Strategic Business Management and Its Role in the Formalization of Micro and Small Enterprises in Emerging Economies

Uldarico Inocencio Aguado-Riveros, Sonia Luz Barzola-Inga, Carlos Antonio Adauto-Justo, Diana Pariona-Amaya, Luis Enrique Espinoza-Quispe, Luis Alberto Poma-Lagos, Vicente González-Prida () and Javier Amador Navarro-Veliz
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Uldarico Inocencio Aguado-Riveros: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru
Sonia Luz Barzola-Inga: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru
Carlos Antonio Adauto-Justo: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru
Diana Pariona-Amaya: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru
Luis Enrique Espinoza-Quispe: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru
Luis Alberto Poma-Lagos: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru
Vicente González-Prida: Department of Industrial Management I, University of Seville, 41092 Seville, Spain
Javier Amador Navarro-Veliz: Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Peruvian University of Los Andes, Huancayo 12000, Peru

World, 2025, vol. 6, issue 2, 1-31

Abstract: This study explores the connection between business management and the formalization of micro and small businesses (MSEs) in a particular developing economy environment. The main objective is to identify the business management factors that influence the business registration and compliance processes of these enterprises. This study uniquely contributes to the literature by empirically identifying and testing the specific business management factors that influence MSE formalization in an emerging economy, using a quantitative, data-driven approach. The research design utilizes quantitative methods and non-experimental and correlational elements while surveying 186 informal entrepreneurs from a total population of 361. The analysis used SPSS software version 25 on Likert-type scale survey data to identify relationships between investigated variables. The results demonstrate a weak positive association between business management and MSE formalization through their r = 0.386 Spearman correlation coefficient, which reaches statistical significance at a p -value of 0.000. In addition, positive correlations were identified between resource availability and accessibility and service quality with formalization, whereas acceptability and adaptability did not show a significant relationship (r = 0.256, p = 0.000; r = 0.359, p = 0.000). The formalization of MSEs depends on proper business management; however, a broader contextual approach is required to meet specific demands in local areas such as the study area. These findings suggest the implementation of integrated policies that improve the availability, accessibility, and quality of resources and services offered to MSEs.

Keywords: acceptability; accessibility; adaptability; business management; continuous advising; formalization of MSEs; public policies; resource availability; service quality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 G17 G18 L21 L22 L25 L26 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 R51 R52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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