Exploring SME Women Entrepreneurs’ Work–Family Conflict in Malaysia

Teoh, Wendy Ming-Yen; Chong, Chin Wei; Yuen, Yee Yen; Chong, Siong Choy

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-77753-1_8

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“…Social networks are established through the participation of various business events such as exhibitions which enables the RIWEs to have a wider choice of supplies of competitive price materials and resources throughout the world as well as to maintain good relationships with their suppliers and customers. This finding corroborates prior research by Ismail (1996), Omar et al (2015) and Teoh and Chong (2007) on the importance of social network to women entrepreneurs.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Determinants of entrepreneurial performance of rural indigenous women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia

Yap

Keling

2022

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Purpose This study aims to explore the influence of internal and external factors on the entrepreneurial performance of rural indigenous women entrepreneurs (RIWEs) in Sarawak. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative approach in data collection and analysis. Data are collected by means of a semistructured interview from 19 RIWEs at rural areas in Sarawak. Data are then analyzed using thematic analysis in NVivo software. Findings The study finds that RIWEs’ decision to start their business is mainly motivated by pull factors such as ego to succeed, ability to be self-employed and financially independent and to contribute to household income. The important personality traits of RIWEs to succeed in the entrepreneurial venture include self-belief, perseverance, commitment and risk-taking. Functional competencies and relationship competencies are cited as the most important core competencies to succeed. In terms of external factors, social networks, financial resources and support, business training and workshops and government’s preferential treatment policies are found to be important to RIWE’s entrepreneurial success. Originality/value This study is one of the few that explores the determinants of successful RIWEs in an emerging economy.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Determinants of entrepreneurial performance of rural indigenous women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia

Yap

Keling

2022

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“…It was observed that personal motives and goals have a connection towards performance in female enterprises, whereas opportunity motivation was connected to survival and independence was associated with no growth (Khan, 2014). According to Teoh and Chong, (2007), goals are the positive results that someone imagines to get from doing coherent behavior, while motivation is the procedure by which goaldirected action is activated and sustained.…”

Section: Motivation and Goalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Individual Factors on Business Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

Darshani,

Perera

2022

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Entrepreneurship is seen as a crucial factor of the development of any economy because it contributes to the generating of revenue both locally and globally, facilitating economic and social progress. It focuses on not just the generation of income, but also the improvement of people's living standards and the acceleration of production, among other things. Scholars have identified women entrepreneurship as one of the most vital variables in a country's economic progress. Sri Lankan women have most newly begun to participate actively in the commercial sector. This study makes an effort to investigate the impact of individual factors on business performance of women entrepreneurs in the construction industry in Sri Lanka and six hypotheses were developed along with six main research objectives. The population includes all the women entrepreneurs in the construction industry who have established their businesses in the Western Province. The sample of 113 women entrepreneurs was selected with random sampling method. Multiple linear regression analysis and Pearson's correlation analysis were used to examine the hypotheses. Based on the tested hypotheses, individual factors which are motivation and goals, social learning, network affiliation, human capital and environmental influences positively impact on the business performance of women entrepreneurs in construction industry in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. The study's findings will be useful in implementing practical ramifications in the construction industry, particularly for women entrepreneurs, by enabling women to participate in more entrepreneurial endeavours while effectively conquering their obstacles. With this understanding, Sri Lanka is forging a novel route to a novel period of growth by promoting women entrepreneurship. Keywords: Business Performance, Construction Industry, Entrepreneurship, Individual Factors

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“…Notably, the findings have been discussed based on individual characteristics to barriers and challenges facing women entrepreneurs. Nonetheless, Teoh and Chong (2007) argued that no in-depth study on women entrepreneurs' characteristics had been undertaken in Malaysia. Hayton et al (2002) stated that it is necessary to provide further attention to characteristics, such as motivational factors, that influence individuals' interest to be involved in entrepreneurship.…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Enterprising tendency and entrepreneurial performance of indigenous Dayak women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia

Keling

Yap

2022

JEC

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Purpose This study aims to examine entrepreneurial performance differences between indigenous Dayak women entrepreneurs of their high versus low enterprising tendency in Sarawak, Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was used for data collection and analysis. The population of this study was the indigenous women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia. Primary data were collected from 129 indigenous women entrepreneurs using convenience sampling. The survey instrument for measuring enterprising tendency and entrepreneurial performance was adopted from the relevant literature. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests in Statistical Packages for Social Science. Findings This study found that indigenous women entrepreneurs with higher enterprising tendencies performed better than those with lower enterprising tendencies. A significant difference was found between entrepreneurs with a higher enterprising tendency and those with a lower enterprising tendency in three of the five entrepreneurial attributes: need for achievement, creative tendency and calculated risk-taking. Nevertheless, no significant difference was observed in need for autonomy and internal locus of control between the two groups of indigenous women entrepreneurs. Originality/value Very few studies are available in the Malaysian context explicitly concerning women entrepreneurs in general and indigenous Dayak women in specific. Therefore, this study provides novel insights into the relationship between enterprising tendency and entrepreneurial performance among indigenous Dayak women entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

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Exploring SME Women Entrepreneurs’ Work–Family Conflict in Malaysia

Cited by 4 publications

References 47 publications

Determinants of entrepreneurial performance of rural indigenous women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia

Determinants of entrepreneurial performance of rural indigenous women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia

Impact of Individual Factors on Business Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

Enterprising tendency and entrepreneurial performance of indigenous Dayak women entrepreneurs in Sarawak, Malaysia

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