Employee Benefits in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Practice and

Challenges
Authors
Tan Sek-Choo, H Tolos, NA Manab
Publication date
2016
Journal
SSRN Electronic Journal,(August)
Pages
56-65
Description
This paper examines the emerging issues in the practice of Employee Benefits (EB) in SMEs. An insight
of the types of employee benefits (EB) rationally offered in business is brought forward with its
importance. Costs, minimum wage policy, non-monetary benefits, tax implications and cafeteria plan
flexibility have been identified as issues and challenges for EB practices in SMEs. This paper contributes
knowledge on the contemporary state of EB to the SMEs.
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Employee Benefits in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Practice and Challenges
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A moderating effect of leadership on a success of enterprise–wide risk

management practices
Authors
Norlida Abdul Manab, Isahak Kassim
Publication date
2012
Journal
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Business and Economic Research (3rd
ICBER 2012) Conference, Bandung, Indonesia
Description
This paper addresses the vital role of leadership for a success of Enterprise-Wide Risk
Management (EWRM) practices among financial and non-financial companies of Public Listed
Companies (PLCs) of service sector in Malaysia. A triangulation approach was adopted to get an
enriched data collection and analysis for the study. From a survey on 14 financial companies, 41
non-financial companies and 4 companies in a case study, it is found that support and
commitment from leaders are required for an effective implementation of EWRM. This is
supported by the result from Hierarchical Multiple Regression analysis which reveals that the
leadership support moderates the relationship between EWRM framework and organisational
culture on shareholder value. Indeed, the findings from four case study analysis confirmed the
crucial role of leadership factors in creating a risk management culture and for a successful
EWRM practices.
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Knowledge leakages and ways to reduce them in small and medium-

sized enterprises (SMEs)
Authors
Susanne Durst, Helio Ferenhof
Publication date
2014/9
Journal
Information
Volume
5
Issue
3
Pages
440-450
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Description
In this paper, we look into knowledge leakages and ways to address them. It is conducted from the point
of view of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as their specific attributes create unique
challenges. Based on a discussion of the relevant fields, ways are presented in order to reduce the
danger of knowledge leakages. In view of practitioners, the paper’s findings may enable an increased
awareness towards the areas where existing knowledge is at the mercy of “leakage”. This can assist
managers of SMEs to better cope with risks related to knowledge leakage and, therefore, better exploit
the (limited) knowledge base available. View Full-Text
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Knowledge leakages and ways to reduce them in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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Impact of technological advancement on employee performance in

banking sector
Authors
Muhammad Imran, Nadeem Maqbool, Huzaifah Shafique
Publication date
2014/1/1
 Journal
International Journal of Human Resource Studies
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
57
Publisher
Macrothink Institute Inc.
Description
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to check the impact of technological advancement on employee
performance in banking sector.
Methodology: This paper was completed with the help of extensive literature on technological
advancement and employee performance available on the databases and websites. Primary data has
been used in this paper to check the impact of technological advancement on employee performance.
SPSS 16 software package is used to analyze the employee responses and statistical technique
Regression analysis is used to check the impact of technological advancement on employee
performance.
Findings: Total of 140 questionnaires has been distributed among different banks and out of which 100
were get completed and returned. After analyzing the data very efficiently, we find that technological
advancement has significant impact on motivation and training of employees. Motivation has significant
impact on employee performance but training has no significant impact on employee performance.
Moreover as the concerned for technological advancement and employee performance, there is
significant relationship among them.
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Impact of technological advancement on employee performance in banking sector
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The Performance Appraisal System: An Examination in The City

School of Bahawalpur in Terms of Employee Perceptions
Authors
Muhammad Imran, Huzaifah Shafique, Nadeem Maqbool
Publication date
2014/1/1
Journal
International Journal of Human Resource Studies
Volume
4
Issue
1
 Pages
71
Publisher
Macrothink Institute Inc.
Description
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to check the effectiveness of the performance appraisal system in
private school.
Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected by survey questionnaire from a random sample of
44teaching staff in City school Bahawalpur branch.
Finding: The results are in first section, checking the status of performance appraisal system, overall 44
respondent which are employees all of them agreed with performance appraisal system status, in other
words they perceived that performance system works effectively. In second section checking the impact
of performance appraisal system on employees, I conclude that 28 employees affected by performance
appraisal system.
Practical implications: The finding useful for management who are reviewing the operational effectiveness
of performance management within own schools, as well as for organizations that are considering the
introduction of performance management into their school system.
Originality/Value: This paper might be of particular value to national or private school management that
wish to consider how to evaluate the effectiveness of various options before introducing a system of
performance appraisal system.
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The Performance Appraisal System: An Examination in The City School of Bahawalpur in Terms of
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Quality management practices of SME in developing countries: a

survey of manufacturing SME in Pakistan
Authors
NI Kureshi, R Mann, MR Khan, MF Qureshi
Publication date
2009/12
Journal
Journal of Quality and Technology Management
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
63-89
Description
SME present unique challenges to canonical Quality Management practices since they have distinct
characteristics which distinguish them from large businesses. Being resource constrained by nature, they
usually can not invest in formal certifications and establishment of Quality Management systems.
Particularly, the performance and business practices of SME in developing economies remain much lower
than those of SME from developed economies.
This paper presents a survey of 107 SME businesses in northern Pakistan, aimed at developing an
understanding of the quality management related awareness among SME managers. The knowledge of
Quality Management techniques that SME entrepreneurs possess is empirically reported besides
presenting the extent to which these techniques are used in SME businesses in Pakistan. The
effectiveness of using these techniques is also presented along with the current and intended future
usage of these techniques. The paper also discusses why certain techniques are adopted and others are
not. The results are the first insight of Quality Management practices in Pakistani SME. Besides being of
use for public policy making, the results will be of interest to firms in developed economies that outsource
their business activities to South Asia.
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Ethical and socially responsible practices among SME owner-

managers: Proposing a multi-ethnic assessment
Authors
Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Azlan Amran, Hasliza Abdul Halim
Publication date
2012/1/1
Journal
Journal of Southeast Asian Research
Volume
2012
Pages
1
Publisher
IBIMA Publishing LLC
Description
Building on the stakeholder theory, this paper proposes a conceptual framework that looks into the effects
of ethical and socially responsible practices on the financial and non-financial performance of SME in
Malaysia. This paper argues that ethical and socially responsible commercial practices are seen critical in
order to build a strong ground for harmonious business dealings among the multiracial community in
Malaysia which could subsequently affect the overall performance of the SMEs. The varying commercial
interests, distinct cultural perspectives, and historically distinct skill and trades could provide a rich
perceptual framework for understanding the ethical and socially responsible practices in commercial
settings. Even though it has been reported that there is minimal cultural distance between Malays,
Chinese and Indians, it is likely that the various challenges faced in the commercial settings have some
bearings on their perception of ethics and social responsibility. It is envisaged that this research will
provide a better insight into the intercultural variation in regards to values, ethical and socially responsible
practices among entrepreneurs in Malaysia and promote a better understanding of the linkage of personal
values held by three racial groups in Malaysia and their business practices.
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assessment
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A review of literature on open innovation in small and medium-sized
enterprises
Authors
Mokter Hossain
Publication date
2015/12
Journal
Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research
Volume
5
Issue
6
Pages
1-12
Publisher
Springer
Description
Studies on open innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have experienced a rapid
growth over the last several years. Yet, there is no comprehensive review on this field of research. The
objective of this study is to examine current research on open innovation in SMEs to integrate empirical
findings and to point out future research agenda. Findings suggest that studies are mostly performed
based on panel data and only several studies include sophisticated statistical analysis. Studies are mostly
conducted in the European context along with some studies in China and Korea while studies in the
context of North America are scant. Open innovation improves the overall innovation performance of
SMEs. However, relevant theories and models for managers are not well-established in the literature.
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How to interact, when and with whom: SMEs and Public Procuremen
Authors
David McKevitt, Paul Davis
Publication date
2015
Journal
Public Money & Management
Volume
35
Issue
1
Description
Research consistently shows that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) struggle with public procurement
processes. The aim of this paper is to extend the research agenda using the lens of supplier
development. Dyadic mentoring theory is used to classify three role sets that buyers are willing to use in
order to develop small firms. This paper's findings distinguish budget holders from traditional buyers in
terms of how and what processes they are willing to use to develop SMEs. Role theory is used in the
paper to explain the different mentor behaviours.
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How to interact, when and with whom? SMEs and public procurement
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Public Buying Decisions- A Framework for Buyers and Small Firms

Authors
David McKevitt, Anthony Flynn, Paul Davis
Publication date
2014
Journal
International Journal of Public Sector Management.
Description
Purpose

– The aim of this paper is to explore the factors that influence buyer decision-making in public
procurement. The objective is to better understand the processes and conditions that support different
supply arrangements, which maximise SME participation.

Design/methodology/approach
– The paper uses case study evidence of contract awards across multiple organisational contexts
including: a local authority, commercial semi-state, police force, and a tourist agency.

Findings

– National policy and the role of procurement exerted mixed effects upon the cases. The procurement
processes were broadly similar and included cross-functional teams, consideration of trade-offs and
market research.

Research limitations/implications

– The paper highlights the transition of public organisations toward …

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Public buying decisions: A framework for buyers and small firms
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