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Critical success factors of small and medium enterprises in Vietnam

AuthorDo Thi Kim Thoa
Call NumberAIT RSPR no. SM-99-64
Subject(s)Small business--Vietnam
NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractThis research study is conducted with the objective of identifying the critical success of small and medium enterprises in Vietnam. First the research reviews some of the previous studies on the topic for having an understanding of the critical success factors of SMEs in general. In the next step, with the main objective of the study is focused on SMEs in Vietnam, five ยท selected successful enterprises are interviewed in an attempt to identify the critical factors that has lead to the success of their business. The research comes out with ten factors to be found from these cases. The findings show that experience seems to be the most critical factor, followed by a good business plan, and special competitive advantage. Entrepreneurs are recommended to take into account these factors, among others, in preparing business plan for new venture as well as existing business.
Year1999
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Management (SOM)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM)
Chairperson(s)Do Ba Khang
Examination Committee(s)Tang, John C. S.;Swierczek, Fredric W.
Scholarship Donor(s)Government of Norway
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999


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