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The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101910 The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness Magwegwe, Frank ichelp@gibs.co.za Hlatshwayo, Siphiwe UCTD Dynamic Capabilities Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Funding Readiness Funder Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024. This study will investigate the influence of dynamic capabilities on small and medium-sized enterprises funding readiness among SMEs in Pretoria, Gauteng Province. This study explored the main elements of dynamic capabilities, how SMEs apply dynamic capabilities to respond to changes in their business environments, and challenges facing them in accessing funding. The research method adopted in the study was qualitative, with the adoption of interpretivist philosophical approach that assisted the researcher to interpret the findings from the subjective experiences of the participants. Participants were selected through a purposive sampling method, with the use of face-to-face semi-structured interviews. The analysis of data was done through thematic analysis. The emergent themes are representative of the findings of the study. These findings suggest that the dynamic capabilities significantly improve the funding readiness of SMEs, although it highlighted that SMEs also face challenges in accessing funding such as limited access to funding, lack of knowledge of SME operations by funders, market competition, compliance and regulatory processes, non-standardisation of funding application processes and other socio-economic factors. Based on these findings, recommendations are made to managers of SMEs as well as to policymakers with a view to promoting dynamic capabilities and, ultimately, increasing the access to finance by SMEs. These findings have implications for managerial practice, funding institutions and policymakers in the SME sector. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-08:Decent work and economic growth SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2025-04-08T10:03:55Z 2025-04-08T10:03:55Z 2025-05-05 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101910 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Dynamic Capabilities Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Funding Readiness Funder The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness |
| title | The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness |
| title_full | The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness |
| title_fullStr | The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness |
| title_short | The influence of dynamic capabilities on SME funding readiness |
| title_sort | influence of dynamic capabilities on sme funding readiness |
| topic | UCTD Dynamic Capabilities Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Funding Readiness Funder |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101910 |