International Journal on Social Science, Economics and Art, Jul 12, 2011
This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-filing... more This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-filing) in Malaysia. E-filing has been implemented in Malaysia since 2006 and has received positive responses from the taxpayers. However, the existing research still focuses on examining the factors affecting the adoption. This study takes a step further by studying users' satisfaction using e-service quality. The valid responses to the questionnaire survey amounted to 102 responses. The mean analysis shows that the respondents are satisfied ...
Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 2010
Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators... more Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators for the long-term success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are entrepreneurship and luck. In SMEs where resources and capabilities are scarce, entrepreneurs need to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the survival and success of their firms. In addition to that, flexibility in operations and adaptability to changes afford SMEs with a greater possibility to gain from unexpected changes and accidental discoveries. To examine the ...
This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personali... more This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personality traits of the owner-managers and firm serendipity-seeking in explaining SMEs performance and the moderating impact of firm size. The results of the study show that firm-level factors are more important in explaining SMEs performance. Firm size is also found to moderate the effect of need for achievement and endogenous serendipity-seeking of the SMEs but the results do not conclude whether individual-or firm-level factors are more ...
Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) has been the main focused of Malaysian g... more Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) has been the main focused of Malaysian government to strengthen the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. However, scholars in resource-based view acknowledge that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through building a co-specialised ICT competence between the human factors and ICT facilities in the firm. In the context of SMEs, the entrepreneur is expected to become the agent for the integration. In order to do so, the ...
International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Mar 20, 2015
This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in... more This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The dominant theories in strategic management views competitive advantage as firm performance but the opposition claims that it is a firms' capability to acquiring superior performance. The latter claims that competitive advantage could lead to firm performance but many other factors might alter the relationship. Previous studies have examined the impact of competitive ...
Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 2010
Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators... more Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators for the long-term success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are entrepreneurship and luck. In SMEs where resources and capabilities are scarce, entrepreneurs need to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the survival and success of their firms. In addition to that, flexibility in operations and adaptability to changes afford SMEs with a greater possibility to gain from unexpected changes and accidental discoveries. To examine the ...
This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personali... more This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personality traits of the owner-managers and firm serendipity-seeking in explaining SMEs performance and the moderating impact of firm size. The results of the study show that firm-level factors are more important in explaining SMEs performance. Firm size is also found to moderate the effect of need for achievement and endogenous serendipity-seeking of the SMEs but the results do not conclude whether individual-or firm-level factors are more ...
International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 2012
This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in... more This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The dominant theories in strategic management views competitive advantage as firm performance but the opposition claims that it is a firms' capability to acquiring superior performance. The latter claims that competitive advantage could lead to firm performance but many other factors might alter the relationship. Previous studies have examined the impact of competitive ...
Abstract This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-fi... more Abstract This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-filing) in Malaysia. E-filing has been implemented in Malaysia since 2006 and has received positive responses from the taxpayers. However, the existing research still focuses on examining the factors affecting the adoption. This study takes a step further by studying users' satisfaction using e-service quality. The valid responses to the questionnaire survey amounted to 102 responses.
Abstract Human capital theory has gained attention in entrepreneurship study. Recently, Westhead,... more Abstract Human capital theory has gained attention in entrepreneurship study. Recently, Westhead, Ucbasaran, and associates' works have enhanced the interest on the effect of human capitals on entrepreneurialism of the entrepreneurs. However, as exploratory efforts, their studies seemed to be covering limited dimensions of human capitals and entrepreneurship.
… Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Jan 1, 2011
This study compares the men and women entrepreneurs in Malaysian SMEs in terms of their entrepren... more This study compares the men and women entrepreneurs in Malaysian SMEs in terms of their entrepreneurial traits and firm performance. The main objective is to assess the quality of women entrepreneurs thus assisting policy makers to formulate policies to improve the participation of women in entrepreneurship career. This study collected primary data through questionnaire survey from 365 entrepreneurs, which consist of 28% women entrepreneurs. The findings concluded no significant difference between men and women entrepreneurs ...
International Journal on Social Science, Economics and Art, Jul 12, 2011
This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-filing... more This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-filing) in Malaysia. E-filing has been implemented in Malaysia since 2006 and has received positive responses from the taxpayers. However, the existing research still focuses on examining the factors affecting the adoption. This study takes a step further by studying users' satisfaction using e-service quality. The valid responses to the questionnaire survey amounted to 102 responses. The mean analysis shows that the respondents are satisfied ...
Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 2010
Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators... more Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators for the long-term success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are entrepreneurship and luck. In SMEs where resources and capabilities are scarce, entrepreneurs need to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the survival and success of their firms. In addition to that, flexibility in operations and adaptability to changes afford SMEs with a greater possibility to gain from unexpected changes and accidental discoveries. To examine the ...
This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personali... more This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personality traits of the owner-managers and firm serendipity-seeking in explaining SMEs performance and the moderating impact of firm size. The results of the study show that firm-level factors are more important in explaining SMEs performance. Firm size is also found to moderate the effect of need for achievement and endogenous serendipity-seeking of the SMEs but the results do not conclude whether individual-or firm-level factors are more ...
Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) has been the main focused of Malaysian g... more Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) has been the main focused of Malaysian government to strengthen the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. However, scholars in resource-based view acknowledge that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through building a co-specialised ICT competence between the human factors and ICT facilities in the firm. In the context of SMEs, the entrepreneur is expected to become the agent for the integration. In order to do so, the ...
International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Mar 20, 2015
This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in... more This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The dominant theories in strategic management views competitive advantage as firm performance but the opposition claims that it is a firms' capability to acquiring superior performance. The latter claims that competitive advantage could lead to firm performance but many other factors might alter the relationship. Previous studies have examined the impact of competitive ...
Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 2010
Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators... more Abstract Jay Barney's article in 1986 has provided two very important indicators for the long-term success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are entrepreneurship and luck. In SMEs where resources and capabilities are scarce, entrepreneurs need to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the survival and success of their firms. In addition to that, flexibility in operations and adaptability to changes afford SMEs with a greater possibility to gain from unexpected changes and accidental discoveries. To examine the ...
This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personali... more This study aims to uncover the impact of individual-and firm-level factors, measured by personality traits of the owner-managers and firm serendipity-seeking in explaining SMEs performance and the moderating impact of firm size. The results of the study show that firm-level factors are more important in explaining SMEs performance. Firm size is also found to moderate the effect of need for achievement and endogenous serendipity-seeking of the SMEs but the results do not conclude whether individual-or firm-level factors are more ...
International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 2012
This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in... more This study aims to examine the relationship between competitive advantage and firm performance in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The dominant theories in strategic management views competitive advantage as firm performance but the opposition claims that it is a firms' capability to acquiring superior performance. The latter claims that competitive advantage could lead to firm performance but many other factors might alter the relationship. Previous studies have examined the impact of competitive ...
Abstract This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-fi... more Abstract This study aims to examine users' satisfaction toward electronic tax return filing (e-filing) in Malaysia. E-filing has been implemented in Malaysia since 2006 and has received positive responses from the taxpayers. However, the existing research still focuses on examining the factors affecting the adoption. This study takes a step further by studying users' satisfaction using e-service quality. The valid responses to the questionnaire survey amounted to 102 responses.
Abstract Human capital theory has gained attention in entrepreneurship study. Recently, Westhead,... more Abstract Human capital theory has gained attention in entrepreneurship study. Recently, Westhead, Ucbasaran, and associates' works have enhanced the interest on the effect of human capitals on entrepreneurialism of the entrepreneurs. However, as exploratory efforts, their studies seemed to be covering limited dimensions of human capitals and entrepreneurship.
… Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Jan 1, 2011
This study compares the men and women entrepreneurs in Malaysian SMEs in terms of their entrepren... more This study compares the men and women entrepreneurs in Malaysian SMEs in terms of their entrepreneurial traits and firm performance. The main objective is to assess the quality of women entrepreneurs thus assisting policy makers to formulate policies to improve the participation of women in entrepreneurship career. This study collected primary data through questionnaire survey from 365 entrepreneurs, which consist of 28% women entrepreneurs. The findings concluded no significant difference between men and women entrepreneurs ...
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