Export Performance of SMEs:A Review of Firm-Level Controllable Determinants

Faruk, Omar; Subudhi, Rabi N.

doi:10.23862/kiit-parikalpana/2019/v15/i1-2/190177

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“…(2016), Reis and Forte (2016), Coo (2017), Tuhin and Swanepoel (2017), Fernando et al . (2017), Khokhar (2018), Faruk and Subudhi (2019) and Bekteshi (2020).…”

Section: Export Success Factors In Extant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(2017), Uyar and Oralhan (2017), Azar and Ciabuschi (2017), Coo (2017), Khokhar (2018), Krammer et al . (2018), Faruk and Subudhi (2019), Rauf et al. (2019), Radicic and Djalilov (2019) and Alkhateeb (2019).…”

Section: Export Success Factors In Extant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The following empirical results confirm firm age and/or firm experience as one of the success factors in internationalisation. These studies include, but are not limited to Serrano et al (2016), Acar (2015), Reis and Forte (2016), Pickernell et al (2016), Aziz and Samad (2016), Meschi et al (2017), Babatunde (2016) and Faruk and Subudhi (2019).…”

Section: Firm Age/experiencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is explained both in the aggregate skills and knowledge that the workforce brings to bear on the firm's activities. Empirical confirmation of a firm's size as a key success factor in internationalisation also includes, but is not limited to Onkelinx et al (2016), Chen et al (2016), Reis and Forte (2016), Coo (2017), Tuhin and Swanepoel (2017), Fernando et al (2017), Khokhar (2018), Faruk and Subudhi (2019) and Bekteshi (2020).…”

Section: Firm Sizementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The following empirical findings confirm the importance of firm-level technology and export success. Amongst the papers are: Damijan et al (2017), Uyar and Oralhan (2017), Azar and Ciabuschi (2017), Coo (2017), Khokhar (2018), Krammer et al (2018), Faruk and Subudhi (2019), Rauf et al (2019), Radicic and Djalilov (2019) and Alkhateeb (2019).…”

Section: Firm-level Of Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Entrepreneurship and internationalisation: to what extent do the perceptions of male and female entrepreneurs differ on success factors

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PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to explore gender variations in entrepreneurship and internationalisation from the perspective of the resource-based view (RBV) of the firm; in particular, the paper explores how differences in the personal idiosyncrasies of both males and females in part account for the variations in export internationalisation.Design/methodology/approachThe study draws on extant literature on the critical success factors in entrepreneurship and internationalisation research (e.g. foreign market knowledge, firm-level technology and firm age) as the conceptual framework to explore the issue. The study is based on 21 male and 17 female export entrepreneurs from Ghana and uses a descriptive research design (i.e. frequencies and chi-square test) to analyse the results.FindingsThe results show that the perceptions of male and female exporters differ on key internationalisation success factors based on extant literature. Implicitly, whilst both groups shared a similar degree of basic knowledge on a few export success factors, across most of the other key export success factors, the male counterparts demonstrated a more expanded view compared to the females. The results support the assumption of the RBV theory applied in this study to argue that to account properly for the internationalisation outcomes of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the personality characteristics of the owner entrepreneurs are critical resources which cannot be ignored.Research limitations/implicationsIn terms of limitation, the study is exploratory study based on non-probability sampling methods using descriptive frequencies tables and analysis of chi-square test and so readers must bear this limitation in mind in interpreting the results to improve on future studies.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the empirical literature by offering a unique perspective regarding how women and men perceive and interpret export success factors and how that impacts on the internationalisation outcomes of women and men. The paper responds to calls by researchers (e.g. Terjesen et al., 2011; Ratten and Tajeddini, 2018; Kuschel and Labra, 2018; Javadian and Richards, 2020) to populate studies on the topic to deepen the present understanding. By using data from Ghana, West Africa, the study sheds a fresh insight on the topic from an under-studied and under-researched geographical context.

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“…(2016), Reis and Forte (2016), Coo (2017), Tuhin and Swanepoel (2017), Fernando et al . (2017), Khokhar (2018), Faruk and Subudhi (2019) and Bekteshi (2020).…”

Section: Export Success Factors In Extant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Export Success Factors In Extant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Firm Age/experiencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Firm Sizementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Firm-level Of Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessing trade supply chain vulnerability and trade participation of SMEs in India: insights from a comprehensive analysis

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Taggar

2024

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PurposeThis study presents the impact of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU)-induced Trade Supply Chain Vulnerability (TSCV) on the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in India by leveraging the World Bank Enterprise Survey data for 2014 and 2022. Applying econometric techniques, it examines firm size’ influence on productivity and trade participation, providing insights for enhancing SME resilience and trade participation amid uncertainty.Design/methodology/approachThe econometric techniques focus on export participation, along with variables such as total exports, firm size, productivity, and capital intensity. It addresses crucial factors such as the direct import of intermediate goods and foreign ownership. Utilizing the Cobb-Douglas production function, the study estimates Total Factor Productivity, mitigating endogeneity and multicollinearity through a two-stage process. Besides, the study uses a case study of North Indian SMEs engaged in manufacturing activities and their adoption of mitigation strategies to combat unprecedented EPU.FindingsResults reveal that EPU-induced TSCV reduces exports, impacting employment and firm size. Increased productivity, driven by technological adoption, correlates with improved export performance. The study highlights the negative impact of TSCV on trade participation, particularly for smaller Indian firms. Moreover, SMEs implement cost-based, supplier-based, and inventory-based strategies more than technology-based and risk-based strategies.Practical implicationsPolicy recommendations include promoting increased imports and inward foreign direct investment to enhance small firms’ trade integration during economic uncertainty. Tailored support for smaller firms, considering their limited capacity, is crucial. Encouraging small firms to engage in international trade and adopting diverse SC mitigation strategies associated with policy uncertainty are vital considerations.Originality/valueThis study explores the impact of EPU-induced TSCV on Indian SMEs’ trade dynamics, offering nuanced insights for policymakers to enhance SME resilience amid uncertainty. The econometric analysis unveils patterns in export behavior, productivity, and factors influencing trade participation during economic uncertainty.

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The Influence of Factors and Conditions on Export Efficiency of Russian Smes: Strategic and Methodological Aspects

Gileva

2024

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Entering foreign markets is an important area of strategic development for SMEs. It allows you to secure higher growth rates, expand the use of limited but often unique resources, gain access to key strategic partners, extend the life cycle of products, diversify risks, etc. Like any strategic decision, the organisation of export activities requires a thorough analysis of internal and external factors, both favorable and unfavorable, in order to justify the choice of the most promising and appropriate markets, to adapt your products or services to them, to assess their competitiveness, and to develop strategies for entering and promoting the selected markets. Recent years have seen many significant changes in the composition and nature of these influences. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to identify and structure the factors that influence the performance of Russian export-oriented SMEs, as well as to substantiate the methodological tools for assessing such influence in order to make informed strategic decisions. A comparative analysis of the factors influencing the efficiency of Russian SMEs in foreign markets was carried out with a view to assessing their export potential. The analysis is completed by highlighting the risks and opportunities associated with the spread of digital technologies and the introduction of sanctions restrictions. A classifier of factors and conditions affecting the efficiency of export activities is proposed. The structure of the indicator system for assessing the effectiveness of SME export activities has been defined. The SWOT matrix format highlights factors that have a significant impact on the ability and results of Russian SMEs’ export activities. A comparative description of methods for assessing such influence is given. The advantages of the cognitive modelling method for reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of the relationships between factors and the outcomes of export activities are demonstrated. The basic rules for constructing cognitive maps are presented.

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Export Performance of SMEs:A Review of Firm-Level Controllable Determinants

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Entrepreneurship and internationalisation: to what extent do the perceptions of male and female entrepreneurs differ on success factors

Entrepreneurship and internationalisation: to what extent do the perceptions of male and female entrepreneurs differ on success factors

Assessing trade supply chain vulnerability and trade participation of SMEs in India: insights from a comprehensive analysis

The Influence of Factors and Conditions on Export Efficiency of Russian Smes: Strategic and Methodological Aspects

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