Mainland Chinese Immigrant-owned SMEs in Malaysia: Case Studies

Ruan, Mengdie; Baskaran, Angathevar; Zhou, Shanshan

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“…Given this fact, SMEs' GDP contribution is significantly lower when compared to other emerging countries such as Vietnam (45 per cent), Thailand (43 per cent), Singapore (44 per cent), and Indonesia (57.24 per cent) (SMEs Annual Report, 2020a). Furthermore, like newly industrialized economies, Malaysian SMEs confront internationalization concerns in both internal and external issues (Ooi & Richardson, 2019;Ruan et al, 2022). Specifically, a lack of assets, resources, and capabilities to exploit the marketplace, a lack of qualified human capital resources, a lack of technology and information and communications technology usage, a lack of research and development, and inadequate internal financing (Falahat et al, 2020b).…”

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON MARKET ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs: ALLIANCES AS MEDIATING

Maluwis Maratis,

Jaratin Lily,

Tze Cheng Chew

et al. 2023

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Firm capabilities become important to SMEs' performance in expanding to foreign markets. Many countries focus on helping these SMEs because of the rapid internalization of competitors. This paper aims to propose a conceptual framework by identifying the determining factor that affects the international performance of Malaysian SMEs. Two capabilities that have determined the international performance of SMEs are market orientation and alliances. This framework was developed based on an extensive literature review. According to the proposed framework, alliances mediate the relationship between market orientation and international performance. Few studies have attempted to investigate the market orientation on international performance with mediating effect of alliances on international performance, especially in developing countries. This paper suggests that future researchers need to pay extra attention to the international performance of SMEs in emerging markets, including Malaysia.

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON MARKET ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs: ALLIANCES AS MEDIATING

Maluwis Maratis,

Jaratin Lily,

Tze Cheng Chew

et al. 2023

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Unravelling the Dynamics of Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurs (NDEs) and Opportunity-Driven Entrepreneurs (ODEs): A Study of Immigrant Micro Enterprises (IMEs) in the Hospitality Industry

Lantai,

Hauge,

Mei

2024

Tourism and Hospitality

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The purpose of the study is to investigate the notion of Necessity-driven Entrepreneurs (NDEs) and Opportunity-driven Entrepreneurs (ODEs) among IME (Immigrant Micro Enterprise) owners in the hospitality industry and how changes in motivational traits influence business practices, innovation, and growth aspirations. In many geographical contexts, the ever-challenging hospitality industry is dominated by businesses that are immigrant-owned and of micro sizes that experience additional challenges compared to their native and large counterparts. Through qualitative research and interviews with 18 owners of restaurants and eateries in the IME category in eastern Norway, the study found that while NDE traits are dominant during start-ups, ODE traits also exist, revealing a dynamic relationship between the two and thus problematic to classify hospitality IMEs as either NDE or ODE. Experiences and close customer interactions rather than formal R&D activities inspire changes and innovations in business practices, growth aspirations, and perceptions of success. This study offers new insights into hospitality IME owners’ motivations and goals, which may be relevant in other similar industries and geographical contexts. It underscores the importance of understanding the interplay of NDE and ODE traits among IME owners and their impact on business success in the challenging industry in which they operate.

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A Review of Immigrant Micro Enterprises (IMEs) in Labour-Intensive Industries

Lantai,

Hauge,

Mei

2024

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage

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While studies on immigrant enterprises are increasing, the smaller size and scale of such enterprises consisting of Immigrant Micro Enterprises (IMEs) in labour-intensive industries are still under-researched. This review paper provides an overview of scientific research consisting of journal articles on IMEs to understand the characteristics that influence innovation and business growth in the relevant industries. Findings are presented in a conceptual framework to set the precedence for future studies. IMEs experience additional difficulties than their native counterparts and those of larger sizes, including resource scarcity, language issues, lack of network, funding, government support, and local market knowledge. However, innovation in such enterprises is driven by the entrepreneurs' traits and characteristics, motivation, risk perception, non-economic capital, experience, and education level, impacting their business strategies and tool adaption. IMEs significantly contribute to the new home country, particularly rural regions, the local economy, and cultural diversity.

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Mainland Chinese Immigrant-owned SMEs in Malaysia: Case Studies

Cited by 3 publications

References 52 publications

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON MARKET ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs: ALLIANCES AS MEDIATING

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON MARKET ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs: ALLIANCES AS MEDIATING

Unravelling the Dynamics of Necessity-Driven Entrepreneurs (NDEs) and Opportunity-Driven Entrepreneurs (ODEs): A Study of Immigrant Micro Enterprises (IMEs) in the Hospitality Industry

A Review of Immigrant Micro Enterprises (IMEs) in Labour-Intensive Industries

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