2017
DOI: 10.1080/19761597.2017.1385970
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Firm-level human resource management and innovation activities in production networks: a case study of Lao handicraft firms

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“…This is one of a challenging constraint in preserving craft tradition as low level of education makes it difficult for artisan to access various government schemes, obtain market information, bargain with middlemen/traders and manage business properly, thus making them uncompetitive. Moreover, the number of vocational institutes providing training in handicraft skills is very small in various countries such as the case of Laos, there is only one vocational training school [52].…”
Section: Lack Of Education and Training Facilitiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…This is one of a challenging constraint in preserving craft tradition as low level of education makes it difficult for artisan to access various government schemes, obtain market information, bargain with middlemen/traders and manage business properly, thus making them uncompetitive. Moreover, the number of vocational institutes providing training in handicraft skills is very small in various countries such as the case of Laos, there is only one vocational training school [52].…”
Section: Lack Of Education and Training Facilitiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, as suggested by Norasingh and Southammavong [52], the establishment of vocational training schools to train young generation is very necessary, especially those that offer middle to high level skills training. The training will also help artisans to improve their skills and produce good quality products [40,54].…”
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“…Additionally, due to distrust, corrupt practices, lack of understanding guidelines and anticipated issues with accessing the loans, many artisans do not intend to approach local banks for loans (Kanungo et al, 2020;Senz, 2020). Besides financial constraints, handicraft producers often possess low managerial and marketing skills that prevent them from selling their products more efficiently (Asngadi et al, 2020;Norasingh and Southammavong, 2017;Yang and Shafi, 2019). JEC 15,4 3.8 Lack of marketing and promotion Lack of marketing skills is regarded as one of the main challenges for SMEs development (Simpson and Taylor, 2002).…”
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“…Human resources are also relevant to apply strategies of innovation management through the hiring of high skilled workers and experienced managers [21]. There is a positive relationship between human resources, technological innovation, and change management also in the handicraft sector [22]. The improvement of human resources in universities can increase the level of organizational commitment of staff [23].…”
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