Influence of Entrepreneurial Competencies on the Performance of SMEs in Northwest Nigeria

Danibrahim, Nuhu Tanko; Kohar, Umar Haiyat Abdul; Indiran, Logaiswari

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v12-i5/13074

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“…Entrepreneurship and a sense of ownership have been found to have a significant impact on the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (Sianipar, 2022). Entrepreneurial competencies, especially attitudes, skills and knowledge, have an influence on SME performance (Danibrahim et al, 2022). SMEs can improve their performance by adopting entrepreneurial innovation strategies such as process, organizational, and market innovation (Dushime et al, 2022).…”

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Human Capital and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Literature Review

Musthafa,

Elfindri,

Anas

et al. 2024

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This research aims to examine aspects of human capital that influence the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Drawing on an extensive review of literature from indexed journal databases, the study focused on identifying key factors related to "human capital" and "MSME performance." The comprehensive exploration revealed a multifaceted relationship between human capital aspects and MSME performance, unveiling pivotal influencers. The identified aspects of human capital found to exert a substantial influence on MSME performance encompass a wide spectrum. These include skills and competencies, education and training, employee motivation and engagement, employee health and welfare, innovation and creativity, communication and collaboration, digital skills, work ethics and organizational values, entrepreneurship and sense of ownership, as well as organizational diversity. This research contributes valuable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance the human capital capabilities of MSME entrepreneurs. By addressing these specific dimensions, policymakers can formulate targeted strategies to uplift the human capital landscape within MSMEs. Consequently, this targeted approach is anticipated to render MSMEs more productive, sustainable, and equipped to venture into international markets.

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Section: ) Entrepreneurship and Sense Of Ownershipmentioning

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Human Capital and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Literature Review

Musthafa,

Elfindri,

Anas

et al. 2024

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The impact of strategic entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurship values on small and medium enterprises’ performance: evidence from Saudi Arabia

Alshagawi,

Mabkhot

2024

Cogent Business & Management

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Impacts of credit constraints on adoption of risk management strategies and income of maize farmers in Northern Nigeria

Ogunleye,

Akinloye,

Kehinde

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PurposeA correlation has been shown in the literature between credit constraints and the adoption of agricultural technologies, technical efficiencies and measures for adapting to climate change. The relationship between credit constraints, risk management strategy adoption and income, however, is not well understood. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to investigate how credit constraints affect the income and risk management practices adopted by Northern Nigerian maize farmers.Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional data were collected from 300 maize farmers in Northern Nigeria using a multi-stage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, seemingly unrelated regression and double hurdle regression models were the analysis methods.FindingsThe results showed that friends and relatives, banks, “Adashe”, cooperatives and farmer groups were the main sources of credit in the study area. The findings also revealed that the sources of risk in the study area included production risk, economic risk, financial risk, institutional risk, technological risk and human risk. In addition, the risk management strategies used to mitigate observed risks were fertilizer application, insecticides, planting of disease-resistant varieties, use of herbicides, practising mixed cropping, modern planning, use of management tools as well as making bunds and channels. Furthermore, we found that interest rate, farm size, level of education, gender and marital status were significant determinants of statuses of credit constraints while the age of the farmer, gender, household size, primary occupation, access to extension services and income from maize production affected the choice and intensity of adoption of risk management strategies among the farmers.Research limitations/implicationsThe study concluded that credit constrained status condition of farmers negatively affected the adoption of some risk management strategies and maize farmers’ income.Practical implicationsThe study concluded that credit constrained status condition of farmers negatively affected the adoption of some risk management strategies and maize farmers’ income. It therefore recommends that financial service providers should be engaged to design financial products that are tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers in the study area.Originality/valueThis paper incorporates the role of constraints in influencing farmers’ decisions to uptake credits and subsequently their adoption behaviours on risk management strategies. The researcher approached the topic with a state-of-the-art method which allows for obtaining more reliable results and hence more specific contributions to research and practice.

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Influence of Entrepreneurial Competencies on the Performance of SMEs in Northwest Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

Human Capital and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Literature Review

Human Capital and Performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Literature Review

The impact of strategic entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurship values on small and medium enterprises’ performance: evidence from Saudi Arabia

Impacts of credit constraints on adoption of risk management strategies and income of maize farmers in Northern Nigeria

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