2022
DOI: 10.22452/ajba.vol15no1.10
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The Challenges of Small and Medium Businesses in Managing Human Capital towards SMEs Performance – A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: Currently, machinery is replacing most human capital to save cost, but the value of human capital that contributes to the performance of SMEs is invaluable. SMEs were used to explain the connection between human capital and SMEs performance in South Australia. Design/Methodology/Approach: Five case studies on SMEs in South Australia were used in this study. The analysis of qualitative data entailed data coding, within-case analysis, and cross-case analysis. Resear… Show more

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“…Human capital represents a competitive advantage for SMEs (Al Qershi et al, 2020) as quality employees significantly increase sales (Santhosh, 2021). SMEs operate solely through their employees' skills, experience, and knowledge as they enhance their performance and support long-term business growth (Khan et al, 2022). The sustained use of appropriate HRM tools will lead to a nuanced approach to addressing employees' needs and concerns over the long term.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Human capital represents a competitive advantage for SMEs (Al Qershi et al, 2020) as quality employees significantly increase sales (Santhosh, 2021). SMEs operate solely through their employees' skills, experience, and knowledge as they enhance their performance and support long-term business growth (Khan et al, 2022). The sustained use of appropriate HRM tools will lead to a nuanced approach to addressing employees' needs and concerns over the long term.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%