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7. Training Provision and the Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Research Report No. 26.

Author

Department for Education and Employment, London (England)., Westhead, Paul, and Storey, David J.

Abstract

The literature on the training provided by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Great Britain was reviewed to determine the extent and quality of training available and the link between training provision and small business performance. Smaller firms were less likely to offer training, and the training they did provide was generally inferior to that provided by large firms. The relative reluctance of small firms to provide training was attributed more to supply and demand factors than to small firm owners' ignorance of the benefits of training. No well-conducted research was found showing that provision of training by SMEs enhanced subsequent performance by the firm providing the training. Studies of individuals exiting from training courses generally reported high levels of trainee satisfaction. Policymakers were cautioned to avoid statements implying that training has a clear "bottom line" impact when attempting to encourage SMEs to offer training, and they were advised that increasing the quantity of trained labor in the economy may require a larger financial contribution from employees, who are the primary beneficiaries of training. (The bibliography contains 168 references. Appended are tables detailing the methodologies and findings of 37 studies of training in SMEs.) (MN)

Published
1997

46. Strategic changes in family firms post management buyout: Ownership and governance issues

Author

Scholes, Louise, Wright, Mike, Westhead, Paul, and Bruining, Hans

Subjects
Management buyouts -- Evaluation, Logistic regression -- Usage, Family corporations -- Management, Family-owned business enterprises -- Management, Strategic planning (Business) -- Evaluation, Company business management, Business, Business, international
Published
2010

47. Family firm diversity and development: an introduction

Author

Westhead, Paul, Howorth, Carole, and Rose, Mary

Subjects
Family corporations -- Management, Family-owned business enterprises -- Management, Workplace multiculturalism -- Evaluation, Company business management, Business, Business, international
Published
2010

49. Internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and international entrepreneurship: a critique and policy implications

Author

Wright, Mike, Westhead, Paul, and Ucbasaran, Deniz

Subjects
Small and medium sized companies -- International aspects, Globalization -- Analysis, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

Current concepts and developments related to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises are examined. An argument for a more balanced policy support for SME internationalization is also presented.

Published
2007

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