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| Author: | Gumede, V. |
| Title: | Export propensities and intensities of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in South Africa |
| Journal: | Small business economics
2004 : JUN, VOL. 22:5, p. 379-389 |
| Index terms: | Exports Markets Manufacturing Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) South Africa |
| Freeterms: | SME |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The basic premise of this study is that enterprise linkages, export marketing, and sunk costs significantly affect the propensities to export and intensities of exporting of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of manufacturing in South Africa. The tested hypothesis was that SMEs break through into foreign markets with relative ease when involved in linkages because they facilitate information flows. A theoretical perspective adopted was that SMEs involved in enterprise linkages having intermediaries are in a better position to enter and exit international markets. Empirical testing using survey data confirms this. This study, therefore, recommends that export promotion initiatives should take these factors into account. There are many possibilities discussed in this study. |
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