Original Research
The impact of work experience of small and medium-sized enterprises owners or managers on their competitive intelligence awareness and practices
Submitted: 23 January 2013 | Published: 19 June 2013
About the author(s)
Rene Pellissier, Department of Business Management, University of South Africa, South AfricaTshilidzi E. Nenzhelele, Department of Business Management, University of South Africa, South Africa
Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this research was to establish the influence of owners’ and managers' working experience of CI practice and awareness in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) environment.
Method: This research was quantitative in nature and a questionnaire was used to collect data from SMEs owners and managers in The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
Results: This research indicates that SMEs in the study are aware of CI through education and training. Moreover, the study reveals that the working experience of owners and managers has a great influence on awareness and practice of CI and one should implement training programmes in this domain to assist with building competitive advantage.
Conclusion: Small and medium-sized enterprises owners or managers’ years of working experience has a greater influence on awareness and practice of CI. Put differently, years of working experience is a great predictor of CI awareness and practice.
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doi: 10.22495/rgcv5i4c1art3