Table of Contents
Title Page
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
References
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Resource-Based View Theory
2.2.2 Institutional Theory
2.2.3 Stakeholder Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Concept of Government Support Programmes
2.3.2 Concept of Small and Medium Enterprises
2.3.3 Concept of SME Sustainability
2.3.4 Concept of Financial Support Programmes
2.3.5 Concept of Capacity-Building and Training Programmes
2.3.6 Concept of Market Access Support
2.3.7 Concept of Business Development Support
2.3.8 Concept of Government Infrastructure and Enabling Environment
2.3.9 Concept of SMEDAN and SME Development
2.3.10 Relationship Between Government Support Programmes and SME Sustainability
2.4 Empirical Review
References
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of the Study
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size Determination
3.5 Sampling Technique
3.6 Nature and Eligibility of Respondents
3.7 Sources of Data
3.8 Instrument for Data Collection
3.9 Validity of the Instrument
3.10 Reliability of the Instrument
3.11 Method of Data Collection
3.12 Method of Data Analysis
3.13 Ethical Considerations
3.14 Operationalization of Variables
3.15 Model Specification
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.3 Descriptive Analysis of Research Variables
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings
4.6 Summary of Chapter Four
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Summary of Major Findings
5.3.1 Financial Support Programmes Have a Significant Positive Effect on SME Sustainability
5.3.2 Capacity-Building and Training Programmes Have a Significant Positive Effect on SME Sustainability
5.3.3 Market-Access and Business Development Support Programmes Have a Significant Positive Effect on SME Sustainability
5.3.4 Government Support Programmes Collectively Explain 55.1% of the Variation in SME Sustainability
5.3.5 Financial Support Programmes Have the Strongest Relative Effect on SME Sustainability
5.3.6 There Are Challenges Related to the Adequacy and Timeliness of Financial Support Disbursement
5.3.7 Capacity-Building Programmes Are Perceived as Valuable but May Require Further Enhancement
5.3.8 Market-Access and Business Development Support Programmes Are Beneficial but May Require Additional Attention in Some Areas
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 Recommendations
5.5.1 Increase the Adequacy of Financial Support Programmes
5.5.2 Improve the Timeliness of Financial Support Disbursement
5.5.3 Enhance the Relevance and Quality of Capacity-Building Programmes
5.5.4 Strengthen Market-Access and Business Development Support Programmes
5.5.5 Adopt an Integrated Approach to SME Support
5.5.6 Improve Awareness and Accessibility of Government Support Programmes
5.5.7 Monitor and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Support Programmes
5.5.8 Foster Collaboration with Other Stakeholders
5.5.9 Address Infrastructure and Regulatory Challenges
5.5.10 Encourage SME Operators to Actively Participate in Government Support Programmes
5.6 Contribution to Knowledge
5.7 Suggestions for Further Research
5.7.1 Comparative Study Across Different States or Regions
5.7.2 Longitudinal Study
5.7.3 Comparative Study of Different Government Agencies
5.7.4 Study of Moderating and Mediating Factors
5.7.5 Qualitative Study
5.7.6 Study of Specific SMEDAN Programmes
5.7.7 Study of SME Sustainability in Different Sectors
5.7.8 Study of the Role of Financial Institutions
5.8 Limitations of the Study
5.8.1 Geographical Scope
5.8.2 Sample Size
5.8.3 Self-Reported Data
5.8.4 Cross-Sectional Design
5.8.5 Time and Financial Constraints
5.8.6 Limited Variables
5.8.7 Focus on SMEDAN
5.9 Summary of Chapter Five
Research Questionnaire
Section A: Demographic Information
Section B: Financial Support Programmes
Section C: Capacity-Building and Training Programmes
Section D: Market-Access and Business Development Support Programmes
Section E: SME Sustainability
Section F: Open-Ended Questions
