International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Analyzing the Impact of Perceived Environmental Uncertainty on SME Alliance Formation: An Indian Perspective

  • Author:
  • Rohit Prabhudesai1,, CH. V. V. S. N. V. Prasad2, Shardul Walwadkar3, Shubham Agrawal4
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 37 to 43

1Department of Economics, BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, Sancoale, Goa, India

2Department of Economics, BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, Sancoale, Goa, India

3BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, Sancoale, Goa, India. Email: f2014798@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in

4BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, Sancoale, Goa, India. Email: agshubham0804@gmail.com

*Corresponding author Email: rohit.prabhudesai@hotmail.com

Online published on 9 February, 2018.

Abstract

Extant literature provides mixed findings on the impact of perceived environmental uncertainty on the alliance formation patterns of SMEs. This study aims to provide specific insights on this relationship from an Indian context. Based on a study of 127 SMEs in the manufacturing sector, the results indicate that alliance formation is positively associated with environmental uncertainty perceived by the managers of an Indian SME. The paper provides important practical and theoretical implications.

Keywords

Alliances, Alliance formation, Perceived environmental uncertainty, Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs