Digital ambidexterity in South African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): the role of network capability and value creation
- Chigori, Darlington Tawanda https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6284-1970
- Authors: Chigori, Darlington Tawanda https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6284-1970
- Date: 2023-11
- Subjects: Small business -- Management , Small business—Technological innovations
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/28513 , vital:74366
- Description: Ambidexterity is the capacity of an organisation to develop both exploration and exploitation capabilities simultaneously. These require different types of responses. This thesis investigates the role of ambidexterity in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Ambidexterity is associated with network capability and value co-creation. In addition, SMEs can benefit from ambidexterity by reducing the risk of failure and promoting growth. The results suggest that ambidexterity in conjunction with networking partnerships and co-creation are key capabilities for small businesses. Secondly, they reveal that SMEs can develop ambidexterity by engaging in both formal and informal learning from their networking partnerships. This is important for policy makers because it suggests that government support for SMEs should focus on developing both formal and informal learning opportunities. Managers of SMEs should also focus on developing both formal and informal learning opportunities. It is an important capability for the success of these businesses. Networks can also be used as a learning mechanism by SMEs. Furthermore, the research also suggests that the use of digital technology networks can be beneficial for the development of ambidexterity. This means that SMEs should consider investing in digital technology networks to enhance their ambidexterity capabilities. Additional research is needed to determine the specific benefits that digital technology networks provide to SMEs. However, the findings suggest that digital technology networks can help to improve the development of ambidexterity. Although networks and co-creation may be necessary for SMEs, they should caution that openness to change can also be risky. It is essential to manage the risks associated with susceptibility to change. SMEs should consider investing in digital technology networks to help them manage these risk. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2023
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- Authors: Chigori, Darlington Tawanda https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6284-1970
- Date: 2023-11
- Subjects: Small business -- Management , Small business—Technological innovations
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/28513 , vital:74366
- Description: Ambidexterity is the capacity of an organisation to develop both exploration and exploitation capabilities simultaneously. These require different types of responses. This thesis investigates the role of ambidexterity in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Ambidexterity is associated with network capability and value co-creation. In addition, SMEs can benefit from ambidexterity by reducing the risk of failure and promoting growth. The results suggest that ambidexterity in conjunction with networking partnerships and co-creation are key capabilities for small businesses. Secondly, they reveal that SMEs can develop ambidexterity by engaging in both formal and informal learning from their networking partnerships. This is important for policy makers because it suggests that government support for SMEs should focus on developing both formal and informal learning opportunities. Managers of SMEs should also focus on developing both formal and informal learning opportunities. It is an important capability for the success of these businesses. Networks can also be used as a learning mechanism by SMEs. Furthermore, the research also suggests that the use of digital technology networks can be beneficial for the development of ambidexterity. This means that SMEs should consider investing in digital technology networks to enhance their ambidexterity capabilities. Additional research is needed to determine the specific benefits that digital technology networks provide to SMEs. However, the findings suggest that digital technology networks can help to improve the development of ambidexterity. Although networks and co-creation may be necessary for SMEs, they should caution that openness to change can also be risky. It is essential to manage the risks associated with susceptibility to change. SMEs should consider investing in digital technology networks to help them manage these risk. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2023
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A structural equation model on small business performance: the mediating role of effectuation & entrepreneur identity
- Muchineripi, Justice Ngonidzashe https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8058-731X
- Authors: Muchineripi, Justice Ngonidzashe https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8058-731X
- Date: 2022-08
- Subjects: Small business -- Management , Entrepreneurship
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/28806 , vital:75099
- Description: The role of effectuation and entrepreneur identity in the performance of small business has not received much attention in the African small business context. Effectuation plays a critical role in determining the success of a business. All businesses need to have inherent strategies within the business on how to deal with financial and operational challenges. Despite the impact of entrepreneur identity on performance, there is a noted gap in literature on the possible role that effectuation can play. Research purpose: The research aim is to test the structural model on small business performance in the South African small business context. The research thus investigates the mediating role of effectuation on entrepreneur identity and performance amongst small businesses in South Africa. Research approach/design and method: The study was undertaken in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A quantitative research approach was utilised and primary data was collected from 380 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises through structured questionnaires. Structural Equation Modeling was used for testing the hypotheses. Main findings: The findings revealed that spiritual identity and business identity exert a positive effect on subjective performance in Small Medium Micro Enterprises. Findings further revealed that spiritual identity and effectuation significantly predict objective performance. Spiritual identity, social identity and business identity significantly predict effectuation in SMMEs. Contribution: The study makes a major contribution in the body of knowledge for small business practitioners, policymakers and researchers who would like to explore the role of effectuation and entrepreneur identity on small business performance. The study findings encourage effectual decision making by small businesses as it reveals that facing challenges is inevitable, but what is important is that the business should be able to resolve various challenges using available resources. Originality/value: The empirical evidence provided in the study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the theory of effectuation in the South African context. The study also provides policy guidelines for policymakers to entrepeneurs who would like to venture into business. , Thesis (DBA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2022
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- Authors: Muchineripi, Justice Ngonidzashe https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8058-731X
- Date: 2022-08
- Subjects: Small business -- Management , Entrepreneurship
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/28806 , vital:75099
- Description: The role of effectuation and entrepreneur identity in the performance of small business has not received much attention in the African small business context. Effectuation plays a critical role in determining the success of a business. All businesses need to have inherent strategies within the business on how to deal with financial and operational challenges. Despite the impact of entrepreneur identity on performance, there is a noted gap in literature on the possible role that effectuation can play. Research purpose: The research aim is to test the structural model on small business performance in the South African small business context. The research thus investigates the mediating role of effectuation on entrepreneur identity and performance amongst small businesses in South Africa. Research approach/design and method: The study was undertaken in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A quantitative research approach was utilised and primary data was collected from 380 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises through structured questionnaires. Structural Equation Modeling was used for testing the hypotheses. Main findings: The findings revealed that spiritual identity and business identity exert a positive effect on subjective performance in Small Medium Micro Enterprises. Findings further revealed that spiritual identity and effectuation significantly predict objective performance. Spiritual identity, social identity and business identity significantly predict effectuation in SMMEs. Contribution: The study makes a major contribution in the body of knowledge for small business practitioners, policymakers and researchers who would like to explore the role of effectuation and entrepreneur identity on small business performance. The study findings encourage effectual decision making by small businesses as it reveals that facing challenges is inevitable, but what is important is that the business should be able to resolve various challenges using available resources. Originality/value: The empirical evidence provided in the study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the theory of effectuation in the South African context. The study also provides policy guidelines for policymakers to entrepeneurs who would like to venture into business. , Thesis (DBA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2022
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