Personal values and SME innovation in a Muslim ethnic group in Indonesia
Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
ISSN: 2053-4604
Article publication date: 22 October 2020
Issue publication date: 12 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the relationship between personal values and small and medium enterprise (SME) innovation in Minangkabau, a Muslim ethnic group in Indonesia.
Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative approach was used to survey 400 small business owners. Structural models were estimated using WarpPLS.
Findings
The study established that SME owners had mixed values. This highlights the context of entrepreneurship because it provides an understanding of the links between personal values and some innovation-related constructs.
Research limitations/implications
The study made a little comparison of personal values in other Muslim societies. It is beneficial as a reference for future studies on comparisons between the Minangkabau and other ethnic Muslim groups.
Practical implications
Minangkabau small enterprise entrepreneurs need reflection on their values and business innovation because integrating these two aspects strengthens business identity.
Social implications
The entrepreneurs may need to balance personal and socio-cultural values to implement both business innovation and social harmony successfully.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that takes into account the innovation concept. It examines personal values related to some concepts on innovation. It can partly be explained by the high level of religiosity in the Minangkabau ethnic group.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank Dessy Kurnia Sari, Wahdini Purba, Mestika Zed, and Taufik Abdullah for their comments on an earlier draft of this article.
Citation
Games, D., Soutar, G. and Sneddon, J. (2021), "Personal values and SME innovation in a Muslim ethnic group in Indonesia", Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 1012-1032. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-01-2020-0008
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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