EMERGING ISSUES IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

Author : Mohd Khairuddin Hashim
Publisher : UUM PRESS
Language : English

Emerging Issues in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises represents the seventh volume of articles written based on recent research studies conducted on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The seven articles in this seventh volume were recently presented at various international conferences. These articles not only highlight specific important issues faced by SMEs, but also provide useful insights into the emerging issues that can affect their development, as well as the potential growth of SMEs.

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SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA: PROGRAMS AND EVALUATION

Author : Mohd Khairuddin Hashim

Publisher : UUM PRESS

Language : English

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia face various problems that affect their development and growth. Despite the many development plans and assistance programs provided by the government, very little is known about the development plans and the impact of the assistance programs on the business activities of SMEs. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development in Malaysia: Programs and Evaluation represents the sixth volume of articles written based on recent research studies on SMEs in Malaysia. The seven articles presented in this sixth volume specifically focus on identifying as well as providing useful insights into the development plans and assistance programs tailored to assist the small and medium-sized enterprises in the local context.

STRATEGIC ISSUES IN MALAYSIAN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

Editor : Mohd Khairuddin Hashim

Publisher : UUM PRESS

Language : English

Failure to cope with strategic issues is often linked to severe problems in business organizations, particularly among the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Strategic Issues in Malaysian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) represents an attempt to not only identify, but also provide insights into some of the strategic issues faced by the small and medium-sized enterprises in the local context. The six articles presented in this book are written based on recent research studies. Each of the six articles addresses a specific strategic issue that has a bearing on the strategic direction of SMEs. Together, these articles will help readers, especially the owners and managers of SMEs to gain the information as well as understanding they need to manage their businesses more effectively.

SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN MALAYSIA: PROBLEMS & PROSPECTS

Editor : Mohd Khairuddin Hashim

Publisher : UUM PRESS

Language : English

The initial step toward positive management of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia is the identification and understanding of their problem and prospects. The six articles presented in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Malaysia: Problems and Prospects emphasize on these two important issues. This collection of six articles were written based on information drawn form the small business literature as well as findings of more recent research conducted on SMEs in Malaysia. The six articles compiled in the book were originally presented at a number of international conferences.

BUSINESS PRACTICES IN MALAYSIA SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

Editor: Mohd Khairuddin Hashim

Publisher: UUM PRESS

Business Practices in Malaysia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) offer a fresh insight into the business practices that occurred as well as are lacking in local small and medium-sized enterprises. The seven chapters in this volume, originally presented as papers at national and international conferences focus on various aspects of important business practice in Malaysian small business. More importantly, Business Practices in Malaysia SMEs share its understanding of how small business in Malaysia are being managed. Primarily based on recent empirical studies, this insightful contribution will serve as an invaluable information resource as well as will appeal to those who wish to seek a better understanding of small business management practices in the local context.

SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN MALAYSIA:CHALLENGES IN THE NEW ECONOMY

Editor : Mohd Khairuddin Hashim
Publisher : UUM PRESS
Language : English

Malaysian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in: Challenges in the New Economy is an attempt to create awareness as well as understanding of the challenges that SMEs face in the new economy. The six articles compiled in this book, which were recently presented at various international conferences, highlight various issues confronting SMEs operating in the context of the global business system. These contributions are based on recent research studies and more significantly, they seek to provide readers with some insights of the new realities facing SMEs.

SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISE IN MALAYSIA: ROLE AND ISSUES

Editor : Mohd. Khairuddin Hashim
Publisher : UUM PRESS
Language : English


Collectively, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) formed and important part of most economies. However, in Malaysia, despite their significant role in the development process of the national economy, studies involving SMEs appear to be limited as well as neglected. The 13 articles represented in this book were previously published in journals and presented at various conferences. These articles address various important issues concerning SMEs such as their definitions, development, role, strategic factors, weaknesses, skills and knowledge requirements, assistance programs, firm characteristics, business strategies, export activities, and distinctive capabilities. It is be lived that this book is useful both as the basic introduction to the subject for those studying small business management and entrepreneurship, and as a reference work for owners and managers of SMEs.