Deep Knowledge Implementation and Results-Based Management: Implications for SME Sustainability in Mozambique (2005-2023)

Stélio Bila, Faizal Carsane and Jochua Baloi
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Stélio Bila: Saint Thomas University of Mozambique (USTM), Mozambique
Faizal Carsane: Saint Thomas University of Mozambique (USTM), Mozambique
Jochua Baloi: Saint Thomas University of Mozambique (USTM), Mozambique

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 2025, vol. 14, issue 4, 1015-1026

Abstract: This study examines the impact of deep knowledge integration and results-based management on the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mozambique. Based on a quantitative analysis of SMEs operating between 2005 and 2023, we test two hypotheses: (i) firm mortality increases with age, and (ii) adopting results-oriented management practices enhances SME survival rates. The methodology employs regression analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) to assess the relationships between organizational knowledge, operational efficiency, and business success, supported by reliability and validity statistical testing. Findings indicate that deep knowledge practices (e.g., continuous improvement, tacit knowledge sharing) combined with results-driven management (e.g., structured managerial processes, performance goal setting) contribute significantly to performance and longevity. However, the relationship between firm age and mortality is nonlinear - while younger firms demonstrate adaptive flexibility, older firms benefit from structured processes - suggesting that survival is contingent on managerial and knowledge-based factors rather than age alone. This article provides empirical evidence on the internal determinants of SME resilience in challenging economic environments, contributing to sustainable management literature by demonstrating that deep knowledge integration and performance-driven strategies improve organizational sustainability. Policy recommendations include enhancing SME knowledge management frameworks and implementing government-led capacity-building initiatives to optimize long-term impact.

Date: 2025
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