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Title

The Role of Government Support in Sustainable Competitive Position and Firm Performance.

Authors

Songling, Yang; Ishtiaq, Muhammad; Anwar, Muhammad; Ahmed, Hamid

Abstract

Achievement of sustainable competitive position and superior performance is the first priority of business organizations. However, small firms, due to fairly known reasons; lack of resources, financial capabilities and lack of managerial skills are often unable to succeed in their mission. Hence, they often look for less risky and convenience sources to compete in the market. A variety of factors has been tested towards a firm competitive position and performance but the role of government support in this perspective has received minor attention. The present study examines the influence of government financial support and nonfinancial support on firm performance with mediating role of the sustainable competitive position. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling in Analysis Moment of Structure (AMOS) on a data set of 326 Pakistani Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). The results indicate that government financial and nonfinancial support have a significant influence on sustainable competitive position and firm performance. Additionally, a sustainable competitive position partially mediates the relationship between government support and firm performance. Government bodies and policy makers are advised to provide financial and nonfinancial support to SMEs which in turn can upsurge economic growth and sustainability.

Subjects

BUSINESS enterprises; ORGANIZATIONAL performance; SMALL business management

Publication

Sustainability (2071-1050), 2018, Vol 10, Issue 10, p3495

ISSN

2071-1050

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/su10103495