Yusof, Mohd Sufli and Mohd Shariff, Mohd Noor (2017) The relationship between entrepreneurial competencies, innovation and SMEs performance in northern Malaysia. In: 4th Conference on Business Management, 29 - 30 Oktober 2017, The Gurney Resprt Hotel & Recidences Penang, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) received great attention on its contributions in the policies of economic and social development either in the countries that have developed or in developing countries.The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial competency, innovation and SMEs performance in Northern Malaysia.A random sampling technique was used on 97 usable questionnaires and data was analyzed by SPSS 19.Statistically, the results confirmed that entrepreneurial competency has significant positive relationship with firm performance; whereas, innovation does not have any significant relationship with firm performance. However, there is a significant combined effect of entrepreneurial competency and innovation on firm performance.Finally, this study will provide important information on the management and innovation practices of entrepreneurship among SMEs in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	eISBN 978-967-0910-76-5 Organized by: School of Business Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurial competency, innovation, performance.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	School of Business Management
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	02 Apr 2018 00:23
Last Modified:	02 Apr 2018 00:23
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/23730

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