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 Assessing the Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Performance of South African Construction Business written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurial orientation --Perceived business success -- SMEs -- Construction sector.
Download or read book Measuring Productivity of Labour Intensive Work Practices in Road Construction in Africa written by Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines an issue of constant concern in the construction industry, that of productivity. Using data from Ghana and South Africa, it presents research into the productivity of local contractors in these countries whilst examining the predominance of labour-intensive production methods. The book begins by considering the theoretical and conceptual perspectives on labour productivity in the construction industry in the existing literature, before reviewing current productivity measurement frameworks. The book then explores the productivity of labour-intensive public works projects in South Africa and Ghana alongside a general discussion of key factors affecting construction productivity in these countries. Whilst the focus is on road construction, the framework developed can be applied to any number of construction projects to measure, and ultimately improve productivity. This book is useful reading for researchers and practitioners looking to understand the factors influencing labour productivity in construction at both the industry and the project level, including construction managers, quantity surveyors, cost engineers and project managers.
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 Measuring Productivity of Labour Intensive Work Practices in Road Construction in Africa written by EMMANUEL. AIGBAVBOA BAMFO-AGYEI (CLINTON. THWALA, WELLINGTON DIDIBHUKU.) and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines an issue of constant concern in the construction industry, that of productivity. Using data from Ghana and South Africa, it presents research into the productivity of local contractors in these countries whilst examining the predominance of labour-intensive production methods. The book begins by considering the theoretical and conceptual perspectives on labour productivity in the construction industry in the existing literature, before reviewing current productivity measurement frameworks. The book then explores the productivity of labour-intensive public works projects in South Africa and Ghana alongside a general discussion of key factors affecting construction productivity in these countries. Whilst the focus is on road construction, the framework developed can be applied to any number of construction projects to measure, and ultimately improve productivity. This book is useful reading for researchers and practitioners looking to understand the factors influencing labour productivity in construction at both the industry and the project level, including construction managers, quantity surveyors, cost engineers and project managers.
Download or read book Innovation and Performance driven Entrepreneurship written by Kenneth L. Harris and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Financial Performance of Firms written by Belinda Jane Owusu and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject Business economics - Accounting and Taxes, grade: 4.07, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (School of Business), course: Bsc Accounting, language: English, abstract: The study examined the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on financial performance of SMEs using selected small and medium scale enterprises. The population of the study is made up of SMEs owner/managers of the metropolis. The study was done using an overall sample size of 120 SMEs owner/managers out of which 118 responses were received which constitute 98.3% response rate. Respondents were chosen using both purposive and convenient sampling techniques. The software utilized in data analysis was Statistical Package for Social Science version 20, and data was interpreted using regression, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Risk-taking propensity, innovativeness, and competitive aggressiveness (independent variables) were found to have a significant effect on financial performance of SMEs (dependent variable). This research will educate enterprise managers and entrepreneurs in numerous industries on the elements that influence entrepreneurial behavior, improve company performance, and assist the growth and development of their businesses at the firm level. The research will also give senior executive and management personnel at company's access to the resources they need to make long-term decisions, allowing them to improve their competitive postures and capacities by improving their financial performance. Another important value of this research is that the findings will give information to the government that can be utilized as inputs for policy creation related to entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial orientation. This research will add to the existing body of knowledge by presenting a fresh scenario and dimensions for bridging the gap in entrepreneurial success in developing countries.
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 The Palgrave Handbook of African Entrepreneurship written by Oluwaseun Kolade and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive handbook offers a state-of-the-art guide to new frontiers of African entrepreneurship. Written from a Pan-African perspective by a cast of international authors, the book addresses the rapid modernisation and evolution of African entrepreneurship and business practices. It maps new developments in entrepreneurial ecosystems, technology and digital entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship in conflict zones, and gender and diversity issues. It proposes new models for entrepreneurial financing and explores the contrast between entrepreneurship in high-technology urban centers with peripheral rural districts and conflict zones. Bringing together empirical insights and case studies from countries across Africa, the Handbook illuminates regional and contextual differences and shares theoretical and practical insights which inform policy and practice. It is an ideal guide for researchers and students working on international business, entrepreneurship and emerging economies. It will also inform policymakers in developing context-informed entrepreneurial policies and initiatives in Africa.
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 The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Financial Performance of a South African Engineering Firm written by Joseph Tebogo Mahlangu and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Future of Entrepreneurship in Southern Africa written by Patient Rambe and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trust Institutions and Managing Entrepreneurial Relationships in Africa written by Isaac Oduro Amoako and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the importance of understanding how trust and indigenous African cultural institutions enhance the development of entrepreneurial networks and relationships in Africa. Drawing on institutional theories, the author re-examines the way that entrepreneurial behaviour can be shaped, with a focus on trust, networks and the development of relationships. Analysing a combination of existing literature and empirical data from 50 internationally trading SMEs in Africa, this book reflects the growing interests of entrepreneurs, investors and corporate executives to develop trust and relationships with customers in order to invest and grow. By addressing the need for a greater understanding of how social and cultural institutions in Africa affect the continent’s economy, this book not only offers theoretical frameworks, but also future implications for practice and policy, and will provide essential reading for those studying emerging markets and globalisation, African business, and entrepreneurship more generally.
Download or read book The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on SMEs Performance in Nigeria written by Gbemisola Ogbolu and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Entrepreneurial Orientation as a Growth Strategy in the South African Engineering Sector written by Geoffrey Edward Ruis and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide lines for the Development of Small scale Construction Enterprises written by International Labour Office and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Assessment of Entrepreneurial Orientation in Corporate Training Divisions of Selected South African Banks written by Marié Deseré Botha and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurial orientation -- Corporate training divisions -- Banking industry -- Factor analysis -- Regression analysis.
