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In developing countries, facts show that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in the country's economical development (Jasra, Khan, Hunjra, Rehman, & Azam, 2011, p. 274). Some contributions of MSMEs (Abimanyu, et al., 2011, p. 2) include substantial supports in...
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The contribution of a vibrant Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector in the socio – economic development of Zimbabwe has been widely recognized. In view of its increasing importance, the success of SMEs has been of interest to a plethora of researchers and economists and has therefore,...
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Human resources are recognizing as one of the main sources of economic growth. SMEs are non-subsidiary independent firms these enterprises can rightly treat as the backbone of the GDP of India. The SMEs sector in India is growing at an exceptionally fast rate due to which it is providing as...
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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the number of minority international joint ventures (MIJVs) formed and the level of internationalization attained in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We argue that this is an inverted U-shaped...
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This research explored the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owner-managers' attitudes toward digital media and stakeholder engagement. Its research methodology integrated measures from the technological acceptance model, the pace of technological innovation and corporate social...
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The role of Italian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the international economic environment has attracted the attention of many scholars due to the distinctive features of these firms. In particular, their development and longevity paths are critical to a better understanding of the main...
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Purpose: Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly communicating and interacting with stakeholders through digital media. Therefore, this research investigates the SME owner-managers' attitudes toward the pace of technological innovation, and it examines their perceived use and...
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This study aimed at assessing entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and its impact on organizational performance. The study measure EO using innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking which are key dimensions of EO. This researcher adopted a descriptive and casual research design for the study...
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This study examines the performance of wholesale and retail small and medium enterprises in Thailand, which are integrating innovations in human resource practices, innovation capabilities, and competitive advantage. The data sample comprises 260 small and medium enterprises located in the...
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The study investigated the effect of innovative behavior of managers on the competitive advantage of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. In addition, the study examined the moderating role of environmental dynamism in the relationship between innovative behavior and...
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