Managerial competencies and small business growth: empirical evidence from microfinance participants
A large number of studies have been conducted on small business performance. However, potential influence of managerial competencies on small business growth, particularly among microfinance participants is hardly existent.In fulfilling the literature gap, this study provides some insight into the r...
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| description | A large number of studies have been conducted on small business performance. However, potential influence of managerial competencies on small business growth, particularly among microfinance participants is hardly existent.In fulfilling the literature gap, this study provides some insight into the relationship between managerial competencies and small business growth.Using data collected from microfinance participants in Kelantan and Terengganu and applying the Structural Equation Modelling approach, this study found that all the managerial competency dimensions – technical, generic and conceptual skills – had positive and significant impacts on small business growth. While consolidating the theories that managerial competencies explain business growth, this study has several limitations. Future studies should delve into, through qualitative research, why managerial skills are significant for small business growth. Sampling should also include small businesses in other parts of Malaysia, instead of Kelantan and Terengganu. |
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| spelling | uum-158692015-10-18T07:05:13Z https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/15869/ Managerial competencies and small business growth: empirical evidence from microfinance participants Sidek, Syamsuriana Mohamad, Mohd Rosli HD28 Management. Industrial Management A large number of studies have been conducted on small business performance. However, potential influence of managerial competencies on small business growth, particularly among microfinance participants is hardly existent.In fulfilling the literature gap, this study provides some insight into the relationship between managerial competencies and small business growth.Using data collected from microfinance participants in Kelantan and Terengganu and applying the Structural Equation Modelling approach, this study found that all the managerial competency dimensions – technical, generic and conceptual skills – had positive and significant impacts on small business growth. While consolidating the theories that managerial competencies explain business growth, this study has several limitations. Future studies should delve into, through qualitative research, why managerial skills are significant for small business growth. Sampling should also include small businesses in other parts of Malaysia, instead of Kelantan and Terengganu. Universiti Utara Malaysia 2014-06 Article PeerReviewed Sidek, Syamsuriana and Mohamad, Mohd Rosli (2014) Managerial competencies and small business growth: empirical evidence from microfinance participants. International Journal of Management Studies (IJMS), 21 (1). ISSN 0127-8983 http://ijms.uum.edu.my/index.php/component/jdownloads/download/27-ijms-vol-21-no-1-june-2014/146-managerial-competencies-and-small-business-growth-empirical-evidence-from-microfinance-participants |
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