Modelling the significance of strategic orientation for competitive advantage and economic sustainability: the use of hybrid SEM–neural network analysis

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 21, 2022

Abstract Economic sustainability involves the development of an organisation that meets its future needs through integrated policy, planning, and social learning process. The purpose this study was to investigate mediating role competitive advantage in relationship between strategic orientation economic under unpredictable circumstances. This collected quantitative data from a total 284 halal small medium enterprises (SMEs) Indonesia structured interviews. Data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Moreover, adopted artificial neural network (ANN) analysis for model-free estimation non-linear, multilayer, parallel regression. results revealed statistically significant positive effect on sustainability. Additionally, found expanded Findings ANN confirm high prediction accuracy model. sensitivity highlighted importance innovation, technological orientation, SMEs In order achieve long-term sustainability, should therefore focus innovation capacity, vertical horizontal networking adoption latest technologies. uniqueness focused value towards first develop hybrid SEM–neural apply evaluation contribution each exogenous predictor endogenous construct.

Язык: Английский

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Socio-economic factors affecting women’s entrepreneurial performance in MSEs in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2023

Abstract Women’s entrepreneurship is the pillar of economic expansion in many developing countries and increasingly recognized as an essential driver growth, productivity, innovation, employment, dynamism. This study aimed to investigate socio-economic factors that affect women’s entrepreneurial performance MSEs Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. employed explanatory descriptive survey designs using a quantitative research approach. The data were gathered from 348 registered women-owned MSEs. Statistical models, including factor analysis, correlation, regression used look for patterns relationships between variables apart other statistics. Based on statistical social, economic, legal administrative have positive relationship with On hand, demographic are found be insignificant predicting Therefore, recommends improvements social development facilitate successful women entrepreneurs city,

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of the sustainability and growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Ethiopia: literature review

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2022

Abstract The role of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) has been recognized in Ethiopia at the strategic policy levels. They are considered as a way to create jobs, alleviate poverty, ensure food security, promote private sector development. Despite several government programs support schemes aimed empowering MSEs be more competitive sustainable, they continue fail alarming rates. Previous studies revealed that failure rate developing countries like is higher than developed due variety internal external factors. Thus, objective this study was identify major factors commonly affect sustainability growth through systematic literature review. In order achieve study; published previous research works (journal articles) manufacturing service from 2006 2021 were used. findings different empirical financial factors, marketing political-legal variables, lack adequate infrastructure, technological manager or owner personal characteristics determine Ethiopia. Finally, suggested government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), institutions should give great attention towards

Язык: Английский

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Female entrepreneurship in family business: bibliographic analysis

Journal of Family Business Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(3), С. 552 - 578

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2023

Purpose The role of women entrepreneurs in family businesses is becoming increasingly important, a fact that reflected the scientific literature. purpose this study to identify key research areas address issue. To end, bibliometric analysis has been carried out obtain perspective current situation field and recent years. Design/methodology/approach In study, performed using literature review techniques. bibliographic source supporting resulted from Scopus search terms gender, entrepreneurship business. VOSviewer was used facilitate analysis. Findings This studies evolutionary trend publications on business identifies trends. It also authors, journals countries with highest impact levels enhance collaboration learning. Research limitations/implications would be advisable conduct further broader base other criteria covering aspects related businesses. work can serve as valuable information for future assist development effective equality policies existing social stereotypes. Originality/value illustrates, VOSviewer, growth

Язык: Английский

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Effect of entrepreneurial marketing on SMEs competitive performance in Lesotho

The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

Background: Entrepreneurial marketing (EM) is an important market strategic concept that small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners or managers adopt practise to drive their enterprises attain competitive financial performance. Records indicate in the past 20 years limited studies have focussed on EM challenges Basotho SMEs face Lesotho.Aim: This study aimed determine effect of strategies (customer relationship, networking customer satisfaction) performance selected districts Lesotho.Setting: The data for this were collected from four Butha-Buthe, Leribe, Mafeteng Maseru Lesotho, where SME distribution higher compared other Lesotho.Methods: descriptive-correlation research design was adopted using questionnaire as primary tool collection districts, analysed descriptive inferential statistics.Results: three predictors estimates identified each predictor statistically contributes significantly SMEs’ dynamic operation attaining performance.Conclusion: factors explain why should consider critical synergic influence performance.Contribution: results suggest (to owners, policymakers) are critically idiosyncratic a distinctive effective

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Women Artisans as Entrepreneurs in the Handicraft Sector: A Study on Financial, Digital Technology Factors and Developmental Strategies About ODOP in Uttar Pradesh to Boost Economy

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Entrepreneurial Dynamics in MSMEs: Socio-economic Determinants from Sundargarh Districts, Odisha

SEDME (Small Enterprises Development Management & Extension Journal) A worldwide window on MSME Studies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

The micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector in Odisha’s Sundargarh district is crucial generating employment opportunities, with agriculture being the only surpassing it. state recognises importance of this sector, as evidenced by establishment a dedicated department to promote support MSMEs. At national level, Indian government has created special foster growth MSME industry. significant mining area Odisha, known for its vast reserves iron ore other valuable minerals like lead, limestone, manganese dolomite. study primarily focuses on entrepreneurs (owners/managers) various MSMEs Lathikata Rajgangpur blocks district. These were selected due their high concentration among 17 research involves literature review preliminary interviews officers from relevant departments, District Industries Centre (DIC Rourkela DIC Sundargarh), Rourkela. A self-administered questionnaire was designed distributed blocks. employed descriptive statistics chi-square tests analyse data. IBM SPSS 20 used analytical tool. concluded that dependent variable (annual income) significantly correlated gender, age, education, firm type, organisational structure, location block, but not type (manufacturing service) product manufactured. Additionally, issues related raw materials personal problem are key concern.

Язык: Английский

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Growth Determinants of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs): Evidence from Entrepreneurs in the Eastern Region of Ethiopia

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(1), С. 138 - 160

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Supply chain management of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa: a bibliometric analysis

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024

Abstract This study examines the supply chain management of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa, aiming to demonstrate patterns publication this field. An extensive examination bibliometric analysis has been conducted using 338 published works obtained from Dimensions database over last 20 years. The was based on publications, sources, authors, institutions as primary units analysis. determined leading journals, prolific partnering countries, organizations involved research specifically focused Africa. Furthermore, it uncovered that investigation MSMEs Africa needs be revised comparison larger organizations. Moreover, publications field are not only insufficiently accessible, but also authored by scholars who African descent. Given crucial role economy, encouraged prioritize a critical issue for twenty-first century. researchers recommended do additional analyses utilizing alternative databases such Web Sciences Scopus.

Язык: Английский

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Factors affecting SMEs growth: the case of the real estate valuation service industry

Oeconomia Copernicana, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(1), С. 79 - 108

Опубликована: Март 30, 2022

Research background: Based on the literature, several ways of assessing conduct business and a number factors influencing growth development companies can be identified. However, diversity entities their environment raises importance considering unique nature industry in selection performance measures. Our research focuses real estate valuation firms that provide information consulting services to markets. Purpose article: As professional practice shows, there are different models for property valuation. These businesses differ organisational legal form type valuations performed, client served, or scope provided. The main purpose is identify significantly affect odds Poland, especially income. Methods: study was based data collected from survey Polish valuers. analysis conducted sample 277 professionals who own were certified no later than end 2014. A quantitative using logistic regression model influence prospects growth. Findings & value added: confirms relationship between way conducting activities its chances. most important spatial substantive range services, cooperation employment, clients' profile. Demographic characteristics also found significant. Although results presented here industry, relevance much broader. findings better understanding success SMEs, particularly industry.

Язык: Английский

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