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A Log Linear Analysis of Factors Affecting Performance of European Manufacturing SMEs

Beneki, Christina - 2013

performance of European manufacturing SMEs by using a hierarchical log linear model. In the present study, firm performance is … associated with the outcome variable firm performance in a chi-square test analysis. The results revealed seventeen out of an … hierarchical log linear model. This paper expands the research of factors affecting the firms' performance and allows a better …

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Gazelles as Job Creators : A Survey and Interpretation of the Evidence

Henrekson, Magnus - 2013

It is often claimed that small and young firms account for a disproportionately large share of net employment growth. We conduct a meta-analysis of the empirical evidence regarding whether net employment growth rather is generated by a few rapidly growing firms -- so-called Gazelles -- that are...

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Entrepreneurial orientation, strategic networking, and Croatian SMEs performance : a configurational approach

Milovanović, Bojan Morić; Bubaš, Zoran; Mikić, Mihaela - In: Business systems research : a system view accross … 12 (2021) 2, pp. 236-252

performance interrelationship. However, the empirical results are inconclusive, especially when firms face certain contingencies …. Objectives: Strategic networking and environmental dynamism are important to SMEs' performance; therefore, the goal of this study … environmental dynamism as moderating variables in the EO-performance relationship. Methods/Approach: For determining which model …

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Small-medium enterprise formation and Nigerian economic growth

Adeosun, Oluyemi Theophilus; Shittu, Ayodele Ibrahim - In: Review of economics and political science : REPS 7 (2022) 4, pp. 286-301

Purpose This study examines the nexus between entrepreneurship through small-medium enterprise (SME) business formation …-run correlation. Findings The result shows an increasing number of SME formation which has also led to the growth of the economy …

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Measuring the Impact of Internationalization on Firms’ Ability to Serve Existing Markets : A New Analytical Tool for Manufacturing SMEs

Arcuri, Angelo - 2021

Firms expanding into foreign markets are confronted with a complex transformation process, affecting their organization and business activities. The present paper explores the main organizational changes stemming from an international growth process and attempts to assess their potential effects...

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Firm Dynamics by Age and Size Classes and the Choice of Size Measure

Giannoulakis, Stylianos; Sakellaris, Plutarchos - 2021

The relationship of firm size and age to its growth and survival differs according to whether size is measured by sales or employment. Using a large and representative dataset of Greek firms over the period 1999-2014, we find the following patterns. Controlling for age, there is a strong...

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The mediating effect of entrepreneurs' competency on the relationship between bank finance and performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

Esubalew, Amare Abawa; Raghurama, A. - In: European research on management and business economics 26 (2020) 2, pp. 87-95

improve the existing one. Though the direct effect of entrepreneurs' competence on the performance of MSMEs was relatively … mediating effect of the competence of entrepreneurs on the relationship between bank finance and performance of MSMEs and bridge … not significant. However, bank finance has a significant positive effect on the performance of MSMEs. Moreover, the study …

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Blockchain for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Italy

Bianchini, Marco - 2020

This report investigates the development of the blockchain ecosystem in Italy, against the background of the SME and … and firms being targeted, and relevance for enhancing digitalisation and productivity in the SME population at large. The …

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The relationship between learning orientation, firm performance and market dynamism in MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland : an empirical analysis

Karpacz, Jarosław; Wojcik-Karpacz, Anna - In: Central European Management Journal 32 (2024) 2, pp. 216-232

Purpose The authors analyzed the relationship between learning orientation (LO) and performance in micro, small and … systematic research of models between LO and firm performance (FP). Design/methodology/approach The authors investigated the (in …

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Fostering organisational innovation in small retailers : unleashing the power of family support, competencies, wellbeing, and customer capital

Amoah-Mensah, Aborampah - In: Entrepreneurial business and economics review : EBER 12 (2024) 1, pp. 55-75

policy to enhance CSR performance which would lead to stabilized protection against FDR. Similarly, consumer …

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