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Showing 1 to 20 of 259 for “"Small and medium enterprises"”.
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Constraints of financing small and medium enterprises in Namibia
… financial resources from financial institutions and banks in Namibia. The major objectives of the study were to critically evaluate the status of SMEs in Namibia regarding access to formal credit facilities. The study also sought to document the difficulties that SMEs have in accessing finances …
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Market orientation development in family owned small and medium enterprises
… examined the nature of Market Orientation and analysed the extent of Market Orientation development in family owned small and medium sized enterprises. The causes and means that may be instrumental in developing a Market Orientation were also evaluated using a case study approach. A paucity …
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Entrepreneurial Networking Framework for Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) often fail to fully leverage the strategic value of a business networking, hindered by the lack of a comprehensive framework tailored to their needs. This study addresses this gap by proposing enrichment to entrepreneurial networking practices, building …
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Modeling distributed product development processes in small and medium enterprises
Effective and efficient product development (PD) is critical to the success of many firms. The market's emphasis on getting faster and cheaper products has forced firms to shift their PD practices from sequential to distributed development practices. This shift has significantly increased …
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An investigation into challenges facing small and medium enterprises in Windhoek
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important economic role in many developing and developed countries all over the world. In Namibia, for example, the SME sector contributed over 13 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product in 2012 according to the National Statistics Agency report. As another …
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A Decision Support System for Quantifying Sustainability in Small and Medium Enterprises
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face increasing pressure to measure and improve their sustainability performance, yet most existing assessment tools remain too complex, costly, or rigid for their operational capacity. This study set out to design and implement a decision support system that …
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Decision support for operational ERP systems implementation in small and medium enterprises
… due to increased competition, globalisation and cost saving, are seeking ways to improve their operational effectiveness and sustain their competitive advantage through effective deployment of available resources and strategically implementing business processes. It is observed that …
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DACMM - A Data Analytics Capability Maturity Model for Small and Medium Enterprises
<p>This dissertation details the development and application of <em>a</em> prescriptive <em>Data</em> <em>Analytics</em> <em>Capability</em> <em>Maturity</em> <em>Model</em> (<em>DACMM</em>), specifically designed <em>for</em> <em>Small</em> and <em>Medium</em> <em>Enterprises</em> (SMEs). Despite …
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MSMEs (Microsoft, Small and Medium Enterprises) and Democracy, a Panel Data Model
… economic development structures, such as microsmall-medium-enterprises (MSMEs) vs. big or state-owned enterprises and their relations with political development. A well-established literature argues that MSMEs are conducive to economic growth. Existing literature does not tell us much about the …
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Importance of creditworthiness in multi-criteria performance measurement of small and medium enterprises /
… researches performance measurement of small and medium enterprises in the aspect of creditworthiness. The purpose of the research – to create multi-criteria model for SME performance measurement with creditworthiness dimension and evaluate its elements practical application …
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A Study of Open Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises in Hong Kong
… a means to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, the adoption and implementation of OI practices among SMEs in Hong Kong remain understudied and underdeveloped. This thesis aims to investigate the OI …
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A framework for green manufacturing practicies in small and medium enterprises in Malaysia
… employees, or other members of the community. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are moving toward sustainable alternatives through GrMP method. It stresses on critical factors such as organisational style, eco-knowledge, business environment, society influences, supply chain management and …
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The Impact of Microfinance on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) growth in Morogoro
… the impact of the Microfinance on growth of the Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Morogoro Municipality. The specific objectives of this study were as follows; to determine at what extent accessibility of microfinance lead to increase the volume of gross sales of participants and to …
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Enhancing resilience in South African small and medium enterprises: a dynamic capabilities perspective
The resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, where they confront persistent institutional challenges, is crucial for their ability to survive and thrive in such complex environments. South Africa contends with many challenges, including institutional voids that …
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The challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in accessing credit in Namibia
… out to explore the challenges associated with small and medium enterprises (SME) in obtaining funds from financial institutions. Specifically, it seeks to identify the types of credit facilities used by SMEs in Namibia, examine the factors that limit SME access to credit from banks and to …
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Strategic human resource management framework for Korean small and medium enterprises' sustainable growth
As Small and Medium Enterprises in Korea play a pivotal role in Korean economy, their sustainable growth is critical for Korea's development. One of drivers that enable SMEs to pursue sustainable growth is Human Resource Management. Since "People" is one of the most valuable assets in a company, …
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A cloud computing decision making model for small and medium enterprises in South Africa.
… is a paradigm for allowing relevant, on-demand network access to a public group of configurable computing properties that can be quickly delivered and unrestricted with least management determination or service provider communication. Due to cloud computing benefits like cost reduction, …
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EXPLORING EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COACHING PRACTICES FOR TALENT IN THAI SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
… investigated Human Resource Development (HRD) in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand, with a specific focus on coaching practices for talent. Three case-study organisations were identified as ‘critical cases’, due to their having received Thailand’s SME National Award, which …
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Small and medium enterprises and the effectiveness of technology business incubators in Saudi Arabia
… investigating the effects of TBIs on technology small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia (SA). SMEs are important to the success of economies. Many governments have thus used various initiatives to support SME growth. Business incubators are one such mechanism, identified as a …
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