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    Cultural determinants of competitiveness within SMEs

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    Authors
    Ritchie, Bob
    Brindley, Clare
    Affiliation
    Nottingham Trent University
    Issue Date
    2005
    
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    Abstract
    Purpose To develop a contingency framework that will assist in overcoming the concerns expressed about the ability to integrate and generalise findings from research studies into entrepreneurship and small? to medium?sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach A preliminary framework is developed as a contribution towards fulfilling the need for a means of connecting often, diverse studies into SMEs and entrepreneurship. The framework is evaluated initially in terms of previous studies in the field and subsequently employing results from the authors' own cross?national empirical studies involving ethnic, gender and cultural barriers to engaging in entrepreneurship. Findings The results from a series of empirical studies of experienced managers and aspiring managers are presented. The nature of the cultural differences and the implications for future research and policy making are evaluated. Issues such as the motivating and de?motivating factors associated with establishing and managing an SME are highlighted. Research limitations/implications The findings are used to initiate the development and formulation of a contingency framework of entrepreneurship, which identifies cultural factors and differences as significant contingency variables. Practical implications The importance of recognising the impact of cultural and gender differences on the development and application of policies and practices designed to stimulate and sustain entrepreneurship and enterprise is highlighted. This theoretical contribution should lead to more robust policy development. Originality/value The development of a contingency framework which addresses differences in the contextual circumstances in differing countries or regions in terms of culture, gender and ethnicity. Providing support for this framework based on the review of relevant literature and empirical evidence.
    Citation
    RITCHIE, R.L. and BRINDLEY, C.S., (2005) Cultural determinants of competitiveness within SMEs., Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 12 (1), pp. 104-119.
    Publisher
    Emerald Group Publishing Limited
    Journal
    Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10545/621313
    DOI
    10.1108/14626000510579671
    Additional Links
    http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/14626000510579671
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    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    14626004
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1108/14626000510579671
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