environment (i.e. tight competition, corruption, poor infrastructure) and low product quality are top obstacles to SME …, findings highlight that, in response to tight competition, younger and small SME respondents are more likely to respond in ways …The paper studied the factors affecting SME competitiveness in terms of their capacity to access, link, and upgrade as …

of human resources, namely innovation and the influence of motivation. Research methodology - This research was conducted … study results show that Human Resource Innovation is proven to affect the ability of the Palu Fried Onions MSMEs. Research … of human resources, specifically innovation and motivation, and does not explore other potential factors that might …

Philippines, this paper found evidence that there was a generally positive association between competition and innovation. The …Competition has two possible contrasting effects on firm innovation. On one hand, competition can force SMEs to … innovate to become more competitive. On the other hand, competition can shrink SME’s market share, revenues, and profit, making …