Medium-sized Enterprises In China Research Articles

Empirical Study on Marketing Investment and Business Innovation—A Case Analysis Based on Small and Medium Enterprises

Marketing investment and innovation capacity are crucial strategic choices for companies. This paper uses data from small and medium-sized companies from 2015 to 2022 to explore the impact of marketing investment on corporate innovation in depth. The study finds a positive correlation between marketing investment and corporate innovation, market competition intensity moderates the relationship between marketing investment and corporate innovation. This research has practical significance for enhancing the marketing capabilities and innovation resource allocation of small and medium-sized enterprises in China.

Unleashing global opportunities: Exploring the digitalization journey of small and medium-sized enterprises in China and Sri Lanka's thriving E-commerce landscapes

This study compares hindering and fostering factors for SMEs in China and Sri Lanka in their internationalization efforts through e-commerce. The study uses qualitative research methods to examine how SMEs in both countries utilize e-commerce platforms for global expansion. Narrative and thematic analysis techniques focus on manufacturing sector SMEs actively engaged in global expansion through e-commerce. Purposive sampling is used to select participants. The findings reveal shared patterns and distinctive characteristics in the digital transformation of SMEs. Chinese SMEs benefit from product popularity and advanced technologies, while Sri Lankan SMEs face challenges accessing financial resources and advanced technologies. Perspectives on innovation and regulatory/cross-cultural considerations vary. Supportive government policies and infrastructure are crucial for SME internationalization. The research provides insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to enhance SME development and promote cross-national collaborations in the digital era.

Where to go for Digital Transformation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in China

Where to go for Digital Transformation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in China

The relationship between Entrepreneurial Education and the Sustainable Development of SMEs in China: the mediating effect of Innovation Capability

This study explores the relationship between entrepreneurship education, innovation capabilities and the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises in China, especially the mediating effect of innovation capabilities. By analyzing questionnaire data from SMEs in different regions of China, this study uses SPSS 27 and Process Model 4 to verify the impact of entrepreneurship education on the sustainable development of SMEs and the mediating effect of innovation capabilities. The results show that entrepreneurship education significantly positively predicts innovation ability (β=0.691, p<0.001), and indirectly promotes the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises through innovation ability. The indirect effect accounts for 78.6% of the total effect, confirming the partial mediation of innovation ability. effect. In addition, the direct effect (β=0.152, p<0.001) also shows that entrepreneurship education has a direct positive impact on SMEs. These findings highlight the importance of entrepreneurship education in promoting corporate innovation capabilities and sustainable growth and provide policy makers with policy recommendations to enhance the innovation capabilities and sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Research on the Impact of Shadow Banking on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in China

Because of the serious financial repression in China's financial system, the traditional commercial bank's credit is very large. It is difficult to reach small and medium-sized enterprises and industries restricted by credit policies. In order to solve this existing problem, those Independent of traditional commercial banks, not subject to or less supervision by the central bank, and capable of providing credit Institutions have emerged, traditionally known as shadow banks. Shadow banks have been quantitative easing money It played an important role in the implementation of the policy. This paper will explain China's shadow banking system from the introduction of shadow banking, the development of shadow banking in China and some of its impacts, as well as the introduction and analysis of special cases of shadow banking and the impact of shadow banking on small and medium-sized enterprises. This paper draws the following conclusions through research: With the growing development of shadow banking in China, China's shadow banking system is becoming increasingly complex, and small and medium-sized enterprises have gained more development opportunities due to the characteristics of high risk and high returns brought by shadow banking.

Optimizing market risk evaluation of small and medium sized enterprises through hamacher interactive power geometric technique under uncertainty

Compared with large enterprises, the development scale and organizational structure of small and medium-sized enterprises are insufficient, which brings certain limitations to the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in China. In order to promote the long-term development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the new era, it is necessary to require enterprise leaders to innovate marketing plans, strengthen risk management of enterprises, and enhance their strength in market competition. The market risk evaluation of small and medium sized enterprises (SMSEs) in the new era is a multiple-attribute decision-making (MADM). The IVIFSs are employed as the tool for portraying uncertain information during the market risk evaluation of SMSEs in the new era. In this paper, the interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy (IVIF) Hamacher interactive power geometric (IVIFHIPG) technique is addressed based on IVIF Hamacher interactive weighted geometric (IVIFHIWG) technique and power geometric (PG) technique. Some properties of IVIFHIPG technique were addressed. Then, the IVIFHIPG technique is employed to manage MADM under IVIFSs. Finally, an example for market risk evaluation of SMSEs in the new era is employed to verify the IVIFHIPG technique. Thus, the main contributions of this paper are addressed: (1) the IVIFHIPG technique is addressed based on IVIFHIWG technique and PG technique; (2) the IVIFHIPG technique is came up with to manage the MADM under IVIFSs; (3) a numerical example for market risk evaluation of SMSEs in the new era has been came up with to show the IVIFHIPG technique; and (4) some comparative analysis is addressed to verify the I IVIFHIPG technique.

Impact on the survival and development of small and medium-sized enterprises in China

Impact on the survival and development of small and medium-sized enterprises in China

Main issues and countermeasures for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in China

This research delves into the primary challenges and strategies faced by Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various market contexts. Drawing from a synthesis of both domestic and international literature, the study highlights the prevalent difficulties encountered by SMEs, including funding constraints, market entry, talent acquisition, and technological advancement. Notably, the paper compares and contrasts Shenzhen Huake Technology Co., Ltd., a company in a developed urban setting, with a traditional textile firm in a less developed western county, examining their distinct challenges. The findings suggest that while both types of enterprises grapple with financial and technological hurdles, urban enterprises tend towards innovation-driven growth, whereas those in underdeveloped areas are often hindered by inadequate infrastructure and market limitations. To address these issues, the study proposes several approaches, such as bolstering technological innovation, creating adaptable supply chains, building brand identity, and proactively meeting diverse consumer demands. The research also emphasizes the critical role of green and sustainable practices in the future trajectory of SMEs. SMEs are encouraged to leverage digital tools and global opportunities while remaining attuned to local market needs and peculiarities.

Countermeasures and enlightenment of occupational health assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises at domestic and international

China attaches great importance to the occupational health assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises, but many efforts are still needed. Through the research and comparative analysis of the policies and measures of occupational health assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises at domestic and international, this paper finds that there are still some problems in the occupational health assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises in China, such as imperfect policies, lack of safeguard measures, support platforms and resources, and puts forward that China can promote the occupational health assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises from the aspects of perfecting the support system, strengthening safeguard measures, building relevant platforms and enriching resources.

Regulatory Focus, Ambidextrous Learning, and Opportunity Recognition in New Product Development

This study focuses on individual managers’ ambidextrous learning and examines its psychological antecedents and consequences in the new product development (NPD) context. Specifically, drawing on the paradox theory and the regulatory focus theory, this study examines the relationship between regulatory focus (i.e., promotion focus and prevention focus), ambidextrous learning, and NPD opportunity recognition, from the individual ambidexterity perspective. Based on the survey data of 225 NPD managers in high-tech small and medium-sized enterprises in China, we find that NPD managers’ promotion focus and prevention focus, acting as an enabler and a deterrent respectively, affect their ambidextrous learning, which in turn facilitates opportunity recognition in the NPD process. Further analyses reveal that ambidextrous learning mediates the effects of promotion focus and prevention focus on opportunity recognition in the NPD. Our findings offer new insights on the individual ambidexterity research regarding the unique role of ambidextrous learning, manifested as actionable managerial capability. The findings offer novel insights on the role of NPD managers’ ambidextrous learning in the NPD process, and practical implications for NPD managers to self-regulate their behavior for the benefit of opportunity recognition.

Research on the Impact of the COVID-19 on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in China

The global economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 epidemic that broke out in late 2019. China is particularly important since it is both the core of the pandemic and a major player in the global economy. This paper examines how the epidemic of COVID-19 affected China's SMEs, discussing the role these companies play in the country's economy, the difficulties they encountered, and the solutions they came up with. The research used qualitative methods to report the findings and present a discussion. This paper is based on a collection of papers retrieved from Google Scholar, using keywords such as China, COVID-19, etc. After reading the titles of each article with these keywords, this paper has chosen numerous articles to do the content analysis. On the basis of findings, it can be concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on China's SMEs, exposing weaknesses in their operations and stressing the need for government assistance.

Exploring the Role of Shared Leadership on Job Performance in IT Industries: Testing the Moderated Mediation Model

Shared leadership, unlike the traditional perspective, is characterized by the fact that organizational members constitute the source of its leadership. In fact, there is a lack of research on how shared leadership improves performance among small- and medium-sized enterprises in China. In particular, in the Chinese organizational context with a strong collectivist culture, sharing and cooperation among organizational members can have a great positive impact on the sustainability of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Therefore, this study focused on shared leadership on job performance, unlike traditional leadership. According to the research background, it showed the need for research on the link between shared leadership and job performance and presented the moderated mediation effect of self-efficacy in the Chinese organizational context. In order to verify our purpose, a survey was conducted with 320 employees from small- and medium-sized IT enterprises in China. The results indicated that shared leadership positively influenced job performance via psychological stability. Additionally, the moderated mediation effect of self-efficacy was significant. Based on these results, this study suggested ways to improve job performance, verified related research models, and presented future research directions for job performance enhancement. Overall, this research contributed to expanding the research field of shared leadership via its role and influence in various industrial fields.

Expanding the dimensions of knowledge hiding: testing a moderated mediation model and analyzing the mediating role of psychological distress using PLS-SEM

This study sheds light on the literature on knowledge-hiding behavior in organizations and highlights a better and deeper understanding of the reasons for giving rise to knowledge hiding. In recent decades, knowledge hiding has been subjected to numerous studies in systematic literature reviews and organizational management regarding its impact on outcomes such as individual and organizational performance; however, the mechanism by which knowledge hiding is influenced by antecedents and the process of leading knowledge hiding has not been actively verified. In addition, most previous studies have classified knowledge hiding into one-factor or three-factor dimensions: evasive hiding, playing dumb, and rationalized hiding. To address these issues and limitations, we aimed to conduct empirical research, which have focused on four new dimensions (playing dumb, evasive hiding, rationalized hiding, and procrastination) of knowledge-hiding behavior. Unlike previous research, we provide a research framework for the process of hiding knowledge and verify the significance of the research model, drawing on the social exchange theory and conservation of resources theory to explore and verify the process of hiding knowledge. Specifically, we argue that knowledge hiding is caused by exploitative leadership, and psychological distress as mediators in the relationship between these two variables. Moreover, the moderating and mediating effects of leader incivility were verified. To empirically test the research model, a survey was conducted with 287 employees from small- and medium-sized enterprises in China. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), SPSS PROCESS, and AMOS software were used for statistical analyzes. The findings provide evidence that exploitative leadership positively influences both psychological distress and the four dimensions of knowledge hiding. In addition, the mediating effect of psychological distress and the moderating effect of leader incivility were verified and shown to be statistically significant. Based on these findings, the theoretical and practical implications, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed. Overall, the most important contribution is expanding the research field, as this is the first empirical study on the four dimensions of knowledge hiding.

Application of artificial intelligence technology in the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises in China

With the development of a new round of scientific and technological revolution, big data, cloud computing, and other information technologies have injected new momentum into the research of artificial intelligence. The continuous improvement of artificial intelligence technology has had an impact on social life that cannot be ignored. In the wave of digital transformation of global enterprises, the low level of digital construction and blocked digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China are still prominent. How to seize the opportunities brought by the development of artificial intelligence and effectively apply artificial intelligence to promote the transformation and upgrading of SMEs? To clarify this issue, this paper first uses crawling technology to get the annual reports of SMEs from 2017 to 2021 and analyses how much emphasis SMEs place on AI through Python. Then, this paper analyses the transformation difficulties faced by Chinese SMEs and systematically sorts out the technical means of artificial intelligence that could embed into the main functions of enterprises. Finally, this paper puts forward specific measures for Chinese SMEs to actively apply artificial intelligence for digital transformation and provides suggestions for SMEs to better integrate into the era of the digital economy.

MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES - THEORETICAL REVIEW

Talent is the most important resource in the 21st century, and human resources play a crucial role in the survival and development of small and medium-sized enterprises. However, due to various reasons such as the weak strength of small and medium-sized enterprises themselves and the lack of advantages in the external environment, there are many problems in human resource management of small and medium-sized enterprises. This article analyzes the current situation of human resource management in small and medium-sized enterprises in China, and analyzes the problems that exist in human resource management: inadequate awareness of human resource management among managers, non-standard human resource planning, inadequate professionalism of human resource management personnel, lack of necessary human resource management evaluation after human resource management, narrow channels for human resource management, insufficient investment in funds, and lack of competitive advantage. And analyze the causes of the problems and propose corresponding specific improvement measures.

Challenges Faced by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in China When Seeking Low-cost Financing

SME (small and medium-sized Enterprises) financing has been difficult in recent years. But, SMEs are vital to the economy and must be helped to thrive. China calls SMEs "Five, Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine" since they account for more than 50% of national tax revenue, 60% of GDP, 70% of technological innovation, 80% of jobs, and 90% of enterprises. SMEs drive long-term, sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone. But, reducing SMEs' breathing space will hurt China's economy. Thus, SMEs' problems are the economy's problems, and it is worth investigating and trying to solve them. Most studies examine SMEs' finance dilemma's causes, while others focus on a specific solution. This paper examines these finance issues and weighs the pros and cons of various solutions. This paper uses a literature review to explore China's economy, the problem, risk perception, and its effects. The study also discusses possible solutions and future development.

Analysis of the Problems and Countermeasures of Innovation Management of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in China

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can promote the development of the national economy and society. In the market, small and medium-sized enterprises can provide jobs, promote technological development and accelerate economic growth. With the development of big data and management information systems, small and medium-sized enterprises are facing severe tests. Innovation management is an implementable way to meet this test. Innovation management is an all-round innovation from the main technology, system and management idea of an enterprise. It not only integrates the external resources of the enterprise but also improves the vitality of the enterprise itself and the ability to deal with risks. Therefore, this paper analyzes the problems and countermeasures of innovation management in SMEs in China. By using the method of a literature review, this paper expounds the requirements, current situation, and solutions of the innovative management of Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises and finally draws the conclusion that SMEs should innovate organization and ideas, widen financing channels, and enhance the ability of independent innovation.

The Analysis of the Digital Transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in China

With the development and broad adoption of digital technology, digital transformation (DT) is becoming an increasingly crucial factor in the long-term growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). SMEs account for the majority of employment and tax revenue in China. Yet, as a result of COVID-19 and the economic depression, Chinese entrepreneurs are confronted with several hurdles and obstacles. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify suitable methods for SMEs adoption and applicationof DT by analyzing existing literature and statistics and the successful caseof DT adoptionby existing firms. According to the study, digital assessment, corporate operations and management with DT, digital ecosystem integration, and optimization of DT practices would increase efficiency, expand market reach, enhance competitiveness, and facilitate collaboration. So, the results give the Chinese government policy suggestions for the long-term, sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and practical advice for dealing with economic changes after an epidemic.

Research on core competitiveness evaluation of small and medium sized enterprises with hesitant triangular fuzzy multiple attribute decision making

There is a huge number of small and medium-sized enterprises in China, playing an important role in the development of the market economy and being the main body of the real economy. The products and services they create account for more than half of the gross domestic product. At present, China’s economy is gradually transitioning from a stage of rapid growth to a stage of high-quality development, and it is necessary to further stimulate its innovation drive and release innovation energy. As a component of the national economy, achieving high-quality development of small and medium-sized enterprises has become one of China’s important strategic tasks. At present, the construction of the innovation service system for small and medium-sized enterprises in China is still in the initial stage, and there are still certain problems in the construction that need to be further improved. The core competitiveness evaluation of small and medium sized enterprises is a classical multiple attribute decision making (MADM) problems. Recently, the TODIM and TOPSIS method has been used to cope with MADM issues. The hesitant triangular fuzzy sets (HTFSs) are used as a tool for characterizing uncertain information during the core competitiveness evaluation of small and medium sized enterprises. In this manuscript, the hesitant triangular fuzzy TODIM-TOPSIS (HTF-TODIM-TOPSIS) method is built to solve the MADM under HTFSs. In the end, a numerical case study for core competitiveness evaluation of small and medium sized enterprises is given to validate the proposed method.

Research based on Production Management

Currently, China's market economy is in a stage of rapid growth. With the advent of economic globalization, it is both an opportunity and a challenge for China's economy, and the global competition within China is becoming increasingly fierce. How to seek survival and development under complex and ever-changing market conditions is a key issue in front of enterprise managers. At present, due to the large number of small and medium-sized enterprises in China and their relatively small production scale, enterprise managers need to further improve the production and operation management system of Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises to enhance their comprehensive strength in combating high business risks. Therefore, by conducting sufficient research on the problems faced by the production and operation management system of small and medium-sized enterprises in China, it is possible to assist enterprise managers in providing countermeasures and promoting the sustained growth of their benefits.