A cross-cultural insight into the competency-mix of SME entrepreneurs in Australia and Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorAhmad, N.
dc.contributor.authorWilson, C.
dc.contributor.authorKummerow, E.
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractThis paper attempts to unearth the competency-mix required by entrepreneurs in Australia and Malaysia in order to sustain their ventures. Based on this premise, the present study aims to identify, validate, and compare the competencies perceived to be important by SME entrepreneurs operating in both countries. This involved determining the psychometric rigor of the model and establishing the psychometric properties of the model of entrepreneurial competency using a sample of 391 SME entrepreneurs. Interestingly, it was found that some competencies are context-free while others are culture-specific. The identification of competencies that are highly prevalent in Australia and Malaysia would assist in the development of an assessment index that could be use in training and development programs for practicing as well as prospective SME entrepreneurs.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityNoor Hazlina Ahmad, Carlene Wilson and Liz Kummerow
dc.description.urihttp://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=851764310084321;res=IELBUS
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Business and Management Science, 2011; 4(1):33-50
dc.identifier.issn1837-6614
dc.identifier.issn1985-692X
dc.identifier.orcidWilson, C. [0000-0002-1883-4690]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/71808
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSociety of Alliance, Fidelity and Advancement
dc.rights© Society of Alliance, Fidelity and Advancement
dc.subjectCross-cultural study
dc.subjectcompetency-mix
dc.subjectSME entrepreneurs
dc.subjectAustralia
dc.subjectMalaysia
dc.titleA cross-cultural insight into the competency-mix of SME entrepreneurs in Australia and Malaysia
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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