SME contributions for diversification and stability in emerging economies – An empirical study of the SME segment in the Qatar economy

Fernandez, Raj; Ali, Shaukat

doi:10.7790/cibg.v21i1.14

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“…Qatari firms also need to align their targets and outcomes with the country's 2030 vision, which emphasises economic diversification, partnerships with the international business community and improving the national economy. Hence, Qatari firms face intensive competition from regional and international firms because of their market vulnerability and the imperfections inherent to most emerging markets (Fernandez and Ali, 2015). Unless they are outcome-oriented towards realising the country's 2030 vision and set out to build a solid RG framework, they will not comply with their mandate.…”

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Risk governance: exploring the role of organisational culture

Hassan

Abdulkarim

Ismael

2021

JAOC

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the association between organisational culture (OC) and the extent to which risk governance (RG) practices are implemented in Qatar. Design/methodology/approach It relies on the institutional theory and OC perspectives to generate testable hypotheses and explain the empirical findings, using data from 85 Qatari firms collected based on questionnaires. It also applies ordinary least squares regression to examine the associations between five OCs (innovation, outcome orientation, attention to detail, team orientation and tight versus loose control) and the level of implementing RG practices, whilst controlling for the presence of internal audit (IA), firm size, listing status, type (private/government) and sector (financial/non-financial). Findings An OC of “tight control”, the presence of an IA and being a private firm are significantly associated with implementing RG practices. An OC of teamwork is negatively associated with RG practices. Practical implications Policymakers and corporate managers are encouraged to set guidelines governing the formation of cohesive cooperative teams within organisations. They must develop strategies that promote the “risk culture” as a major component of OC. Policymakers should also monitor the culture and institutional forces behind the successful implementation of RG that involves the collaboration of employees at different organisational levels. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is novel because it empirically examines the OC–RG relationship in an emerging market economy (Qatar).

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Risk governance: exploring the role of organisational culture

Hassan

Abdulkarim

Ismael

2021

JAOC

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“…With competition on the rise, entrepreneurs must continuously adapt to both expected and unexpected changes (Bachtiar, 2020). Aspects such as new technology, product and service development, and employee training have brought a whole new dimension to entrepreneurs' approach in general (Fernandez & Ali, 2015). In South Africa, however, most upcoming entrepreneurs still have limited access to professional support systems, thus, making it difficult to diversify their businesses effectively (Robinson, 2020).…”

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Egotism and female managerial performance in South Africa: Evidence from SMEs in the agricultural sector

Rensburg

Ogujiuba

2021

Cogent Business & Management

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This study sets out to address the perceived pitfalls of egotism among female entrepreneurs in South Africa. This study further ascertains a unique strategy and group of accustomed performance factors that are believed to serve as a cognitive antidote for female entrepreneurs to consistently out-manoeuvre the dangers of egotism. This study adopted a qualitative approach in which 16 achieving female entrepreneurs were purposively selected. The primary data was collected through the application of professionally conducted semi-structured one-on-one interviews and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) served as the primary method of data analysis. Findings from this study prove the significant impact the effects of egotism are believed to have on entrepreneurship and managerial performance as a whole. Aspects such as continuous self-study and the establishment of a disciplined mind both surfaced as invaluable assets. Finally, results also Nico van Rensburg Ogujiuba Kanayo ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. van Rensburg is an experienced business professional and avid academic researcher focused on finance, performance, management, and entrepreneurship study. Dr. van Rensburg completed his Ph.D. degree in management at the University of the Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. van Rensburg currently serves in several senior directory and mentorship positions for internationally recognised agricultural companies. Dr. Kanayo is an experienced lecturer and a senior academic researcher at the University of Mpumalanga, in Mbombela, South Africa. Dr. Kanayo holds two Ph.D. degrees, one in economics from the University of Nigeria, and the other in statistics from the University of the Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa. Up to date, Dr. Kanayo published over 40 scientific articles and his research continues to find its way into high impact-journals. Dr. Kanayo's long tenure with academia and the general business sector leads him to economics, statistics, management, and entrepreneurship study.

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“…A more specific paper about the case of Qatar was developed by Fernandez and Ali (2015) with an aim to establish the promoters as well as challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprise in Qatar. In this paper, Fernandez and Ali (2015) found the major challenges facing SMEs to include lack of government incentives, socio-cultural barriers, logistical barriers, competition from large companies and lack of access to capital/finances. However, although this study was highly focused on Qatar's case with regard to challenges facing SMEs, it did not have a special interest in their involvement in the export trade.…”

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Enhancing export performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets

Safari¹,

Saleh²

2019

Pressacademia

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Purpose-Although there are various benefits for SMEs to expand their businesses to international markets, there are many obstacles that discourage them to move internationally, especially in emerging markets. This study focuses on the capacity building to enhance SME export activities in an emerging market. Methodology-Eventhough the latest literature in the area of export performance have focused on firms from the emerging countries, studies in this area are still limited. Earlier research in this area has mostly focused solely on the determinants of exports performance from either internal factors, external factors or both without using adequately potential mediating factors which could affect export performance. This paper develops and tests a holistic framework for SME export considering all aspects of export drivers, and inhibitors. This theoretical framework incorporates and tests three potential mediators (i.e., business strategy, export marketing strategy and innovation strategy) as well. Findings-The initial data analysis confirms and shows the significant effects of various internal and external firms' determinants on their export performance. The final research finding have significant implications for understanding all key drivers of SME export in Qatar, and it helps policymakers and regulators to improve the current SME ecosystem in Qatar. Conclusion-The final results of this study can be extended to other emerging markets with similar economic and legal structure.

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SME contributions for diversification and stability in emerging economies – An empirical study of the SME segment in the Qatar economy

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Risk governance: exploring the role of organisational culture

Risk governance: exploring the role of organisational culture

Egotism and female managerial performance in South Africa: Evidence from SMEs in the agricultural sector

Enhancing export performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets

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