The opportunity recognition framework in the Hong Kong SMEs context
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
The Journal of American Academy of Business
Publication Date
9-2012
Volume
18
Issue
1
First Page
144
Last Page
149
Abstract
This paper presents a preliminary framework of opportunity recognition in the Hong Kong small and medium enterprises (SMEs) context. Guanxi and four trait variables, namely self-monitoring, extroversion, selfefficacy and creativity are the independent variables while the number of opportunity recognized by entrepreneurs is the dependent variable in the framework. The model indicates a mediation effect of guanxi between self-monitoring and the number of opportunities recognized, and between extroversion and the number of opportunities recognized. Meanwhile, SMEs marketing characteristics are determined by personalities and behaviour of the entrepreneurs as they do not conform to the traditional marketing theories (Gilmore et al., 2001). This paper provides new research directions to the field of SMEs marketing.
Print ISSN
15407780
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lam, W., Wong, A. H. K., Tong, C. S. P. & Chen, Z. (2012). The opportunity recognition framework in the Hong Kong SMEs context. The Journal of American Academy of Business, 18(1), 144-149.