Handbook of Research on Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries

Smaller companies are abundant in the business realm and outnumber large companies by a wide margin. Understanding the inner workings of small businesses offers benefits to the consumers and the economy. The Handbook of Research on Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries is an essential...

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Main Authors Ahmad, Noor Hazlina, Ramayah, T, Halim, Hasliza Abdul, Rahman, Syed Abidur
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Hershey IGI Global 2017
IGI Global, Business Science Reference, an imprint
Business Science Reference
Edition1
SeriesAdvances in business strategy and competitive advantage (ABSCA) book series
Subjects
Developing countries
Information technology
Small business
Sustainable development
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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Book Series -- List of Contributors -- Table of Contents -- Detailed Table of Contents -- Preface -- Section 1: Understanding and Developing SMEs -- Chapter 1: Sustainable Approach towards Thai SMEs -- Chapter 2: Agropreneurship among Gen Y in Malaysia -- Chapter 3: Understanding Attitude towards Green IT among Professionals in IT Service SMEs in Bangladesh -- Chapter 4: The Impediments to Entrepreneurial Ventures among the Bottom of Pyramid Community in Northern Malaysia -- Chapter 5: The Moderating Effect of Social Capital in Relation to Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance -- Section 2: Realising the Strategies and Challenges of SMEs -- Chapter 6: On the Road to SME Sector Development in Bangladesh -- Chapter 7: Working Capital Financing by Banks in Small Enterprises -- Chapter 8: Understanding and Adoption of E-Finance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Developing Countries -- Chapter 9: The Role of Value Co-Creation on Brand Image -- Chapter 10: Deploying ICT to Enhance Small Businesses and Achieving Sustainable Development -- Chapter 11: Encouraging Internationalization and Entrepreneurial Orientation in Small and Medium Enterprises -- Section 3: Recognising and Seizing Opportunities for SMEs -- Chapter 12: Innovation Culture as a Mediator Between Specific Human Capital and Innovation Performance Among Bumiputera SMEs in Malaysia -- Chapter 13: Innovation-Driven Planned Behaviour Towards Achieving the Wellbeing of the Malaysian SMEs -- Chapter 14: Non-State SMEs in Vietnam -- Chapter 15: Business Incubation in Malaysia -- Chapter 16: Corporate Social Responsibility in SMEs -- Chapter 17: SMEs in Nigeria -- Chapter 18: Social Media Strategies for Small and Medium Scale Enterprise in the Klang Valley Region of Malaysia -- Compilation of References -- About the Contributors -- Index