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    The joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of Small And Medium Manufacturing Enterprises In Nairobi County, Kenya

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    2020-12-01
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    Kitonyi, S.
    Kibera, F.
    Gathungu, J.
    Yabs, J.
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    The main objective of this study was to determine the joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya. A conceptual model was developed, and corresponding hypothesis formulated to test the influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance. The study was anchored on three theories; the Resource Based Theory, Porters Theory of competitive advantage, and Firm Internationalization Theory. The research design was a cross-sectional survey of 265 companies in Nairobi City County, chosen from a population of 853 companies. The unit of analysis was the small and medium manufacturing enterprises involved in exporting. Out of the 265 firms sampled, 238 completed the questionnaire resulting in 89.1 percent response rate. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the key organizational characteristics whereas multiple linear regression model was employed in estimation. A five percent significance level was chosen when testing the significance of the coefficients as well as joint significance. The findings revealed that firm resources and organizational characteristics jointly influence export performance of SMEs in manufacturing. Based on the findings, the study recommends to the national and county governments to formulate legislation and policies that promote exporting by small and medium-sized enterprises in manufacturing, by reviewing required firm resources and internal firm characteristics for successful exporting. Also, the study suggests for increased government initiatives to address the challenges faced by manufacturing SMEs via enforcing legislation on local content for public projects, as well as establishing ‘Buy Kenya, Build Kenya’ policies in public procurement, research and development support in addition to increased contributions to special ‘kitty’ meant to support those engaged in manufacturing sector.
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    http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/154443
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    Kitonyi, S., Kibera, F., Gathungu, J., & Yabs, J. (2020). THE JOINT INFLUENCE OF FIRM RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ON EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA. DBA Africa Management Review, 10(4), 126-137.
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    DBA Africal Management Reviw
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    Firm Resources, Organizational Characteristics, Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises, Export Performance1School of Business, University of Nairobi, Kenya. grand_kitsam@yahoo.com2School of Business, University of Nairobi, Kenya3School of Business, University of Nairobi, Kenya4School of Business, University of Nairobi, KenyaDBA Africa Management Review
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