How organizational learning affects the performance of SMEs: the case of information and communication technology companies in Malaysia

Zandi Pour Joopari, GholamReza and Sulaiman, Mohamed and Naysary, Babak and Mohamed Salim, Islam (2013) How organizational learning affects the performance of SMEs: the case of information and communication technology companies in Malaysia. International Journal of Business and Economic Research (IJBER), 1 (3). pp. 17-36. ISSN 2306-9074

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Abstract

The aim of this research is to empirically test the relationship between organizational learning and organizational performance in SMEs in the ICT industry in Malaysia. The focus of this study is to determine whether organizational learning lead to better organizational performance. This study was conducted in a sample of 278 SMEs in Malaysia. The hypotheses in this study were developed to examine the relationship between organizational learning (OL) and organizational performance (OP). To conduct the analysis we made use of Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS 18.0) and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 17.0). The results support the hypotheses implying a positive relationship between OL and OP. Several implications for management and policy are also discussed in light of the findings of this study.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6323/30186
Uncontrolled Keywords:	organizational performance, organizational learning, small and medium sized enterprise, and ICT industry
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Accounting
Depositing User:	Dr. GholamReza Zandi Pour Joopari
Date Deposited:	10 Jun 2013 10:35
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2014 15:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/30186

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