expanding field of EO research and provides additional insight into the strategic behavior of firms in a variety of environmental contexts.
Author : Mohammad Nura Ibrahim Naala
Publisher :
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,90 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN :
The present study focuses on the SMEs in Northwestern Nigeria, with a view to investigating the impact of innovation performance, market orientation, technology orientation, and firm performance in the northwestern part of Nigeria with moderating role of business environment. Even though there are significant interest and attention on these topics, a little empirical study that links the outcome of the variables under study in SMEs as the majority of prior research has mostly centered on large organizations. Hence, innovation performance, market orientation, and technology orientation are the independent variables of the study, while firm performance is the dependent variable. Similarly, the study focuses on the moderation of business environment on the relationship between innovation performance, market orientation and technology orientation and the performance of SMEs in Nigeria.
Author : William A. Barnett
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 14,70 MB
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1801178968
This volume of the International Symposia in Economic Theory and Econometrics explores the latest economic and financial developments in Asia.
Author : Marina Dabić
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 47,74 MB
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3110747723
"A small business is not a little big business." Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered the engines of worldwide economies and the main sources of job creation. Management in these companies is different from management in larger/older enterprises with their already established concepts and instruments. In view of the high importance of SMEs in emerging, developing and developed economies worldwide, the De Gruyter Handbook of SME Entrepreneurship investigates the underlying mechanisms and practices of management within these companies with a focus on entrepreneurship, growth and innovation. It argues that it is time for a dedicated theory of "SME Entrepreneurship" to emerge. Entrepreneurial thinking and behavior in SMEs must be differentiated from that of start-ups and large companies. On the other hand, it also explores the different entrepreneurship manifestations that exist within a widely heterogeneous group of SMEs. The handbook provides a theoretical framework in which to understand, compare and contrast the complexity of SMEs in both domestic and international processes and addresses the strengths, achievements, and challenges of entrepreneurship in SMEs.
Author : Bahaaeddin Alareeni
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1057 pages
File Size : 43,20 MB
Release : 2022-07-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3031080874
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology (ICBT2021) organized by EuroMid Academy of Business & Technology (EMABT), held in Istanbul, between 06–07 November 2021. In response to the call for papers for ICBT2021, 485 papers were submitted for presentation and inclusion in the proceedings of the conference. After a careful blind refereeing process, 292 papers were selected for inclusion in the conference proceedings from forty countries. Each of these chapters was evaluated through an editorial board, and each chapter was passed through a double-blind peer-review process. The book highlights a range of topics in the fields of technology, entrepreneurship, business administration, accounting, and economics that can contribute to business development in countries, such as learning machines, artificial intelligence, big data, deep learning, game-based learning, management information system, accounting information system, knowledge management, entrepreneurship, and social enterprise, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, business policy and strategic management, international management and organizations, organizational behavior and HRM, operations management and logistics research, controversial issues in management and organizations, turnaround, corporate entrepreneurship, innovation, legal issues, business ethics, and firm governance, managerial accounting and firm financial affairs, non-traditional research, and creative methodologies. These proceedings are reflecting quality research contributing theoretical and practical implications, for those who are wise to apply the technology within any business sector. It is our hope that the contribution of this book proceedings will be of the academic level which even decision-makers in the various economic and executive-level will get to appreciate.
Author : Popescu, Cristina Raluca Gh.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 39,71 MB
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1799879534
Today’s entrepreneurial practices operate in a continuously challenging, highly dynamic, and everchanging environment. In these times of change, it is important to examine up-to-date theoretical infrastructure on the most powerful and representative approaches to sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship. Sustainable and Responsible Entrepreneurship and Key Drivers of Performance covers an updated view of the newest trends, novel practices, and latest tendencies concerning sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in a world dominated by insecurity and dramatic economic, political, and managerial changes. The book presents theoretical infrastructure on approaches to sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship as well as empirical results that make a tremendous contribution to the analysis of organizations’ performance key drivers. Elaborating on topics such as greening economy, intellectual capital, knowledge management, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems, and social responsibility, this text is essential for entrepreneurs, managers, executives, academicians, scientists, researchers, students, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.
Author : Kristin Hallberg
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 11,84 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
This paper investigates the economic rationale for intervention in support of small and medium scale enterprises, on both theoretical and empirical grounds. It argues that the justification for SME interventions lies in market and institutional failures that bias the size distribution of firms, rather than on any inherent economic benefits provided by small firms. The role of the state is mainly to provide an enabling business environment that opens access to markets and reduces policy-induced biases against small firms. Governments can accelerate the development of markets for financial and non-financial services suited to SMEs by promoting innovation in products and delivery mechanisms, and by building institutional capacity. Improving the development impact of SME strategies will require much more attention to the monitoring and evaluation of intervention outcomes.
Author : Baporikar, Neeta
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 36,74 MB
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1799874370
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of the modern world, and its impact is felt by all. The pandemic particularly has had a large impact on businesses as they were forced to close, supply chains were disrupted, and new health and safety precautions were adopted. As such, many businesses, especially small businesses, were faced with losses they could not afford. Governments and stakeholders across the world have thus needed to formulate various strategies and interventions to mitigate the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as they relate to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Handbook of Research on Strategies and Interventions to Mitigate COVID-19 Impact on SMEs is a comprehensive reference source that encapsulates the overall effect of COVID-19 on SMEs and a variety of strategies to overcome the negative effects and create more sustainable policies and organizations moving forward. The book offers a thorough overview of interventions and tactics to help organizations, entrepreneurs, and institutions of higher learning overcome the negative impact of COVID-19 while preparing policies for a more effective post-pandemic world. Covering topics that include sustainable practices for development, interventions to lessen the impact of COVID-19, and psychological resilience for SME employees, this book is Ideal for entrepreneurs, managers, executives, small businesses, family firms, academicians, scholar-practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students.
