The relationship between distinctive capabilities, innovativeness strategy types and the export performance of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) of Malaysian manufacturing sector

Kim Man, M. M. (2010) The relationship between distinctive capabilities, innovativeness strategy types and the export performance of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) of Malaysian manufacturing sector. International Journal of Management and Innovation, 2 (1). pp. 15-30. ISSN 2070-8521

Abstract/Summary

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between distinctive capabilities, innovativeness, strategy types and the export performance of SMEs in the Malaysian manufacturing sectors. The conceptual framework is developed based on the distinctive capabilities, innovativeness, strategy types and the export performance. This study is based on a sample survey consisting of 121 SMEs in the manufacturing sector. Using structured questionnaires, the data were collected by mail as well as interviews with owner-managers of the SMEs. The finding indicates that there is no significant relationship between distinctive capabilities, innovativeness and the strategy types on the export performance of SMEs.