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1 - Total Rewards for Knowledge Workers: Developing a Model in Small and Medium Enterprises
hadise khorrami

Recent study aims to provide a model for Total Rewards for knowledge workers of small and medium enterprises. Compensation in this research is explained based on the human capital approach and the synthesis of research literature in four dimensions: pay, benefits, work More

Recent study aims to provide a model for Total Rewards for knowledge workers of small and medium enterprises. Compensation in this research is explained based on the human capital approach and the synthesis of research literature in four dimensions: pay, benefits, work environment and Learning and development. The present study was carried out with a mixed approach. An interview method used to develop the model in the qualitative study. Then a structural equation modeling approach is used to verify the model. Qualitative data analyzed using content analysis and a confirmatory factor analysis technique utilized in quantitative verification study. Findings showed that pay, development and growth, work environment and benefits are respectively have the most explanation in the model. Based on the findings of the research, we presented executive implications and further research topics for small and medium business environment. Manuscript profile

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2 - Components affecting the adoption of electronic commerce by the small and medium enterprises in the agricultural sector
Maryam Yazdani Zanganeh Bahman Khosro pour

Through deep study of library, the factors affecting adoption of electronic commerce by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector with the objective importance of these factors is assessed. Achievement of objectives such as equitable distribution of More

Through deep study of library, the factors affecting adoption of electronic commerce by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector with the objective importance of these factors is assessed. Achievement of objectives such as equitable distribution of resources in disadvantaged areas, increasing production and exports, strengthening of economic mobility, enhance entrepreneurship, employment and increased job opportunities demonstrates is role of small enterprises in the agricultural sector development. Now, small enterprises play an important role in the development economic indicators and So take advantage of new methods of doing business such as e-commerce process will be very effective role in the development and success of these enterprises in the agricultural sector. In this regard, e-commerce will be able to trade agricultural products and e and more than any other technology will find its match. This study shows that many benefits of e-commerce for the businesses and in variety of ways such as providing better services for consumers, suppliers and consumers find new and improved business process efficiency there. Factors such as compatibility, relative advantage and perceived increased in profit has positive affect than on electronic commerce are accepted. Small-scale enterprises should pay more attention to application technologies such as electronic commerce and communications networks to ensure their methods of work and organizational culture is compatible with e-commerce. Interest should promote awareness of the benefits of using e-commerce by the SMEs in agriculture sector and give increased awareness can be through workshops, seminars and training courses , extension about the e-commerce achieved. Manuscript profile

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3 - Organizational Intelligence as a strong device in the management of Knowledge based firms
Gholamreza Malekzadeh

Knowledge based enterprises are faced with the rapidly changing events in economical, technological, social, cultural, and political environment. Successful reaction to these organizations in a very dynamic and inimical trade ambiance depends on their ability to provide More

Knowledge based enterprises are faced with the rapidly changing events in economical, technological, social, cultural, and political environment. Successful reaction to these organizations in a very dynamic and inimical trade ambiance depends on their ability to provide relevant information and find adequate solutions to the problems that they are faced with. The attention of managers must be focused on designing of the so called “Organizational intelligence” and intellectual abilities of an organization (organizational learning, communication and memory). As a result of these trends, a relatively new concept in organizational theory has developed – Organizational Intelligence. The aim of this paper, after determining the concept of organizational intelligence, is to identify organizational intelligence and learning as one of the most powerful tools in managing knowledge based organizations and enterprises Manuscript profile

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4 - Identification of Traditional Tools & Solutions of Knowledge Management in Low-Tech Enterprises
Saeed hosein Rafuati

Management experts have considered knowledge management, in the course of the past several years, as a managerial solution and have recommended, to the managers, the application of its tools for increasing the enterprise efficiency. This point should be also mentioned More

Management experts have considered knowledge management, in the course of the past several years, as a managerial solution and have recommended, to the managers, the application of its tools for increasing the enterprise efficiency. This point should be also mentioned that prior to the current development of knowledge management literature, knowledge management existed in enterprises in traditional ways. Definitely the effective development of new knowledge management tools in these enterprises must be firstly based on the same traditional tools, in order to improve them, and secondly these tools must conform to the enterprises' structure- and also the elements of this structure. One of the most crucial elements of this structure is technology level; however, it is needless to mention that knowledge management tools for low-tech enterprises are different from those for high-tech enterprises. Throughout the article, based on a statistical research carried out in small and medium enterprises in the area of metal industry- with low technology level- traditional knowledge management tools in-use are determined and defined. Manuscript profile

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5 - Various methods of Small and Medium Enterprise's (SME) finance in various stage of lifecycle
Mohammadreza sadrinia Samaneh Mirasadi Mohsen Varvani

Today the small and medium enterprises have irrefutable role in the progress and prosperity countries. Thus, they are attended for politicians and officials. One of the basic necessities of retains and establishment of small and medium enterprise is the issue of financi More

Today the small and medium enterprises have irrefutable role in the progress and prosperity countries. Thus, they are attended for politicians and officials. One of the basic necessities of retains and establishment of small and medium enterprise is the issue of financial needs. The study of various methods of financing small and medium enterprises can help entrepreneurs to ensure their companies survival. The studies show that small and medium enterprises are using different methods for providing required capital in various stages of their life cycle. Resources such as internal resources, and debt and loan are used in various stages in SME s life cycle. In this article we are trying to introduce small and medium enterprise and their requirements at a glance. The the different methods that owners of these agencies could used for their financial institution, are studied. Manuscript profile

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6 - The Role of Internet in SME Growth Strategies
Saeed Sehat Mona Abdollahpour

Title: The Role of Internet in SME Growth Strategies Author/Authors Email/Emails Saeed Sehat sehhat@yahoo.com Mona Abdollahpour abdolahpour@gmail.com Abstract: Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) have been recognized as important contributors in the economy More

Title: The Role of Internet in SME Growth Strategies Author/Authors Email/Emails Saeed Sehat sehhat@yahoo.com Mona Abdollahpour abdolahpour@gmail.com Abstract: Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) have been recognized as important contributors in the economy of many countries and new opportunities are opening for them in domestic and international market. It is vital for an SME to grow in order to remain competitive in these markets. According to researchers studies, there are no single theories which can sufficiently explain the growth of an SME, but the importance and use of the internet is becoming increasingly visible among small and medium enterprises. However, in spite of the potential of the Internet, most of the firms do not view it as a key to their strategies for growth. The aim of this article is to investigate how SMEs are using the Internet in strategies they adopt for growth. Manuscript profile

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7 - Explanation of Research and Developments Networking Effect in the Valus Improvement of SMEs
Abass Khamse Reza Radfar

In the recent years, importance and the role of small and medium enterprises was on the increase in industrial and developing countries. With the appearance of modern technology in the production and communications, some transitions have been created in the ways of prod More

In the recent years, importance and the role of small and medium enterprises was on the increase in industrial and developing countries. With the appearance of modern technology in the production and communications, some transitions have been created in the ways of production, distribution and organizational structure of agencies, and in this regard the importance of small and medium units has been found an upward movement. Developed countries and recently developed ones, have always applied special policies and strategies for improvement of small and medium industries and facilitating of enterprises entrance in the economical arena. They have applied those strategies for the competitions guarantee in the free market and restraint of big companies monopolization. Networking is referred to groups of enterprises which have cooperation in the special project with each other, and are using their own specialties for overcoming the usual and common difficulties, and gaining access to better efficiency. Networks are propounded in the universal trading subjects as a strong situation and condition, and have considered in the modern trading realm since 90s. Its importance as assistance in the creation of innovations in small and medium enterprises has been considered increasingly. Because small and medium enterprises have similar bonds, difficulties and opportunities, so they are providing the same networking policy strategy, the suitable networking facilities that are proportional with necessities and requirements of small and medium enterprises. Furthermore, clustering and networking of small and medium enterprises are considered as an important informational source and ideas creation for the process and productions innovations. On the other hand, the related small and medium enterprises can have the continual research and development, in which total sum of expenses is less than the research and developments expenses of each one solitarily and separately. In addition, products development, processs recovery, common consultation and coordination in the processs recovery of small and medium enterprises, which have been located in the networking discipline, are more fruitful than the processing and consultation of the distinct small and medium enterprises.Adoption of standard certificates and their related codes for the networking organizations is more accessible and cheaper. Also the instructional networks are providing this possibility, for accessing to the continual educational sources, for all small and medium enterprises in the networks. And finally advantages which obtained from the formation of small and medium enterprises networks can fulfill their needs in relation to their entrance to the universal competition arena. In this essay it was tried to consider the role of research and development networking among the small and medium enterprises and study the opportunities and problems which obtained from that. Furthermore, we will discuss the advantages and benefits of clustering and networking among the small and medium enterprises. The creation of values which obtained from research and development networking in the success and development of small and medium enterprises in the competition market will be analyzed too. Manuscript profile

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8 - The Role of R&D on Job Creation and Value Added of Small and Medium Enterprises
Bita Faramarzpour Darzini Nasrin Khandan

The organization economic co-operation and development (O.E.C.D) gives the definition of R&D as a creative work which is done based on systematic structure in order to find new usage out of technical and scientific resulted knowledge. Before the second world war, only a More

The organization economic co-operation and development (O.E.C.D) gives the definition of R&D as a creative work which is done based on systematic structure in order to find new usage out of technical and scientific resulted knowledge. Before the second world war, only a few non-governmental institutions did research about industries. But at the time of the war, the R&D works developed quickly and the complexity of R&D works increased, so that resulted in improvement of new products. R&D importance and governments support and R&D proportion of GDP shows countries development ratio. In the present article, in order to have a better survey of R&Ds position and its network coincreasing ratio in Iran; at first librarian studies were done and some developed countries supporting samples were reviewed. All of them showed that relationship and network creation between R&D units in governmental and nongovernmental sectors in our country, accompanied with the relationship between industry and university. This, can be practical in the best way in form of reinforcing of technology and science parks model. Then the R&D position is studied in Kerman industries. According to managers opinions, many of them emphasized R&D and started to build R&D units and they believed, it is so effective in profitability and value creation. But the important point is the supporting role of the government and the better effort to make the result of the researches applicable and the works of R&D in form of network. Manuscript profile

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9 - A Development Bank for Small and Medium Enterprises in Iran (SME bank of IRAN)
Mohammad reza Edraki

Financial supports just include a part of SMEs essential needs which will be performed through Banking institutions, Development Financial Institutions (DFIs), Leasing and Factoring Companies, Venture Capital Companies (VCs) to support and assist these Enterprises. But More

Financial supports just include a part of SMEs essential needs which will be performed through Banking institutions, Development Financial Institutions (DFIs), Leasing and Factoring Companies, Venture Capital Companies (VCs) to support and assist these Enterprises. But development and formation new technical institutions in financial and advisory services lines from SMEs still seems to be necessary. SME Bank of Iran is one of these new and necessary institutes which can be effective as a Development Financial Institution to initiate SMEs businesses, and responding to their special necessity. This Bank as a financial institute and through related financial and advisory proceses can help for financial supports and necessary supplement helps of SMEs. Advisory services in SME Bank of Iran, absolutely, must be presented in an integrated form for financial supports and venture creation. Manuscript profile

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10 - Identification and Analysis of the Main Strategic Components Affecting the Failure of Knowledge-Based Companies in Iran (The Case Study: Technology and Science Park of Kermanshah City)
Donya Gholami Ali Ramezani

10.7508/jstpi.2019.01.008

It is more than one decade that Iran is trying to get away from Oil economy and approaching to the knowledge-based economy. The government tries to close the university to industry by setting up the technology and science parks. It tries to promote the new technologies More

It is more than one decade that Iran is trying to get away from Oil economy and approaching to the knowledge-based economy. The government tries to close the university to industry by setting up the technology and science parks. It tries to promote the new technologies by supporting start-ups. Now, we are in a time that many of the start-up companies can grow and produce the Advanced Services and productions. But they have faced with a strategic challenge. This challenge is their problem about selling the products and Knowledge-based services. Indeed, the products and Knowledge-based services are faced with the problem of entry into the business. This research, tries to study the four factors that have the most influence in the failure of companies in sailing, exchanging, and Commercialization of their technologies. We discuss about these challenges and test them in a fieldwork. The results of our research show the reasons of their failure in business are the lack of government interference in facilitating the process of technology exchange, the lack of brand, distrust of industry and State organs and business to Knowledge-based products. Statistical Society is the active technology and science parks in Iran. This model was tested by the trivial squares minimum technique and Smart Plus software. Manuscript profile

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11 - Cloud Computing Technology in the Management of Human Resources for Small and Medium Enterprises - Applications, Advantages and Challenges
Mona Kardani malekinezhad Mohammad Mahdi Farahi

10.52547/jstpi.20774.15.60.50

In recent years, the advent of cloud computing has brought significant advances in the IT industry, and business management. One of the most important advantages of this technology is its reduced cost and the ability to seamlessly manage resources without the need for c More

In recent years, the advent of cloud computing has brought significant advances in the IT industry, and business management. One of the most important advantages of this technology is its reduced cost and the ability to seamlessly manage resources without the need for costly deployment of multiple infrastructures and software, and is thus widely used in the deployment of management systems and systems in organizations. Cloud computing technology has also been widely used in human resource management systems. In many cases the implementation and deployment of multiple HRM systems and software, especially for small and medium-sized organizations, entails numerous costs. Cloud computing technology is a tool that allows organizations to form and manage management systems, including their own human resource management systems, in a seamless, low-cost cloud environment. The purpose of this study is to explore the applications, advantages and challenges of cloud computing technology in human resource management, and its implementation requirements especially in small and medium enterprises. The study was carried out through library method and literature review. And it has attempted to review how literature and the requirements of cloud computing are applied in human resource management by reviewing literature and research in this area. Based on the findings of this study, the applications of cloud computing in human resource management systems in SMEs are widespread. This technology can be used in talent recruitment, training and development of human resources, compensation management systems, and human resource management and evaluation. Also, the advantages and challenges of this technology in human resource management of small and medium-sized enterprises can be categorized into two general categories, including internal and external factors. Internal advantages and challenges include technical, security, human, and financial factors, and external factors include environmental and legal factors. The applications and advantages and challenges of this technology are described in detail in the HRM systems of SMEs. The findings of this study can serve as a basis for companies and organizations to manage small organizations using and utilizing cloud computing technology in human resource management systems. Manuscript profile

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12 - Assess and prioritize strategie formulation factors affecting small and medium enterprise to improve knowledge base by using ANP (Case Study: Isfahan Science and Technology Town)
عبداله احمدی جشوقانی غلامرضا اسماعیلیان

In the turbulent economic environment of the country and taken financial sanctions against the country, the knowledge base economy is one of the solutions out of the downturn and economic growth. Knowledge Based Economy, a new economy where knowledge is the main source More

In the turbulent economic environment of the country and taken financial sanctions against the country, the knowledge base economy is one of the solutions out of the downturn and economic growth. Knowledge Based Economy, a new economy where knowledge is the main source of growth and wealth creation. The main driver of Knowledge Based Economy, companies are knowledge base. Knowledge based companies and institutions, corporation institutions in order to synergy of science and wealth, knowledge-based economic development, scientific and economic goals (including the development and application of Invention and Innovation) and the commercialization of research and development (including design and production of goods and services) in the field of high technology and high added value, especially in the production of software is formed. The companies requires for the life and success selected careful planning and appropriate strategies. In this paper, based on previous studies, to evaluate the factors in fluencing the selection of an appropriate strategy to develop the knowledge base of its strategy. The aim of this study was to develop and select right strategy for the success of the Company. Similar studies evaluating external and internal factors such as the management of marketing and sales, finance, human resources, research and development was accomplished by using network analysis (ANP) with Super Decisions software and to prioritize them was discussed. The marketing and sales agent has been through more then anthers prioritize. Manuscript profile

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13 - An Investigation of Knowledge Management capability success factors in small Technology based enterprises in Technology Incubators
مصطفی کاظمی Gholamreza Malekzadeh

Success Factors in Knowledge Management (KM) capability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have less been systematically investigated. Existing studies have derived their CSFs from large companies' perspectives and have not considered the needs of small businesses. More

Success Factors in Knowledge Management (KM) capability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have less been systematically investigated. Existing studies have derived their CSFs from large companies' perspectives and have not considered the needs of small businesses. In this article, existing studies on Knowledge Management capability success factors were reviewed and their limitations were identified. By integrating insights drawn from these studies, the authors proposed a set of 11 CSFs which is believed to be more suitable for SMEs. An empirical assessment was conducted to evaluate the extent of success of proposed propositions using experts’ opinions. The overall results from the empirical assessment were positive, thus reflecting the appropriateness of the proposed success factors. The set of success factors can act as a list of items for SMEs to address when adopting KM. However it can provide a common language for managers to discuss and study the factors crucial for the success of KM in SMEs. The results show that adequate and suitable leadership and management supports, use of Information Technology, bussiness strategies, motivation, resource availability, personnel education, human resource management, performance assessment measures, infrastructures and Knowledge Management processes can increase Knowledge Management capability in small firms. Organization culture, Leadership and management and leader supports and Information Technology were the most important factors Manuscript profile

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14 - An Analysis of the Role of Organizational Culture in Developing Entrepreneurial Behavior in Small and Medium enterprise
seyed mohammad mosavi jad haydar mohammadi Arman Ahmadizad

Having entrepreneurial spirit and behavior for small and medium enterprises is essential and inevitable, in order to adapt to environmental conditions and changes. This behavior must be institutionalized within the heart of that organization's culture. This research is More

Having entrepreneurial spirit and behavior for small and medium enterprises is essential and inevitable, in order to adapt to environmental conditions and changes. This behavior must be institutionalized within the heart of that organization's culture. This research is an applied and descriptive correlation study. The statistical population of this study is small and medium enterprise managers in Sanandaj, with the names of small and medium enterprises with 120 companies being announced by Sanandaj industrial partners. Based on the number of companies and the use of the Morgan table, 92 of the owners of these small and medium enterprise were randomly selected. In this study, the questionnaire was used to collect information. After completing the questionnaires, the collected data were analyzed using SPSS software in two descriptive and inferential fields. The results show that organizational culture is related to entrepreneurial behaviors. However, managers of these businesses gave the most value to the fundamental values among the dimensions of organizational culture and also aimed at reversing the relationship with entrepreneurial behaviors. Manuscript profile

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15 - Designing a model for the creation of export consortia in the context of industrial clusters
Mahmood Ghayoomi mohammad hosein abooie Mohammad Ali Vahdat Abolghasem Ebrahimi

Despite the considerable number of small and medium size enterprises, their impact on the economic area is not remarkable due to the existing limitations in the area of financial resource, human resource, market accessibility and market information. Since most of the ac More

Despite the considerable number of small and medium size enterprises, their impact on the economic area is not remarkable due to the existing limitations in the area of financial resource, human resource, market accessibility and market information. Since most of the active enterprises in industrial clusters are small and medium enterprises, and considering that the characteristics of the industrial cluster affect the function of active enterprises within the cluster and these features facilitate marketing and export activities, One of the most significant ways to overcome these limitations is to organizing and strengthening of the powers of the small firms through the establishment of network and common collaboration between enterprises in the export area as well as the design of a model for the establishment of export consortia. In this research, the goal is providing a model for the creation of export consortia in the context of industrial clusters, information resources from semi-structured interviews with cluster development agent, managers of industrial units that involved in industrial clusters and the study of institutional documents, were collected. It identifies the dimensions, components and features that influence the establishment of a successful export consortium according to the grounded theory by doing open, axial, and selective coding. In addition, 205 concepts were categorized in the form of a model into 26 sub-categories and 6 main categories including causal conditions, main phenomena, executive strategies, underlying factors, confounding factors and consequences. By receiving expert opinions on industrial clusters and export consortiums with a successful or unsuccessful experience through statistical analysis of the questionnaire and using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and through identifying the weight of each category and concept, their relative importance in the success of export consortia was discussed. The proposed model incorporates all the factors that contribute to the establishment of successful export consortia and can be used as a comprehensive model. Manuscript profile

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16 - Providing a pattern of digital entrepreneurship in small and medium companies in South Khorasan province During COVID-19
Asma Tavazoeifar Mohim Tash Soheila Keshavarz

During the Quidd-19 epidemic, the importance of paying attention to digital businesses has increased and the need for the growth and survival of such businesses is to pay attention to competitive advantages. One of these competitive advantages is the innovativeness of b More

During the Quidd-19 epidemic, the importance of paying attention to digital businesses has increased and the need for the growth and survival of such businesses is to pay attention to competitive advantages. One of these competitive advantages is the innovativeness of business products, which is a fundamental and inseparable indicator of the concept of entrepreneurship; Therefore, paying attention to digital entrepreneurship in businesses in the current situation will play a significant role in the economic development of societies; Therefore, the purpose of this study is to Providing a pattern of digital entrepreneurship in small and medium companies in South Khorasan province. This research is a descriptive, survey and correlational research, and in terms of classification based on results and application, it is an applied research. The statistical population of questionnaire 1 consists of experts of companies in Birjand Industrial Town. In order to prioritize the dimensions, components and indicators of the model, Questionnaire was designed that to use hierarchical analysis, senior managers of companies in Birjand Industrial Park were selected as the statistical population. To analyze the data, confirmatory factor analysis and modeling of structural equations with Smart pls software and in order to prioritize the dimensions and components, the method of hierarchical analysis using Expert choice software has been used. The results show that all model indicators affect small and medium enterprises in South Khorasan province. And the most important dimension, component and index of the research model are, respectively, internal organization, organizational capabilities and government support Manuscript profile

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17 - Investigating the moderating effect of social capital and environmental uncertainty on entrepreneurial orientation and performance with the mediating role of innovation speed in knowledge-based small and medium enterprises of Razavi Khorasan Province
hossein balouchi Mohammadi Hosseini Seyed Ahmad ehsan mohammadi bajgiran

In today's dynamic environment, having appropriate strategies alone is not enough for organizations and they must be able to coordinate with their environment. It is small and medium companies. This study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive and survey in term More

In today's dynamic environment, having appropriate strategies alone is not enough for organizations and they must be able to coordinate with their environment. It is small and medium companies. This study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive and survey in terms of data collection method. A questionnaire based on standard questionnaires was used to collect data. The statistical population of the research was the managers of small and medium-sized knowledge-based companies in Khorasan Razavi province, which had more than 316 knowledge-based companies operating in Khorasan Razavi province. Based on Cochran's formula, 320 people were considered as samples and completed the questionnaire. Data analysis for both the direct relationship model and the moderator model was done using the structural equation modeling method in Lisrel software. The obtained results showed that entrepreneurial orientation has an effect on company performance and innovation speed. Also, the mediating role of innovation speed in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance was confirmed. In addition, the results confirmed the moderating role of contingent capital and environmental uncertainty in relation to entrepreneurial orientation and company performance Manuscript profile

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