• 한국비블리아학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.83-100
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• 2015

본 연구는 중소기업의 과학기술정보 요구 및 제공 실태를, KISTI 부산, 울산, 경남지원에 지원을 요청한 1,059개 중소기업을 대상으로 파악하여 개선방안을 제언하기 위해 수행되었다. 분석결과, 첫째, 부울경은 중소기업의 96.3%가 소기업(중기업 3.7%)이고, 전체 중소기업의 31%가 10인 이하의 R&D 인력을 갖추고 있을 정도로 기업과 R&D환경이 열악하였다. 둘째, KISTI에 정보지원을 요청한 중소기업이 3년간 평균 0.2%에 불과하였다. 셋째, 요구 유형별로는 시장동향(26.8%), 산재권(22.1%), 사업제안(19.9%), 아이템발굴 (16.8%), 품질인증(8.4%) 순이었다. 지원정보는 과학기술정보조사, 시장조사, 번역, 정보활용세미나 등이다. 지원에 따른 성과는 기술개발개선 및 제품출시 379건, 기술인증 88건, 특허/실용신안 출원등록 414건으로 파악되었다. 이상의 결과를 토대로 중소기업이 자력으로 R&D 정보를 활용하는데 어려움이 있는 만큼, 가칭 동남권과학기술정보지원센터를 설치할 것, 지역 특화산업분야 정보전문가를 양성할 것, KISTI의 중소기업 정보지원 인력과 예산을 확대할 것을 제언하였다.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.25-34
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• 2012

기업의 사회적책임 이행이 단일기업의 노력만이 아닌 공급망 전체의 노력으로 이루어진다면 보다 효율적이며 동기부여 측면에서 효과적인 사회적책임이 이루어질 것으로 예측할 수 있다. 이를 "사회적책임의 SCM적 접근"이라고 간주하면 SC-CSR(Supply Chain - Cooperate Social Responsibility)을 통해, 단일 기업의 사회적책임 이행보다는 공급망전체의 사회적책임 이행이 그 효과가 클 것이라고 예측할 수 있다. 현재의 사회적책임 이행에 대한 동기부여에 공급망에서의 사회적책임 이행요구 또는 이행실시 등이 더해진다면 미래의 사회적책임에 대한 동기부여는 더욱 강화되는 것을 실증하였다. 본 연구는 사회적책임의 이행 특히, 중소기업의 이행을 위해서는 단일 중소기업의 사회적책임 이행의지보다는 공급망 전체의 이행요구와 분위기가 촉매역할을 하여 사회적책임의 이행의지를 높이는 것을 SC-CSR적 접근을 통해 실증하였다.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2021

본 연구는 코로나19 시기 제조기업의 경영실적 현황과 고용 전망에 관한 연구로서 분석 자료는 통계청 마이크로 데이터 통합서비스 포털에서 제공하는 제조업 대상 2020년 3분기, 4분기 경기조사를 바탕으로 분석하였으며 대기업 83개 업체, 중소기업 435개 업체를 분석 자료로 활용하였다. 분석 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 기업 규모별 경영 실적이 고용창출에 미치는 변화는 거의 없는 것으로 분석되었다. 2021년 경기 전망 분석에서 대기업은 매출액은 증가할 것으로 분석되었지만 고용 창출에서는 66.3%가 거의 변화가 없었으며, 중소기업은 매출액 부분에서 31.3%가 거의 변화가 없다와 30.3%는 증가할 것이라는 경영실적 전망을 보였으나 고용 창출에는 58.9%로 거의 변화가 없는 것으로 분석되었다. 따라서 코로나19 시기에 기업의 경영실적에 변화가 없음을 알 수 있다. 즉, 대기업과 중소기업에 팬데믹 현상이 제조업 고용과 경영실적에는 큰 영향을 미치지 못하고 있다는 점에서 시사점을 찾을 수 있다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제15권10호
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• pp.65-80
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• 2017

Purpose - The purpose of the present study is to discover success factors for small and medium-sized exporting enterprises and to derive factors that can positively influence the export of small and medium-sized enterprises. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the problem solution mentioned above. Research design, data, and methodology - A total of 258 filled-in questionnaires were collected; afterwards, frequency and cross tabulation analyses were conducted. The PPML analytic technique was applied to the core factors analyzed in Stages 1 and 2 to conduct regression analysis (cause and effect analysis and estimation method), thereby deriving success factors. Result - Based on detailed factors, a total of 15 success factors directly/indirectly involved in the success of export in small and medium-sized enterprises comprising 9 success factors, three positive effect factors for export, and three governments support policy factors were identified. Conclusions - The present paper is a rare empirical study paper that found and presented three detailed factors that positively influence on export and three government support policy factors, in addition to the above factors. Therefore, the results can be used by small and medium-sized enterprises that require not only previous studies, but also actual export success factor.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.291-297
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• 2006

Since the six sigma strategy was first introduced to Korean enterprises in 1997, it has been taken as an important business strategy to strengthen the competitiveness of major Korean companies under the global competitive environment. These major companies also demand their suppliers to implement six sigma. But small and medium sized companies have several barriers to overcome for successful implementation of six sigma. First, the financial status is not so sound to support initial expenses for launching six sigma. Second, physical and human resources are not sufficient for driving six sigma. And finally, the infrastructure is not well established to manage and support the six sigma program. In this paper, we suggest a method to overcome these barriers and propose a model for establishing six sigma in a small and medium sized company. We also provide some practical case studies.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제9권9호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2018

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of non-bank depository institutions (non-bank financial corporations) lending to firms. The paper aims to contribute to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence from firm-level data and unveiling factors related to access to non-bank financial corporations by firms. Research design, data, and methodology - We used the data on borrowing by firms from CRETOP from years 2008 to 2011. Using the manufacturing industry, we examined what firm-level characteristics explained the increase in borrowing from non-bank financial corporations rather than the banks. Results - Analyzing the firm-level data from 2008 to 2011, we found that firms were more likely to borrow from non-bank financial insti­tutions as the size of the firm increases, implying that large firms have more access to non-bank financing than small and medium-sized firms. In addition, it also showed that small and medium-sized firms moved to non-bank financial corporations for loans. Conclusion - Non-bank depository institutions are not a sub­stitute for bank lending to firms. More specifically, they replace bank lending to firms mostly for large firms rather than small and medium-sized firms. Also, collateral and other firm-level characteristics do not matter in accounting for non-bank lending to firms.

• 한국정보시스템학회지:정보시스템연구
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.151-173
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• 2002

The purpose of the current study is to identify the critical success factors of information systems in small-and-medium-sized firms in general, and also to investigate any differences of those critical success factors between two different industries: the electronic and textile industries. To accomplish this purpose, we collected and analyzed 115 and 108 questionnaires from the electronic and textile industries respectively. From the results of statistical analysis, critical success factors of small-and-medium-sized companies in general were obtained, and critical success factors from two industries were compared and the differences were able to be identified. The results of the analysis of the questionnaires are as follows: 1) The organizational characteristics of the electronic industry showed some differences from those of the textile industry; 2) Small-and-medium-sized companies in the electronic industry appeared to have some differences from companies in the textile industry in terms of critical success factors of information systems. Such factors as education and training, quality level of software, capability of users, business processes, standardization of data management, level of organization, user involvement, support of top management were significantly different between two industries.

• International Journal of Quality Innovation
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.19-49
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• 2006

Due to the globoal economic effect, Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) is much threatened by China. Since remarkable advances have being made in information technology, taking competition advantage for an enterprise has become a very important issue when facing rigorous global competition. However, the business of the enterprise starts with finding the customers' demands, and ends with fulfilling customers' demands. Therefore, in order to increase competition advantage for SME, the customer management must be effectively strengthened, especially by increasing customer satisfaction and maintaining good relationship with the customer. This is the key for an enterprise leading to success. The purpose of this study is aiming to discussing the relational analysis between customer and SME by viewing the four aspects of customer relationship management (CRM), which are relation marketing, customer service, customer value, and customer satisfaction. Moreover, this research will perform an empirical analysis on CRM for a typical small and medium-sized company so as to grasp its real definition and enterprises' demands. The conclusions will be drawn from our literature survey and practical experience as well as site investigation. Recommendations are evolved from discussing the interaction between customers and enterprises in improving their constructing factors and increasing benefits and values.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.38-51
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• 2019

Purpose - An appreciable number of small- and medium-sized exporters have continuously succeeded in their export marketplaces even though they do not possess enough resources. Advocating that affiliation with an export service-provider plays an important role in this phenomenon, we aimed to theoretically explain how export service providers' competences and relational factors drive small- and medium-sized exporters' competitive advantages in the long-run. Design/methodology - Drawing prominently on the resource-based view and the relationship-marketing theory, we built an empirically testable model. The model showed the roles of exporter capabilities, export service-provider competences, and relational factors on small- and medium-sized exporters' sustainable competitive advantages. Findings - The results of our research showed that exporter production and branding capabilities positively influenced their sustainable competitive advantage. In addition, export service-providers' marketing competence and relationship-building competence positively moderated the effects of exporter capabilities on their parties' sustainable competitive advantages. Finally, affiliation parties' interfirm trust and relationship commitment positively moderated the effects of export service-provider competence on the relationship between exporter capabilities and sustainable competitive advantages. Originality/value - Although prior studies have highlighted the effects of an exporter's resources on export performance, our research filled a knowledge gap of the effects of other resources on export performance. First, we proposed two types of export service-provider, competence marketing and relationship-building, influencing exporters' competitive advantage. Second, the effects of relational factors were proposed in the context of export affiliations.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.301-311
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• 2023

This research aims to identify the role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can play in achieving the economic goals of the vision of Saudi Arabia 2030. The study relied on descriptive analysis, designing a standard model, and analyzing it using the Eviews9 program. The study also adopted the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The study area covered Alkharj and Hawtat Bani Tamim governorates. The sample size of the study was 142 participants. The study's results confirmed the existence of a significant impact of changes in independent variables (X1, X2, X3, X4), which are (GDP, non-oil exports, number of employees, and public revenues), respectively. The dependent variable (Y) represents the number of small and medium-sized businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it was found that 61.3% of small and medium-sized enterprises in the governorates of Al-Kharj and Hawtat Bani Tamim operate in the commercial sector. Most study participants concur that SMEs significantly lowered the unemployment rate and helped boost the GDP rate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The obstacles and difficulties facing the establishment of these enterprises were financial problems, marketing problems, and corporate monopoly. Furthermore, most of the small and medium l enterprises faced financing problems.