Authors:
Muhammad Asif Khan
Abstract: Pakistan has marvellous growth and development capacity, and entrepreneurial small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in its development. As it is believed that entrepreneurial SMEs make an important contribution to the economy by providing employment and soaring production capacity, the purpose of this study is to investigate the hurdles that affect their performance. A questionnaire-based survey was used to collect data from 225 entrepreneurial SMEs owners and managers in the southern region of Pakistan. Statistical analysis in SPSS was conducted to determine the barriers that limit the growth and development of SMEs. The findings show that factors affecting entrepreneurial SMEs’ performance in Pakistan are lack of finance and infrastructure as well as economic barriers, corruption and management issues. These obstacles are positively and significantly associated with entrepreneurial SMEs’ failure. This study’s significance lies in its identification of the barriers that affect the performance of entrepreneurial SMEs in Pakistan. The author also suggests how policymakers can devise better policies for SME growth. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2022-05-05
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-01-2022-0002 Issue No:Vol.
ahead-of-print
, No.
ahead-of-print
(2022)
Authors:
Saeed Mohammadi
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between individual entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) and bricolage behavior, considering the two emerging dimensions of IEO measurement: passion and perseverance. A total of 187 postgraduate students who have recently started a new business were selected as the research sample. This study aimed to explore the multidimensional perspective of the new IEO construct. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was applied to examine the hypotheses. The results show that along with the enactment of traditional dimensions of IEO, examining the newly introduced dimensions illustrates a distinguished explanation of IEO in resource-scarce environments and leads to a development in entrepreneurial bricolage. This study examined the IEO construct with two emerging dimensions of IEO measurement: passion and perseverance. This IEO construct is primarily associated with individual behavior and declares bricolage behavior more effectively. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-06-10
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-01-2021-0002 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Kasimu Sendawula
,
Peter Turyakira
,
Cathy Mbidde Ikiror
,
Vincent Bagire
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to establish whether all the dimensions of regulatory compliance matter for environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium entrepreneurial ventures (SMEVs) using evidence from Uganda. This study is cross-sectional and correlational. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey of 106 manufacturing SMEVs. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. The results indicate that controls, legitimacy and deterrence do matter for environmental sustainability practices of the manufacturing SMEVs in Uganda, unlike social norms and values. This study fosters the understanding of environmental sustainability practices, as it provides insights on whether all the dimensions of regulatory compliance do matter for environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing SMEVs in Uganda. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-06-02
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-08-2020-0122 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Vedapradha R.
,
Hariharan Ravi
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the importance of disruptive technological innovations on qualitative service delivery and their impact on the investment banks’ employee performance. The cluster sampling method has been used to collect the primary data from the 250 respondents from foreign investment banks. Variables used are employee performance, service delivery, technology, security, operations, strategy and quality through chi-square, linear stepwise multiple regression analysis and correlation. Storage network, operating cost, client reporting, cloud system and money laundering are the highest and most significant predictors of employee performance. Employee performance multiplies every unit with a strategic solution owing to positive and robust correlation (0.944). Fusion technology-based banks offer quality service to their clients. A combination of artificial intelligence and blockchain ensures increasing automation to improve efficiency and reduce the operating cost creating a seamless integration in fraud detection, customer support, risk management, security, digitization and automation process, algorithmic trading, wealth management, etc. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-05-31
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-09-2020-0142 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Alberto Magtoto Otchengco Jr.
,
Yuri Walter Dulay Akiate
Abstract: This study aims to explore the association between the tricycle drivers’ personal attitude and perceived behavioral control and their entrepreneurial intention. Moreover, the study was conducted to determine whether such a relationship is moderated by structural support. A total of 349 tricycle drivers in the Philippines were randomly selected and served as the respondents of this study. To determine if there is a significant relationship between the variables, structural equation modeling was used. Tricycle drivers denoted that the more positive their perceived behavior control and personal attitude is, the greater their entrepreneurial intention is likely to be. Hence, the relationship of perceived behavioral control and personal attitude on entrepreneurial intention is moderated by perceived structural support. By learning individuals’ perceived behavioral control, personal attitude and their entrepreneurial intention of specific classes of people, specifically tricycle drivers, it is possible to assess the feasibility of entrepreneurial efforts initiated by the government even before it is implemented, avoiding wastage of both times, resources and effort. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-05-17
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-08-2020-0124 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Thuy Minh Thu Phung
,
Dat Tho Tran
,
Patrick Alexander Maria Vermeulen
,
Joris Knoben
Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the antecedents of process innovation to provide more alternates for Vietnamese firms as they are still struggling to find an appropriate innovation strategy. The research analyzes the separate impacts of each innovation strategy on process innovation using logistic regression models. Data were collected using a stratified random sampling method. The results show that having an innovation strategy is good for innovation, regardless of whether the strategy is internal or external. Internal and external strategies are proved not complements but substitutes. However, the internal strategy seems to be most beneficial. Weak institutional settings further strengthen the importance of internal strategies, whereas strong institutional settings favor external strategies. This paper analyzes the impact of different innovation strategies on process innovation in Vietnamese firms using firm-level data. The findings strongly recommend that in weak institutional settings such as Vietnam, firms should focus on an internal strategy because the emphasis on external innovation strategies might be a western bias stemming from research in mostly strong institutional contexts. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-05-17
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-08-2020-0134 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Muhammad Naveed
,
Muhammad Qamar Zia
,
Sobia Younis
,
Zubair A. Shah
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to probe the influence of individual social entrepreneurship orientations (ISEO) and SE education (SEE) which could affect social entrepreneurial intentions (SEI) among students. The data were gathered from 241 entrepreneurship discipline university students. The data were analyzed with structural equation modeling. Findings suggest that ISEO plays a vital role in stimulating SEI; moreover, SEE further moderates ISEO and SEI's relationship among students. Based on the results, academia should focus on SEE and the government should devise policies to encourage social entrepreneurial ventures to aid in social problems solution. This study validates the relationship of different factors (orientations and intentions) of the theory of planned behavior in the SE domain and confirms the significance of SEE. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-05-17
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-07-2020-0118 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Mohammad Suleiman Awwad
,
Rana Mohammad Najati Al-Aseer
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the Big Five personality traits on the entrepreneurial intentions of undergrad university students in Jordan. It further investigates the mediating role of entrepreneurial alertness. A quantitative survey method was conducted with a convenience sample of Jordanian university students. A total of 323 valid questionnaires were received and analyzed. A structural equation modeling with partial least square (PLS) is used to analyze data. Results revealed that conscientiousness, openness and alertness were associated with entrepreneurial intention. Extraversion and openness were associated with alertness, while agreeableness and neuroticism were unrelated to either outcome. Finally, alertness mediates the relationship between extraversion and openness with entrepreneurial intention. There is a lack of previous studies investigating the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and students’ entrepreneurial intentions in Jordan, particularly the role of mediating variables in this relationship. This study is considered the first one that examined the mediating role of entrepreneurial alertness in the relationship between personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-05-17
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-09-2020-0136 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
Authors:
Mahnoor Zahid
,
Hina Naeem
,
Iqra Aftab
,
Sajawal Ali Mughal
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to scrutinize the effect of corporate social responsibility activities (CSRA) of the firm on its financial performance (FP) and analyze the mediating role of innovation and competitive advantage (CA) in the relationship between CSRA and FP in the manufacturing sector of an emerging country, i.e. Pakistan. Data has been collected through an electronic structured questionnaire from 300 middle-level and top-level managers by surveying different manufacturing firms of Gujranwala, Pakistan. The study’s hypotheses have been checked by analyzing the reliability and validity of data and applying confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling through statistical package for the social sciences and analysis of moment structures. Outcomes of this study supported the hypothesized model. It has been found that the CSRA plays a significant positive role in determining the FP of the firm. Furthermore, the CA and innovation have been proved as significant mediators between CSRA and FP. The first time examining the intermediation of innovation and CA in the relationship between CSRA and FP is the primary input of this study to the literature. Practically, this study’s findings will help strategy makers of manufacturing firms in emerging countries develop better strategies for implementing CSRA, enhancing innovation, seeking CA and improving FP. Citation:
Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PubDate:
2021-05-06
DOI: 10.1108/APJIE-04-2020-0046 Issue No:Vol.
15
, No.
1
(2021)
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