Mediating Effect of Competitive Strategy Between Entrepreneur Characteristics and the Performance of Non-timber Forest Product SMEs in Kenya

Wekesa, L.; Maalu, Jackson; Gathungu, James; Wainaina, Gituro

doi:10.1007/s13132-022-01044-4

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“…This study suggests that entrepreneurial competencies mediate the relationship between networking capabilities and SME performance (Man et al, 2002). RBV theory explains how SME owners/managers build their businesses by leveraging existing and attainable resources for sustained competitive advantages (Wekesa, 2015). It identifies six types of resources: financial, physical, human, technological, reputation, and organizational.…”

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Networking capabilities, entrepreneurial competencies, and performance of small and medium enterprises in Kenya

Ali,

Korir,

Bonuke

2023

Int J Eco Bus Man Stu

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The general purpose of the study was to examine effect of networking capabilities (NC), entrepreneurial competencies (EC) on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in selected towns of the North Rift Region -Kenya. The study was anchored by the theoretical approach of Resource Based View. The study employed positivism research philosophy and explanatory research design and using a stratified random sampling technique. Sample size of 323 drawn from a population of 4596 Small and Medium Enterprises registered with the Uasin Gishu, Tranzoia and Nandi Counties was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Hayes Model 4 process Macro was used to analyse data and test the hypothesis. The study found that; networking capabilities significantly affects firm performance. In addition, entrepreneurial competencies mediate the relationship between networking capabilities and firm performance. The study established that firms with effective networking capabilities are more likely to achieve improved performance outcomes. This indirect relationship between networking capabilities and firm performance through entrepreneurial competencies highlights the importance of fostering and enhancing entrepreneurial competencies within the business context. The study contributes to knowledge by revealing a complimentary mediation and that entrepreneurial competencies mediates the relationship between networking capabilities and firm performance.

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Networking capabilities, entrepreneurial competencies, and performance of small and medium enterprises in Kenya

Ali,

Korir,

Bonuke

2023

Int J Eco Bus Man Stu

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“…SMEs dealing with the procurement, processing and selling of NWFPs (NWFPs-based SMEs) appear as "green enterprises" with a double potential in the preservation of natural resources and rural development. Their special importance is that "…increase value of forest resources to local communities" (Wekesa et al, 2016). Also, they are significant in the context of nature conservation, i.e.…”

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“…МСП која се баве набавком, прерадом и пласманом НДШП (МСП за НДШП), појављују се као "зелена предузећа" са двоструким потенцијалом у очувању природних ресурса и руралном развоју. Њихов посебан значај је у томе, што "…повећавају вредност шумских ресурса за локалне заједнице" (Wekesa et al, 2016). Такође, значајни су и у контексту заштите природе, односно са аспекта примене "…стратегије `конзервација путем комерцијализације` у очувању ресурса", јер нуде могућност, са једне стране, за побољшање егзистенције, и са друге, за очување шума (M ati as et al, 2018).…”

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Business processes and activities of small and medium-sized enterprises for procurement, processing and selling of non-wood forest products in the Toplicko and Moravsko forest region

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The entire operation of an enterprise is carried out through business processes. They represent a set of business activities, which transform available resources into results (outputs), such as a product or service. When it comes to non-wood forest products (NWFP), the business of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is based on procurement (col?lection and buying), processing and/or selling of these products. A very important aspect of SME business is cooperation with other enterprises. Cooperation can be achieved in procure?ment, production, placement, research, training, etc. This research aims to study business processes and activities, with a focus on the cooperation of NWFPs-based in the Toplicko and Moravsko forest regions. The methods of analysis and synthesis and the statistical method were used. Data collection was conducted using face to face survey with representatives of 28 NWFPs-based enterprises in March 2022. Research results indicate that the majority of SMEs perform business processes related to the procurement, processing and selling of NWFPs. The most common form of purchase is at own purchase stations (96.4%) and with collectors coming to companies (92.9%). Most enterprises do not perform secondary processing of products, but neither do they export. The most common form of placement is to ?other processors?. All analysed SMEs cooperate with other companies, but their representatives are also interested in improving that cooperation. There is a need for the improvement of business processes and the development of cooperation between NWFPs-based SMEs in selected forest regions, to increase their competitiveness.

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2024

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Mediating Effect of Competitive Strategy Between Entrepreneur Characteristics and the Performance of Non-timber Forest Product SMEs in Kenya

Cited by 3 publications

References 83 publications

Networking capabilities, entrepreneurial competencies, and performance of small and medium enterprises in Kenya

Networking capabilities, entrepreneurial competencies, and performance of small and medium enterprises in Kenya

Business processes and activities of small and medium-sized enterprises for procurement, processing and selling of non-wood forest products in the Toplicko and Moravsko forest region

How Does Femininity Affect Entrepreneurial Success?

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