Human Resource Development (HRD) in small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) is a
significant area of scholarship. However, the cumulativeness of research on HRD in SMEs …

Small-scale firms are essential contributors to employment generation and growth of many
economies. In recognition of their salient role, several policy interventions have been …

Purpose–This study attempts to understand the nature and activities of growth‐oriented
women‐owned businesses in the East of England by highlighting the problems faced by …

Enterprise policies play a central role in economic development across frica, but more
effective, evidence‐based policy evaluation is required to inform future interventions. The …

This article draws upon survey data from New Zealand small-and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs) to explore the relationship between training, collaboration and innovation …

This research aims to investigate the effect of Business Development Services (BDS),
namely the non-financial services and financial services on the performance of …

In today's competitive business environment, the capabilities and skills of employees are
fundamental requirements for continuous productivity, innovation and success in small and …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore how employees in small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) practise and view workplace learning at three different life-cycle stages …

This paper examines how SMEs organize their training process, the extent to which they
apply training practices that are well-grounded in literature, and how these impact upon their …

The Problem The evolution of human resource development (HRD) practices in Australian-
based organizations has been the focus of only limited rigorous longitudinal research …