Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between learning orientation (LO), Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), Legal Issues (LI) and Business Performance (BP) of women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. A theoretical model based on a Resource Based View (RBV) approach to the business performance of SMEs was developed. A quantitative method was employed in the study, using questionnaires to obtain data from the respondents. The data collection is from primary data. This research is on women owned business in Klang Valley’s, about 3636 companies, researches to focus in business and professional services industry sector. About 106 respondents involve in this study. The data was analysed using SPSS. The correlation analysis showed positive relationships between LO, EO, LI and BP. The findings also confirmed the effect of relationship between all the independent variables towards BP. This study offered several theoretical and practical implications to owner/managers of women owned SMEs and also to the policy makers. Future research could explore other variables to identify stronger determinants of business performance among women entrepreneurs.
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