Handbook of Research on Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries

ISBN-13: 9781522521655 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 508 str.

Noor Hazlina Ahmad; T. Ramayah; Hasliza Abdul Halim

Opis

"This book provides broad research and applied coverage of subjects on all areas of small medium entrepreneurship and its implications in developing countries. This book aims to explore the opportunities and challenges confronting small medium enterprises in the developing countries and outline possible avenues for the growth of this sector"--

Spis treści

• Preface
• Section 1 Understanding and Developing SMEs
• Chapter 1 Sustainable Approach towards Thai SMEs: The Effects of Country Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy and Government Support - Siriluck Thongpoon, Hatyai University, Thailand - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Imran Mahmud, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
• Chapter 2 Agropreneurship among Gen Y in Malaysia: The Role of Academic Institutions - Asliza Yusoff, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 3 Understanding Attitude towards Green IT among Professionals in IT Service SMEs in Bangladesh - P. L. Gan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Imran Mahmud, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh - T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Fatema Tuz Zuhora, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
• Chapter 4 The Impediments to Entrepreneurial Ventures among the Bottom of Pyramid Community in Northern Malaysia - Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Haniruzila Hanifah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 5 The Moderating Effect of Social Capital in Relation to Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance - Alireza Jalali, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Ramayah Thurasamy, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Mastura Jaafar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Section 2 Realising the Strategies and Challenges of SMEs
• Chapter 6 On the Road to SME Sector Development in Bangladesh: A Guideline Based on Current Challenges and Opportunities - Syed Abidur Rahman, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Seyedeh Khadijeh Taghizadeh, Universiti Tecknolgi PETRONAS, Malaysia
• Chapter 7 Working Capital Financing by Banks in Small Enterprises: Problems and Challenges for Bangladesh - Md. Mosharref Hossain, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM), Bangladesh & Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia - Yusnidah Ibrahim, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 8 Understanding and Adoption of E-Finance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Developing Countries: A Study of Bangladesh and South Africa - Brenda Scholtz, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa - Melisa Koorsse, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa - Siyasanga Loleka, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa
• Chapter 9 The Role of Value Co-Creation on Brand Image: A Conceptual Framework for the Market Performance of SMEs in Malaysia - Pravina Jayapal, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Azizah Omar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 10 Deploying ICT to Enhance Small Businesses and Achieving Sustainable Development: A Paradigm to Reducing Poverty and Unemployment and Enhancing a Sustainable National Development in Nigeria - Ojinga Gideon Omiunu, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Chapter 11 Encouraging Internationalization and Entrepreneurial Orientation in Small and Medium Enterprises - Kijpokin Kasemsap, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
• Section 3 Recognising and Seizing Opportunities for SMEs
• Chapter 12 Innovation Culture as a Mediator Between Specific Human Capital and Innovation Performance Among Bumiputera SMEs in Malaysia - Haniruzila Hanifah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Ali Vafaei-Zadeh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 13 Innovation-Driven Planned Behaviour Towards Achieving the Wellbeing of the Malaysian SMEs - Seyedeh Khadijeh Taghizadeh, Universiti Teknology Petronas, Malaysia - Syed Abidur Rahman, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia - T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 14 Non-State SMEs in Vietnam: Understanding Strategic Situation and Implications for Organizational Performance - Nguyen Thi Uyen, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 15 Business Incubation in Malaysia: An Overview of Multimedia Super Corridor, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Incubators in Malaysia - Logaiswari Indiran, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia - Zainab Khalifah, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia - Kamariah Ismail, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia - Santhi Ramanathan, Multimedia University, Malaysia
• Chapter 16 Corporate Social Responsibility in SMEs: The Role of Non-Audit Services - Yuvaraj Ganesan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Hasnah Haron, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia - Azlan Amran, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Say Keat Ooi, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
• Chapter 17 SMEs in Nigeria: Exploring Coopetition - Sola Oni, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria
• Chapter 18 Social Media Strategies for Small and Medium Scale Enterprise in the Klang Valley Region of Malaysia - Donovan Chan, University of Malaya, Malaysia - Sameer Kumar, University of Malaya, Malaysia
• Compilation of References
• About the Contributors
• Index