Moderating Role of Access to Finance on Entrepreneurial Orientation, Market Orientation, Learning Orientation and SMEs Performance of Gem and Jewelry Industry in Thailand

Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff, Nifaosan Raden Ahmad and Muhammad Haroon Hafeez

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2017, vol. 3, issue 1, 109-120

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to propose a model that depicts the moderating effect of access to finance on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation and SMEs performance.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study adopts a survey research design by collecting primary data from the respondents due to the study involves collecting data directly from SME owner-managers in order to determine the moderating role of access to finance on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation and SMEs Performance.&Findings: This study will provide a clear understanding of the impact of entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, learning orientation on firm performance in the area of strategic management and entrepreneurship.& &Implications/Originality/Value: The findings will be beneficial to owner-managers of SMEs to understand the key factors that should be encouraged and avoided in improving business performance.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Orientation; Market Orientation; Learning Orientation; Access to Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v3i1.184

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