Obstacles to Growth for Small and Medium Enterprises. An Analysis of the SAARC Countries Pakistan, Bangladesh and India

Tesis de Máster , 2014 , 80 Páginas , Calificación: A

Economía de las empresas - Otros

This research will analyze the obstacles faced by small and medium sized enterprises in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.

This research will determine the magnitude of the obstacles and provide the statistics about the obstacles faced by small and medium enterprises in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India by using the data from World Bank Enterprise Survey and with the help of graphical analysis. Moreover growth of firms will be studied by applying Pearson’s correlation analysis.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1
  • Introduction
  • Motive of Research
  • Problem Statement
  • Objectives of the research
    • Scientific and Academic Objectives
    • Personal Objectives
    • Societal Objectives
  • Methodology of the research
    • Variables
    • Data Availability
    • Utilization of research results
    • Research Design / Scheme of the Chapters
• Chapter 2
  • Literature Review
    • Access to Finance
    • Corruption and Taxation
    • Lack of skills, technical education and adoption of modern technology
    • Healthy and good business environment
    • Power Shortages
    • Lack of resources, inadequate market knowledge and competition in the market
    • Lack of Skilled Labor Force and Administrative Skills
    • Education
    • Setup for small firms
    • Low Investment in R&D
    • Governing or Supervisory Restraints
    • Poor Record Keeping and Pricing difficulties
    • Work-Family Balance
    • Human capital indicators and growth of small enterprises
    • Obstacles and impact on the plans, objectives and actions of the directors running small businesses
    • Aptitudes of female entrepreneurs and its impact on the growth process of firms
    • Data Analysis Techniques
      • QUANTITAIVE METHODS
      • QUALITATIVE METHODS
      • Mixed Method Approach
• Chapter 3
  • Statistics about the Obstacles faced by Firms in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India
  • Overview about the obstacles
  • Pakistan (2007)
  • India (2006)
  • Bangladesh (2007)
• Chapter 4
  • Growth of Firms and Correlation Analysis
  • Findings
    • Pakistan
    • Bangladesh
    • India
  • Conclusion
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to analyze the obstacles faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. By utilizing data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey and applying graphical analysis, the study seeks to determine the magnitude of these obstacles and provide statistics on their impact on SMEs in each country. The research also investigates the correlation between these obstacles and the growth of firms.

• Obstacles faced by SMEs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India
• Impact of obstacles on SME growth
• Correlation between obstacles and firm growth
• Comparative analysis of obstacles across the three countries
• Data-driven insights into the challenges faced by SMEs

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the research, outlining its motivation, problem statement, objectives, and methodology. It establishes the significance of SMEs for economic growth and development, highlighting the need to understand the challenges they face.

Chapter 2: Literature Review This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on the obstacles faced by SMEs. It covers various aspects, including access to finance, corruption and taxation, lack of skills, inadequate business environment, power shortages, and other constraints.

Chapter 3: Statistics about the Obstacles faced by Firms in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India This chapter presents statistical data on the obstacles faced by SMEs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. It utilizes the World Bank Enterprise Survey to provide insights into the prevalence and severity of these obstacles.

Chapter 4: Growth of Firms and Correlation Analysis This chapter examines the relationship between obstacles and firm growth using correlation analysis. It analyzes data for Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India to determine the impact of various obstacles on the growth of SMEs.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Obstacles to Growth, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, World Bank Enterprise Survey, Correlation Analysis, Access to Finance, Corruption, Taxation, Skills Development, Business Environment, Power Shortages, Firm Growth, Economic Development.

• Universidad: University of Lahore
• Curso: MS
• Calificación: A
• Autor: Sundas Ali (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2014
• Páginas: 80
• No. de catálogo: V311130
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783668259935
• ISBN (Libro): 9783668259942
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: obstacles, growth, small, medium, enterprises, analysis, saarc, countries, pakistan, bangladesh, india