Interplay between entrepreneurial characteristics, organisational structure, corporate culture and SME performance: empirical results from Fiji Islands

Singh, Sonal; Pathak, Raghuvar D.; Shee, Himanshu; Kazmi, Azhar; Parker, David

doi:10.1504/ijesb.2013.052076

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“…By comparing the average value of the characteristics of entrepreneurial in four different groups of professional: entrepreneurs, government employees, private employees, and police of icers, the results of this study theoretically strengthen and extend previous studies related to the topic of the characteristics of entrepreneurial and other types of profession. The differences in the average value of entrepreneurial characteristics might be caused by the organizational culture embedded in each of the profession environment (Singh, Pathak, Shee, Kazmi, & Parker, 2013;Alstete 2008, Green ield, 2000.…”

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Entrepreneurial Characteristics Amongst Different Professional Backgrounds: Evidence from Indonesia

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Chairy

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The primary objective of this study is to examine the evidence of entrepreneurial characteristics amongst different professional backgrounds, both entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs, especially private employees, government employees, police officers, and entrepreneurs. We examined entrepreneurial characteristics in terms of innovativeness, need for achievement, the locus of control, risk-taking propensity, tolerance for ambiguity, and self-confidence. The sample in this study is 269 individuals who work as entrepreneurs, police officers, government employees and private employees in major cities in Indonesia areas. Research hypothesis testing was performed using ANOVA statistical tests and was proceeded using IBM SPSS Statistics software version 21. There are six hypotheses proposed in this study and all proposed hypothesis were statistically supported. In other words, there are significant differences in the average value of entrepreneurial characteristics being assessed, among police officers, government employees, private employees, and entrepreneurs. Theoretically, this study will hopefully contribute to invigorating previous studies which provide the evidence of different entrepreneurial characteristics between entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs. Practically, the implications of this study can provide suggestions for the personal development in a variety of jobs, especially in terms of entrepreneurial characteristics development. Entrepreneurial characteristics amongst active employees can generate organizational performance improvement. As for the retired employees, entrepreneurial characteristics will be a valuable source in starting a business activity.

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Entrepreneurial Characteristics Amongst Different Professional Backgrounds: Evidence from Indonesia

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“…Understanding why managers develop the organizations they do is highly relevant for managers of small and medium-size enterprises, especially those operating in resource constrained environments. South Pacific managers lead firms that provide the majority of employment and whose success could enhance economic growth and generate additional capital for largescale operations (Singh, Pathak, Shee, Kazmi, & Parker, 2013). Given these managers operate in relatively isolated economies with cultures that reinforce hierarchy and the status quo, there are few role models for innovation and limited opportunities for entrepreneurial education, which further highlights the importance of interpreting and applying our results.…”

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The influence of managerial optimism and self-regulation on learning and business growth expectations within an emerging economic context

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This paper examines psychological and behavioral mechanisms that underlie business growth expectations by examining how managerial optimism and selfregulatory focus influence learning behaviors. To empirically examine these relationships, the study situates in a resource-constrained business context by studying managers in two Pacific Island economies. Results indicate that a positive view toward gains encourages exploratory learning in unknown situations; whereas, a less optimistic disposition and avoidance are related to exploitative learning. This finding is consequential as managerial learning that leans toward development of new insights and possibilities is associated with greater business growth expectations versus learning that adheres

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“…Kinerja UKM dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor baik secara positif maupun negatif. Keberhasilan atau kegagalan usaha kecil dan menengah sebagian dihasilkan dari bagaimana entrepreneur berpikir merencanakan stategi bisnisnya (Singh & Pathak, 2013). Berbagai aspek perilaku entrepreneur memberikan efek yang berbeda pada kinerja usaha (Davis dkk., 2013).…”

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This study aims to examine empirically the effect of financial literacy on business performance. All variables in this study are latent variables that are measured using several indicators. Primary data is derived from the questionnaires. The sample of this study is the SMEs in Tarakan. This study employs the statistical analysis as an analysis tool. The results of the study show that financial literacy variables determine the performance of SMEs. The theoretical implications of this study support the Resource-Based View theory which explains that the ability to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage is a determining factor for performance. The practical implications of this study suggest that entrepreneurs must be able to understand and improve financial literacy skills to achieve a good business performance.

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Interplay between entrepreneurial characteristics, organisational structure, corporate culture and SME performance: empirical results from Fiji Islands

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Entrepreneurial Characteristics Amongst Different Professional Backgrounds: Evidence from Indonesia

Entrepreneurial Characteristics Amongst Different Professional Backgrounds: Evidence from Indonesia

The influence of managerial optimism and self-regulation on learning and business growth expectations within an emerging economic context

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