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Wasiuzzaman, Shaista (2019) Resource sharing in interfirm alliances between SMEs and large firms and SME access to finance: A study of Malaysian SMEs. Management Research Review, 42. pp. 1-24. ISSN 2040-8269

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Abstract

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of interfirm alliances in the form of resource sharing in influencing the access to finance of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Further, the effect of different forms of resource sharing – tangible and intangible – is also studied. Design/methodology/approach Survey questionnaire was distributed to 456 SMEs in the manufacturing sector and a total of 146 responses were gathered. However, out of these, only 88 responses could be used as only these SMEs had alliances with large firms. Investigation into the relationship between interfirm alliances and SME access to finance was carried out using structural equation modeling – partial least squares. Findings It is found that interfirm alliances play a significant positive role in influencing SME access to finance. As interfirm alliances are measured as the extent of resource sharing, further analysis is carried out on the different forms of resource sharing, i.e. tangible and intangible. Tangible resource (asset and cost) sharing significantly influences SME access to finance but intangible resource (knowledge and information) sharing does not. Originality/value This study contributes to the understanding of the effects of interfirm alliances on the financing of SMEs. So far, most studies have only focused on the management and technological gains of interfirm alliances. Therefore, this study contributes significantly to literature on resource sharing among firms.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malaysia, Access to finance, Resource sharing, Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD2321-4730.9 Industry > HD2340.8-2346.5 Small and medium-sized businesses, artisans, handicrafts, trades
Divisions:	Faculty of Management (FOM)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2022 03:26
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2022 03:26
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/9104

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