Management practices and SME performance

We examine the association between management practices and SME performance in Britain over the period 2011–2015, using a unique dataset which links survey data on management practices with firm performance data from the UK's official business register. We find that SMEs are less likely to use...

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Published in:Scottish journal of political economy 2019-09, Vol.66 (4), p.527-558
Main Authors: Forth, John, Bryson, Alex
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Management
Organizational performance
Productivity
Skills
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Summary:We examine the association between management practices and SME performance in Britain over the period 2011–2015, using a unique dataset which links survey data on management practices with firm performance data from the UK's official business register. We find that SMEs are less likely to use formal management practices than larger firms. However, such practices appear to have demonstrable benefits for those SMEs who use them, being positively associated with firm survival, growth and productivity. Our results add further weight to policy initiatives which seek to encourage SMEs to improve their management skills and capabilities.
ISSN:0036-9292
1467-9485
DOI:10.1111/sjpe.12209