Internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Enterprises: Exploring Determinant Factors
| dc.contributor.advisor | Amare Abawa(PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hassen Awel | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-06T14:08:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-06T14:08:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-02-03 | |
| dc.description.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. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/4957 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | A.A.U | |
| dc.title | Internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Enterprises: Exploring Determinant Factors | |
| dc.type | Thesis |