In this paper we present an econometric model to determine whether an SME (Small and Medium Sized Enterprise)’s probability of outsourcing depends on their levels of innovation and information and communication technology use. The predictions of the econometric model are tested by means of a LOGIT model using a cross section sample of an Argentinean SME for the year 2006. The model predicts tha...

SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprise) have become the importantly compositive part of Chinese Nation Economy. And management and innovation of SME have become one of the key problems of the process of growing up and development of SME. In this paper, a system framework of SME innovation system is introduced, and the system framework includes core layer, expression layer, enabling layer and infrast...

The effective management of technology and new product development in a high technology small to medium enterprise associated with a large corporation with specific reference to the development of solar photovoltaic water pumps is investigated in this study. Innovative product and the development thereof have already become this century's battleground. The availability of information to all and...

IT alone is no longer sufficient for business success. Companies need to control enterprise-wide processes and adopt matching actions. This paper presents an overview of existing approaches of Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM). By reasoning, the importance of integrated EAM for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) is underlines. The study is structured as a systematic literature revi...

Venture capital (VC) improves the nation’s innovative capacity by making investments in early stage businesses that offer high potential but high risk. This paper is concerned with the venture investment fund programmes in Thailand. In particular, the study describes and analyses the VC management of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank), the bank set up to hel...

Focusing on the organisational competence notion, this work introduces a methodology to find suitable engineering Small-Medium Enterprise (SME) partners and to suggest effective agile supply networks. The ideas described have been tested with over two hundred engineering SMEs in the North East region of England. Participant companies are mainly engaged in the defence and aerospace industry.