Obstacles to Growth for Small and Medium Enterprises. An Analysis of the SAARC Countries Pakistan, Bangladesh and India

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1
  • Introduction
  • Motive of Research
  • Problem Statement
  • Objectives of the research
    • Scientific and Academic Objectives
    • Personal Objectives
    • Societal Objectives
  • Methodology of the research
    • Variables
    • Data Availability
    • Utilization of research results
    • Research Design / Scheme of the Chapters
• Chapter 2
  • Literature Review
    • Access to Finance
    • Corruption and Taxation
    • Lack of skills, technical education and adoption of modern technology
    • Healthy and good business environment
    • Power Shortages
    • Lack of resources, inadequate market knowledge and competition in the market
    • Lack of Skilled Labor Force and Administrative Skills
    • Education
    • Setup for small firms
    • Low Investment in R&D
    • Governing or Supervisory Restraints
    • Poor Record Keeping and Pricing difficulties
    • Work-Family Balance
    • Human capital indicators and growth of small enterprises
    • Obstacles and impact on the plans, objectives and actions of the directors running small businesses
    • Aptitudes of female entrepreneurs and its impact on the growth process of firms
    • Data Analysis Techniques
      • QUANTITAIVE METHODS
      • QUALITATIVE METHODS
      • Mixed Method Approach
• Chapter 3
  • Statistics about the Obstacles faced by Firms in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India
    • Overview about the obstacles
    • Pakistan (2007)
    • India (2006)
    • Bangladesh (2007)
• Chapter 4
  • Growth of Firms and Correlation Analysis
    • Findings
    • Pakistan
    • Bangladesh
    • India

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to analyze the obstacles faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. The research utilizes data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey and employs graphical analysis to determine the magnitude of these obstacles and provide statistical insights into their prevalence. The research also examines the growth of firms using Pearson's correlation analysis.

• Obstacles faced by SMEs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India
• Magnitude and prevalence of obstacles
• Growth of firms
• Statistical analysis of SME obstacles
• Correlation analysis of factors influencing firm growth

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the research topic and outlines its objectives. It defines the research problem, explains the rationale behind the study, and clarifies the personal, societal, and scientific objectives. The chapter also outlines the research methodology, including the variables used, data sources, and research design. Chapter 2 reviews existing literature related to obstacles faced by SMEs in developing countries. It delves into specific challenges such as access to finance, corruption and taxation, lack of skills and technical education, power shortages, inadequate market knowledge, and limited resources. The chapter also discusses the impact of these obstacles on the growth of firms and examines various data analysis techniques used in the research. Chapter 3 presents statistical information about the obstacles faced by SMEs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, using data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey. It provides a comprehensive overview of the prevalence and magnitude of these obstacles in each country, offering insights into the specific challenges faced by SMEs within these economies. Chapter 4 explores the growth of firms in the three countries and analyzes the correlation between various obstacles and firm growth. It investigates the impact of different factors on firm growth, drawing conclusions based on statistical analysis.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this research is on the obstacles faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. The key concepts and themes explored include access to finance, corruption, taxation, lack of skills, technical education, power shortages, inadequate market knowledge, limited resources, and the impact of these obstacles on firm growth. The research utilizes data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey and employs graphical analysis and Pearson's correlation analysis to investigate the relationships between these variables.