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A contingency model of client repatronage in a financial auditing services context

Sarapaivanich, Naruanard; Patterson, Paul G. - In: Accounting Research Journal 29 (2016) 1, pp. 106-130

-sized enterprise (SME) clients of audit firms confirms the main effects of trust, value and alternative attractiveness on client …

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Organizational effects and labor behavior of domestic violence

Castro-Gonzáles, Segundo J.; Arias Díaz, Orquídea; … - In: Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración 29 (2016) 4, pp. 419-434

of domestic violence in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 73 SME owners/managers was selected; a … the data. Findings The following were found: among the most frequent manifestations of domestic violence in SME customer … only three manifestations of domestic violence in workers will significantly decrease productivity. When SME managers …

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A systematic benchmarking perspective on performance management of global small to medium‐sized organizations : An implementation‐based approach

Gomes, Carlos F.; Yasin, Mahmoud M. - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 18 (2011) 4, pp. 543-562

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer small to medium‐sized organizations (SMOs) with global business aspirations an innovative approach to performance measurement and management. Design/methodology/approach – The first phase of this research is based on a literature review. The...

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An investigation of lead benchmarking implementation : A comparison of small/medium enterprises and large companies

Zeinalnezhad, Masoomeh; Mukhtar, Muriati; Sahran, … - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 21 (2014) 1, pp. 121-145

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore current levels of lead benchmarking implementation and lead performance indicators among Malaysian organizations. Comparing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with large companies, it identifies what benefits and difficulties are present...

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The challenges of lean manufacturing implementation in SMEs

Dorota Rymaszewska, Anna - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 21 (2014) 6, pp. 987-1002

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the lean manufacturing implementation challenges in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The study is based on experiences of the Finnish furniture and boating sectors. The paper outlines the overall characteristics of the studied...

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The effect of international experience on the degree of SME insidership in newly opened business networks

Hilmersson, Mikael - In: Baltic Journal of Management 8 (2013) 4, pp. 397-415

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to develop internationalization process theory by examining the relationship between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) international experience and their degree of insidership in newly opened business networks. Design/methodology/approach – The...

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Organizational adoption of digital information and technology: a theoretical review

Molinillo, Sebastian; Japutra, Arnold - In: The Bottom Line 30 (2017) 01, pp. 33-46

Purpose This paper aims to review previous studies on how organizations, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), adopt digital information and technology, especially on the drivers and the outcomes of the adoption itself. Design/methodology/approach The present study follows a...

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Pursuing quality and environmental performance : Initiatives and supporting processes

Roy, Marie‐Josée; Boiral, Olivier; Paillé, Pascal - In: Business Process Management Journal 19 (2013) 1, pp. 30-53

limitations/implications – This study's findings contribute to the environmental and SME literature on this very complex topic by …

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Unleashing a decisive approach to manage quality costs through behavioural investigation

Chopra, Arvind; Singh, Bikram Jit - In: Business Process Management Journal 21 (2015) 6, pp. 1206-1223

(TQC), comprehensively. Design/methodology/approach – The TQC borne by any small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) is the … methodology has been strategically verified by executing a successful case study in an Indian Auto SME. The requisite optimization … investigation. Proposed approach is verified after performing an empirical study only on an automobile manufacturing SME. Further …

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Corporate social responsibility terminologies in small businesses: insights from Malaysia

Nejati, Mehran; Amran, Azlan - In: Business Strategy Series 14 (2013) 1, pp. 11-14

gain an understanding of the common terminologies used by SME owners/manager/directors in a developing country, namely … tackle this issue in SME contexts in the developing countries, this paper can provide new insights for both researchers and …

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