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Organisational Learning Capability of Malaysia SMEs: Examining the Effects of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Human-Capital Development Practices

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  • Kwang Sing Ngui

    (Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93576 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Peter Songan

    (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Kian Sam Hong

    (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia)

Abstract

The current study built and empirically tested a model of the relationships between selected organisational variables, Organisational Learning (OL) capability and performance in the context of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Theoretical advances in the OL domain have been based on the experiences of large organisations in the western hemisphere. In response, the study focuses on analysing the OL capability of SMEs in a transitional economy, namely Malaysia. Structural equation modeling was applied to analyse the datasets from 256 manufacturing and services SMEs. Statistical results showed that entrepreneurial orientation and human-capital development practices have direct positive effects on SMEs' OL capability. It was further found that human-capital development practices mediated the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and OL capability. This implied that while entrepreneurial orientation fosters the need for a strong OL capability, human-capital development practices serve as the mechanisms for developing such capability. Lastly, empirical evidence was provided to support the notion that OL capability enhances the performance of SMEs.

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  • Kwang Sing Ngui & Peter Songan & Kian Sam Hong, 2008. "Organisational Learning Capability of Malaysia SMEs: Examining the Effects of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Human-Capital Development Practices," Journal of Information & Knowledge Management (JIKM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 7(04), pages 219-230.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jikmxx:v:07:y:2008:i:04:n:s0219649208002123
    DOI: 10.1142/S0219649208002123
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    1. Lopes de Sousa Jabbour, Ana Beatriz & Ndubisi, Nelson Oly & Roman Pais Seles, Bruno Michel, 2020. "Sustainable development in Asian manufacturing SMEs: Progress and directions," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 225(C).

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