Internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Enterprises: Exploring Determinant Factors
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2022-02-03
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Abstract
The objective of the study is to explore determinants on internationalization of SMEs in Ethiopia.
Given that a survey-based approach was used. The target population was small and medium size
manufacturing enterprises in Ababa, Ethiopia. The choice of Addis Ababa for the study was
based on size and concentration of SMEs. The study used both primary and secondary data. The
primary data was collected from SME Managers (owners) and other senior managers through
dispatching standard questionnaire. Secondary data was gathered from information publications
such as, thesis and dissertations which were relevant to prepare literature review. Cluster
random sampling technique has been used for selection of respondents. The data collected were
analyzed using appropriate descriptive statistics multiple linear regression analysis. Moreover,
the data have been analyzed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The
empirical study presented major determinates that affect internationalization SMEs. According
to the participants’ perception, the study revealed that the most important determinant affecting
on internationalization of SMEs was financial resource. Government and other stockholders
should facilitate the financing.