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...

The study examines the relationship between participative leadership (PAL) and employee job satisfaction in small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). In addition, the study investigates whether psychological empowerment and work engagement can mediate the relationship between PAL and job...

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...

Businesses are increasingly embracing the dynamics of digital technologies, as they communicate with interested parties about their responsible initiatives through corporate websites, social media platforms and other interactive channels. Therefore, a quantitative study involving 202...

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...

The development of strategic thinking (knowledge framework) has been driven primarily by the needs and from the mentality of big business. The effort to adapt the doctrine to other contexts has occupied a marginal space for researchers.Against this position, a current booming calls the specific...

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...

Venture capital is an important source of finance for small businesses although it is least understood. The Venture Capital financing market in Afghanistan is inactive and mainly targets large companies instead of small to medium enterprises. The study sought to evaluate the role of venture...

Although there are various benefits for SMEs to expand their businesses to international markets, there are various obstacles that discourage them to move internationally, especially in emerging markets. This study focuses on the capacity building to enhance SME export activities in an emerging...

Small and medium enterprises in Qatar, similar to their counterparts in other emerging countries, face many challenges by entering international markets. This study aims to identify and analyze the key performance challenges to achieve improved export performance for Qatari SMEs, and it offers...