About the Book
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 handbook for the latest research on the intentions, performance, and application models of independent firms. Featuring exhaustive coverage on a broad range of topics such as green IT, entrepreneurial ventures, and social capital, this publication is ideally designed for researchers, academicians, and practitioners seeking current research on the different opportunities and challenges in relation to this specific sector of business around the globe.
Topics Covered
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
Agropreneurship
Business Incubation
Capital Financing
Corporate Social Responsibility
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Green IT
Social Capital
Social Media
Table of Contents:
Preface
Section 1 Understanding and Developing SMEs
Chapter 1 Sustainable Approach towards Thai SMEs: The Effects of Country Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy and Government Support - Siriluck Thongpoon, Hatyai University, Thailand - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Imran Mahmud, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Chapter 2 Agropreneurship among Gen Y in Malaysia: The Role of Academic Institutions - Asliza Yusoff, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 3 Understanding Attitude towards Green IT among Professionals in IT Service SMEs in Bangladesh - P. L. Gan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Imran Mahmud, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh - T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Fatema Tuz Zuhora, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Chapter 4 The Impediments to Entrepreneurial Ventures among the Bottom of Pyramid Community in Northern Malaysia - Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Haniruzila Hanifah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 5 The Moderating Effect of Social Capital in Relation to Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance - Alireza Jalali, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Ramayah Thurasamy, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Mastura Jaafar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Section 2 Realising the Strategies and Challenges of SMEs
Chapter 6 On the Road to SME Sector Development in Bangladesh: A Guideline Based on Current Challenges and Opportunities - Syed Abidur Rahman, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Seyedeh Khadijeh Taghizadeh, Universiti Tecknolgi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Chapter 7 Working Capital Financing by Banks in Small Enterprises: Problems and Challenges for Bangladesh - Md. Mosharref Hossain, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM), Bangladesh & Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia - Yusnidah Ibrahim, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 8 Understanding and Adoption of E-Finance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Developing Countries: A Study of Bangladesh and South Africa - Brenda Scholtz, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa - Melisa Koorsse, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa - Siyasanga Loleka, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa
Chapter 9 The Role of Value Co-Creation on Brand Image: A Conceptual Framework for the Market Performance of SMEs in Malaysia - Pravina Jayapal, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Azizah Omar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 10 Deploying ICT to Enhance Small Businesses and Achieving Sustainable Development: A Paradigm to Reducing Poverty and Unemployment and Enhancing a Sustainable National Development in Nigeria - Ojinga Gideon Omiunu, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Chapter 11 Encouraging Internationalization and Entrepreneurial Orientation in Small and Medium Enterprises - Kijpokin Kasemsap, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand
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 - Haniruzila Hanifah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Ali Vafaei-Zadeh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 13 Innovation-Driven Planned Behaviour Towards Achieving the Wellbeing of the Malaysian SMEs - Seyedeh Khadijeh Taghizadeh, Universiti Teknology Petronas, Malaysia - Syed Abidur Rahman, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia - T. Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 14 Non-State SMEs in Vietnam: Understanding Strategic Situation and Implications for Organizational Performance - Nguyen Thi Uyen, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 15 Business Incubation in Malaysia: An Overview of Multimedia Super Corridor, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Incubators in Malaysia - Logaiswari Indiran, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia - Zainab Khalifah, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia - Kamariah Ismail, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia - Santhi Ramanathan, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Chapter 16 Corporate Social Responsibility in SMEs: The Role of Non-Audit Services - Yuvaraj Ganesan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Hasnah Haron, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia - Azlan Amran, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Say Keat Ooi, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter 17 SMEs in Nigeria: Exploring Coopetition - Sola Oni, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria
Chapter 18 Social Media Strategies for Small and Medium Scale Enterprise in the Klang Valley Region of Malaysia - Donovan Chan, University of Malaya, Malaysia - Sameer Kumar, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Compilation of References
About the Contributors
Index
About the Author :
Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the School of Management USM. She joined the university after completing her PhD at the University of Adelaide, Australia. She teaches entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour related subjects. She also supervises PhD and MA students in the field of entrepreneurship and SMEs. Currently, she serves as the President of the Asian Academy of Management and sits on the editorial board of the Asian Academy of Management Journal. She has served as a visiting professor and external assessor at the Management & Science University. She is also actively involved with consultation programs and served as a facilitator for community, entrepreneurship and leadership projects. Her research interests are in the areas of Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Organisational Behaviour.
T. Ramayah has an MBA from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Currently he is a Professor at the School of Management in USM. He teaches mainly courses in Research Methodology and Business Statistics. Apart from teaching, he is an avid researcher, especially in the areas of technology management and adoption in business and education. His publications have appeared in Computers in Human Behavior, Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Direct Marketing: An International Journal, Information Development, Journal of Project Management (JoPM), Management Research News (MRN), International Journal of Information Management, International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (ECAM) and North American Journal of Psychology. He is constantly invited to serve on the editorial boards and program committees of many international journals and conferences of repute. His profile can be accessed from http://www.ramayah.com.
Abdul Halim is currently an Associate Professor at School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She received her PhD from University of Malaya, Malaysia. Her current research interests include HRM, management, strategic management, communication and others.
