Download or read book A Comparative Study of Entrepreneurial Orientation in Incubated and Non incubated SMMEs in South Africa written by Lerato Samuel Marokoane and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises written by Jabu Mphambo and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Orientation on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) is seldom jointly tested, hence this study seeks to test the impact of Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Orientation on SME performance. The research design adopted an analytical, deductive and quantitative approach over a cross-sectional time horizon, using primary data gathered from structured questionnaires. This study found that Business Incubation has a statistically significant impact on SME performance, while the positive impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on SME performance was not statistically significant. The article proposes that policymakers should strengthen their efforts in supporting SMEs through business incubation.
Download or read book A Descriptive Analysis of the Differences Between Two of the SMME Categories in Relation to Entrepreneurial Orientation Age and Levels of Education in South Africa written by Bulelwa Noma and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the main challenges in driving business development in developing countries is the lack of information for policy decision-making. The aim of this report is provide an analysis of the differences between survivalist and micro/very small enterprises using the Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) constructs, which are considered critical for business growth. The research also aims to validate findings of previous research into age and levels of education being a determining factor for business venture success. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 45 SMMEs. Parametric and non-parametric statistics were used to test for significant differences between means of the two SMME groups. The results revealed that competitive aggressiveness, which is positively associated with innovation and autonomy to be significantly different between the two SMME groups. The conclusion is that overall there is no significant difference in the level of EO between the two groups, but previous research has indicated that the interaction between the EO constructs are not yet fully understood. The research findings also did not support age being a factor in successful new venture formation, and but highlighted significant differences in levels of education between micro/ very small enterprises, in contrast with recent findings.
Download or read book The Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Relationship between Opportunity Identification and Enterprise Growth of SMEs in Zambia written by Enock Joseph Musaana and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Business economics - Miscellaneous, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: The myth that entrepreneurs are born, no more holds good, rather it is well acknowledged now that entrepreneurs can be created and nurtured through addressing issues such as opportunity identification and entrepreneurial orientation which has to a high degree potential to increase enterprise growth of SMEs. This research evaluated the effect on entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship of opportunity identification and enterprise growth. Data evaluated was collected through administering of questionnaires to 86 SMEs registered with the National Council for Construction (NCC). The outcome of this research has reviewed that there is a significant effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on Opportunity Identification (OI) and Enterprise Growth (EG) relationship of SMEs in Zambia. This has been supported by Wiklund (2005) who retaliated the fact that empirically, research has found that there is an influence of EO on enterprise growth.
Download or read book Entrepreneurship and the Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation Training on SMMEs in the South African Context written by Goosain Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis formed part of a existing longitudinal study. The overall study is an outcome of research done to understand success and failure issues in Africa, which is an attempt to understand the impact of a short entrepreneurial training programme on the performance of small scale enterprises over time. The study is unique in the South African context in that it is the first short term, 3 days, entrepreneurial training programme that is assessed by means of a longitudinal method incorporating a control group.
Download or read book A Contextual Study of the Relationships Between Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions and Employment Growth of Small Businesses written by Oluwafemi Joshua Dele-Ijagbulu and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The business environment in South Africa (SA) is characterised by limited resources, high uncertainty and stiff competition which have contributed to the high level of unemployment in the country. The economy is generating few jobs. Across different spheres of society 0́3 academia, industry and government 0́3 emphasis is being placed on entrepreneurship and small businesses as drivers of economic growth and employment creation. Scholars of entrepreneurship have used entrepreneurial orientation (EO) widely to delineate firm-level entrepreneurial behaviour and intensity using the uni-dimensional and multi-dimensional conceptualisation. EO as a consolidated construct is confirmed to have a relationship with the performance of businesses. However, business performance does not translate into business growth nor is it the same as employment growth. It appears that the association between EO and employment growth has attracted less attention in research despite its importance to theory and practice. In addition, studies on the antecedents of EO 0́3 such as its relationship with task environment variables and its consequences on employment growth 0́3 are limited in SA. Hence this study examines the nexus between the environment, the sub-dimensions of EO and employment growth. It hypothesises relationships between two environmental variables: dynamism and hostility and five dimensions of EO: innovativeness, pro-activeness, risk-taking, competitive aggressiveness and autonomy. Similarly, it tests the relationships between these dimensions and employment growth; directly and as moderated by environmental dynamism and hostility. To a greater extent, it considers established SMMEs that have transited through the survival phase into the growth phase of business operation. Using a survey method, data is collected from small business across SA from which 1031 SMMEs were considered for statistical analysis and this entailed the use of descriptive techniques that measures central tendencies and inferential techniques such as correlation analysis factor analysis, regression analysis and partial-least-square structural equation modelling and graphical illustration with use of pie charts and bar charts. The sample consists of service and non-service sector businesses but professional and consulting services constitute close to a third of the sample. Findings from this study reveal that SMMEs in SA display a moderate to high EO and only four of its dimensions (proactive-innovation, risk-taking, competitive aggressiveness and autonomy) were visible statistically. Statistically significant relationships were found between environmental hostility and dynamism and the dimensions of EO for the entire sample. The relationships between the dimensions of EO and employment growth were statistically insignificant except for medium-sized businesses (MSBs) in which proactive-innovation and competitive aggressiveness indicated a statistically significant negative relationship with employment growth. In conclusion, this study contributes to the understanding of EO as a construct given that it considers the environment as its antecedent. It lays emphasis on the multi-variate relationships between environmental hostility, environmental dynamism, and each of the dimensions of EO. From a methodological perspective, this study employs an objective approach to measuring employment growth using Gibrat0́9s law. It demystifies the complex relationships between the business environment and the dimensions of EO and concomitantly sheds light on employment growth. It amplifies the role of the environment in small business development and identifies the dimensions of EO that could deemed relevant to employment generation. Finally, it advocates the need for context-specific entrepreneurial strategies to develop components of the SMME cohort and effective promotion of job creation.
Download or read book Analysing the Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Labour intensive SMEs Within the South African Construction Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurial orientation -- Labour-intensive -- SME -- Construction industry.
Download or read book Technology Business Incubation written by Rustam Lalkaka and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many businesses around the world use technology as a means to set-up, run and improve their commercial performance but not all countries have sufficient access to technology. In fact the ’digital divide' between rich and poor countries is one of the major international challenges facing our society. Technology Business Incubation describes a concept whereby technological support and services are offered to start-up companies in the fields of engineering, science and technology to help them further their own research and develop viable businesses. Aimed at developed and developing countries this concept could provide a solution in bridging the knowledge gap. Written by Rustam Lalkaka, a well-known expert in the field, the toolkit provides invaluable information for carrying out feasibility studies; preparing business plans; choosing a location; finding sponsors; selecting managers and tenants; and monitoring a technology business incubator. Annexes contain checklists and report pro formas to help prepare relevant documents based on local needs
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Techno Entrepreneurship Second Edition written by François Thérin and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With chapters focusing on China, India, Southeast Asia and South America, the Handbook explores views on the new hot spots in techno-entrepreneurship development.
Download or read book Entrepreneurship and the Growth of Firms written by Per Davidsson and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the relationships between the growth of firms and entrepreneurship, the authors have drawn on many individual projects & case studies to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Download or read book Technology Business Incubators in India written by M H Bala Subrahmanya and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) emerge rapidly as an instrument of start-up promotion in emerging economies like India? In what forms? What role do they play in start-up promotion? What are their major achievements? These questions have been answered empirically in this book. Accordingly, this book explores the nature, structure and process of incubation resulting in start-up generation and in the process, R&D contribution emerging from TBIs comprising accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces in three of the leading start-up hubs, namely, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad, in India. It describes typology, objectives, sponsors, and facilities provided by these TBIs. It further explores the process of selection, incubation and graduation of start-ups as it exists in these TBIs. Thereafter, it makes an assessment of R&D contributions that have emerged from the TBIs in the form of R&D inputs comprising personnel and capital expenditure, and R&D output in the form of new products/services developed, patent applications filed and revenue generated. Policy makers, researchers, engineering and management students, technology and business mentors, angels, venture capitalists, and MNC executives will find this book informative, revealing and a source of valuable insights on the new, emerging India.
Download or read book The European Observatory for SMEs written by European Observatory for SMEs and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the background of completing the European Single Market is the observance and monitoring of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With about 20 million such businesses, employing some 117 million people, SMEs represent an economic lynchpin to the success of the Single Market concept. This 6th report, from the Observatory, and prepared by a consortium led by KPMG Consulting, focuses on the economic and financial needs of SMEs. Specific chapters look at their products and services, the recruitment and training of staff, particulary vocational training, and their access to investment. The report is concluded with the set of policy recommendations, which are aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurial culture. These recommendations include: to provide more information on public procurement to SMEs; to promote further resarch on the impact of electronic commerce on the position of SMEs.
Download or read book Making It Big written by Andrea Ciani and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic and social progress requires a diverse ecosystem of firms that play complementary roles. Making It Big: Why Developing Countries Need More Large Firms constitutes one of the most up-to-date assessments of how large firms are created in low- and middle-income countries and their role in development. It argues that large firms advance a range of development objectives in ways that other firms do not: large firms are more likely to innovate, export, and offer training and are more likely to adopt international standards of quality, among other contributions. Their particularities are closely associated with productivity advantages and translate into improved outcomes not only for their owners but also for their workers and for smaller enterprises in their value chains. The challenge for economic development, however, is that production does not reach economic scale in low- and middle-income countries. Why are large firms scarcer in developing countries? Drawing on a rare set of data from public and private sources, as well as proprietary data from the International Finance Corporation and case studies, this book shows that large firms are often born large—or with the attributes of largeness. In other words, what is distinct about them is often in place from day one of their operations. To fill the “missing top†? of the firm-size distribution with additional large firms, governments should support the creation of such firms by opening markets to greater competition. In low-income countries, this objective can be achieved through simple policy reorientation, such as breaking oligopolies, removing unnecessary restrictions to international trade and investment, and establishing strong rules to prevent the abuse of market power. Governments should also strive to ensure that private actors have the skills, technology, intelligence, infrastructure, and finance they need to create large ventures. Additionally, they should actively work to spread the benefits from production at scale across the largest possible number of market participants. This book seeks to bring frontier thinking and evidence on the role and origins of large firms to a wide range of readers, including academics, development practitioners and policy makers.
Download or read book The Hidden Enterprise Culture written by Colin C. Williams and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will be an excellent primer for policy makers wishing to understand the nature and contradictory significance of the underground economy and needing to design suitably subtle policy responses to it. Roger Lee, Growth and Change The Hidden Enterprise Culture is a top pick for any economist or academician interested in this field, as well as for any underground entrepreneur who wants to make their enterprise lawful with the fewest possible legal complications. Midwest Book Review Strongly recommended for policy makers and students of business. Global Business Review Portraying how entrepreneurs often start out conducting some or all of their trade on an off-the-books basis and how many continue to do so once they become established, this book provides the first detailed account of the vast and ubiquitous hidden enterprise culture existing in the interstices of western economies. Until now, the role of the underground economy in enterprise creation, entrepreneurship and small business development has been largely ignored despite its widespread prevalence and importance. In contrast to much of the previous literature that views the underground economy as low-paid, exploitative sweatshop work that should be deterred, this book takes a fresh, more positive perspective that considers the underground economy as a hidden enterprise culture. Colin C. Williams prescribes the means by which western governments can best harness this hidden culture of enterprise. He outlines detailed policy initiatives that seek to assist business ventures in setting up on a formal footing, and aim to encourage underground enterprises and entrepreneurs to make the transition into the realm of legitimacy. This book provides a lucid guide as to how the hidden culture of enterprise can be brought into the open. As such, it will prove invaluable to a wide-ranging audience including scholars and students of business studies, entrepreneurship, management, economics and regional science.
Download or read book Entrepreneurship written by Thierry Burger-Helmchen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the differences between an entrepreneur and a manager? According to Schumpeter, the main difference lies in the entrepreneur's ideas, creativity, and vision of the world. These differences enable him to create new combinations, to change existing business models, and to innovate. Those innovations can take several forms: products, processes, and organizations to name a few. In this book, an array of international researchers take a look at the visions and actions of innovative entrepreneurs to be at the source of new ideas and to foster new relationships between different actors to change the existing business models.
Download or read book Entrepreneurial learning for TVET institutions written by Lindner, Johannes and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Integrating Innovation written by Göran Roos and published by University of Adelaide Press. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Australia is a small economy that faces a fundamental need to re-shape its approach to innovation. The manufacturing sector, as the backbone of the state’s economy, has and will continue to change in its nature and form. This necessitates a re-think about how innovation happens and how the respective actors within an economy interact and engage with each other. In effect, innovation relies on intersections between people, knowledge, information sharing, ideas, financial and other resources. Innovation happens through regional social and economic system dynamics; innovation relies on a system view of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship can be taken as a study of the entrepreneur and new business creation. However, this conception of entrepreneurship misses the critical link to economic outcomes; the ebb and flow of social and economic fortunes that are underpinned by the actions, reactions and engagement of individuals in a specific social and economic system that brings about innovation and change. In this book the authors are exploring how the linkages within the system can be conceptualised and made transparent.
