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Showing 1 to 20 of 123 for “"Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)"”.
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Internationalising small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) a learning approach
… the learning processes of internationalising small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Based on a framework of absorptive capacity the research explores and examines: i. types and sources of new knowledge acquired by firms, ii. assimilation of new knowledge within firms, iii. exploitation of …
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Outsourcing of Management Accounting Functions in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
… les imponen. Se ha realizado una encuesta utilizando un cuestionario online con el fin de evaluar las razones dadas por las PYMEs para subcontratar la contabilidad de gestión y de analizar el status quo de la misma. Se encuestaron un total de 220 PYMEs. Entre los participantes se encontraban …
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Corporate Governance as a Transformation Tool in Sustaining Nigeria’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
The findings from the challenges affecting most Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria highlights low managerial skills and lack of access to capital as the significant contributory factors to the constraints the companies face. In addressing the issues of low managerial skills and …
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An empirical investigation of employee training and development in Greek manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
… makers as a central means to address social and economic challenges at national and supranational levels. The present study looks specifically at the Greek economy and explores the determinants, nature and extent of skills development in Greek manufacturing SMEs, notably in the textile …
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The determinants of tax evasion amongst small and medium - sized enterprises (SMEs): Evidence from Limpopo Province, South Africa
… the primary factors that impact tax evasion in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises located in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A Likert-scale survey gathered information from 210 small and medium-sized enterprises in Limpopo Province. Several statistical analyses were utilised, and data were …
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Role of science parks in the development of technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia
… that science park firms are more innovative and R&D-intensive resulting in greater innovation output, growth and profitability than off-park firms. Science parks are supposed to provide a value added environment to enhance innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises …
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Access to debt finance and its determinants in Uganda: an empirical investigation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
… investigate the extent of access to debt finance and its determinants among SMEs in Uganda using the “Applied and Received” approach (ARa). In addition, supplementary to the main research objective, the thesis had two subsidiary objectives; firstly, to examine the effect of measuring access to …
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The role of venture capital funding on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lusaka, Zambia: a case study.
… of venture capital funding in the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lusaka, Zambia. SMEs play a vital role in the economic development of many countries, including Zambia. However, access to financing remains a significant challenge for SMEs, particularly in the early stages of …
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The AI revolution: Investigating how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are adapting to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector in New Zealand
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of New Zealand’s economy and dominate the manufacturing sector, yet evidence on how they are adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains limited. Focusing on the two largest subsectors, Food & Beverage and Machinery & Equipment, this …
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The influence of strategic planning on the growth posture of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the infrastructure sector in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master in Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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An investigation into the importance and relevance of intangible assets in Malaysian digital Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMES) performance : the balanced scorecard approach
… View (RBV) upholds that by appropriate understanding and exploitation of unique resources in organizations, firms may experience outstanding performance. Upon acknowledging the importance of resources, digital firms have begun appreciating intangible resources, instead of physical assets alone. …
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How small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can influence the successfulness of a partnership with a large company (LCO) in the technology innovation sector
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are being seen by governments, increasingly, as important engines of economic growth. They are viewed as sources of innovation and employment creation. Technology innovative SME’s commercialization strategy often includes forming a partnership with a large …
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The impacts of Environmental Supply Chain Management (ESCM) on the environmental activities of Small and Medium - sized Enterprises (SMEs): empirical study of the Korean electronics industry
Small and medium sized enterprises' (SMEs) environmental performance and action have been often of great concern toward sustainability although they are playing a critically important role in economic and industrial development. Among lots of initiatives to engage SMEs into sustainability …
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How do small and medium-sized enterprises (Smes) within the UK prepare for and manage the consequences of a cyber-attack? A study on cyber resilience
Cyber resilience is essential for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME), those with fewer than 250 employees, to protect themselves against cyber-attacks and to ensure their continued operation. This research focusses on how United Kingdom (UK) based SMEs prepare for and manage the consequences …
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Identification of eco-efficient improvement opportunities in the industrial networks of small and medium-sized enterprises
… builds is the perceived limited ability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South African manufacturing sector to improve their environmental performance on their own. Waste minimisation is a valid and proven tool for the identification of ways to reduce or eliminate wastes.
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Socio-economic effects of HIV/AIDS on small and medium sized enterprises in Oshakati, Namibia
… Namibia has not been spared the scourge of this pandemic. In Oshakati, where this study was conducted, the HIV prevalence rate is 25.2, the second highest in Namibia. There are not many large industries in Oshakati. The greater part of the labour force is employed in the informal sector. Small and …
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Cloud computing adoption by SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa.
… the growing body of research on cloud computing and addresses the paucity of research on cloud computing adoption, as well as information systems (IS) and information communication technologies (ICTs) adoption in sub-Saharan Africa. The research addresses the current state of cloud computing …
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Implementing Lean Six Sigma to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste in essential food storage SMES: a case study
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the essential food storage sector play a crucial role globally, especially in Latin America and Peru. These businesses are vital for ensuring the availability and distribution of necessities. However, they face challenges, including low operational …
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Enterprise resource planning business case considerations : an analysis of Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises in developing countries
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems because they promise significant benefits. However, the majority of ERP deployments rarely meet user expectations and often do not yield expected benefits. As a result, the failure rate of ERP …
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Alignment of human competencies with mobile technology and business strategy in women-led SMEs
… show that women entrepreneurs are constrained and faced with challenges that inhibit the growth and performance of their businesses. Such challenges include race and gender differences, inadequate education, family responsibilities, lack of access to capital and other socio-cultural factors. …
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