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Resource access mechanisms in networks and SME survival in Ghana

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  • George Acheampong
  • Raphael Odoom
  • Thomas Anning-Dorson
  • Patrick Amfo Anim

Abstract

Purpose - The study aims to determine the resource access mechanism in inter-firm networks that aids SME survival in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach - The authors collect census data on a poultry cluster in Ghana and construct a directed network. The network is used to extract direct and indirect ties both incoming and outgoing, as well as estimate the structural holes of the actors. These variables are used to estimate for survival of SMEs after a one-year period using a binary logit model. Findings - The study finds that out-indirect ties and structural hole have a significant influence on SME survival. This works through the global influence and the vision advantage that these positions and ties offer the SMEs. Originality/value - The study offers SMEs a choice of whom to collaborate with for information (resources) in the form of outgoing and incoming ties at both the global and local level.

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  • George Acheampong & Raphael Odoom & Thomas Anning-Dorson & Patrick Amfo Anim, 2018. "Resource access mechanisms in networks and SME survival in Ghana," Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 12(5), pages 611-631, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jecpps:jec-08-2017-0072
    DOI: 10.1108/JEC-08-2017-0072
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    Cited by:

    1. Zamani, Omid & Chibanda, Craig & Pelikan, Janine, 2021. "Investigating Alternative Poultry Trade Policies in the Context of African Countries: Evidence from Ghana," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 315173, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
    2. Tian Hongyun & William Adomako Kankam & Florence Appiah-Twum & Isaac Gumah Akolgo, 2019. "Effect of Social Capital on Firm Performance: The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Dynamic Capability," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 9(4), pages 63-73.

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