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International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print),
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SMES' ROLE IN REDUCTION OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM
IN THE AREA LOCATED IN SAUDIS' NORTHERN BOARDERS
Dr. Mahmoud Mohammad Al Ajlouni.
Assistant Professor (Principal Investigator), Department of Business Administration
Northern Border University- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. khaled Adnan Oweis
Assistant Professor (Co-author), Department of Accounting
Northern Border University- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr.Odai falah ALghaswyneh.
Assistant Professor (Co-author), Department of Marketing
Northern Border University- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
This research, mainly, shed the light on the status and the importance of small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) in reduction the unemployment rate which becomes a serious
social problem in the Saudis society in general and the Saudi north area boarders in
particular. Also the study aims to recognize the main problems and obstacles facing SMEs'
development in the northern boarders in Saudi Arabia. The analyses descriptive approach was
used in this study and 1500 questioners were presented to the sample which it was selected
randomly from workers in SMEs in (Ara'r) city in Saudi Arabia. The statistical package for
the social science program (SPSS) was used to analyze the questioner:
1- Frequencies and percentage was used to describe the personal characteristics of the
sample.
2- Cronbach's alpha internal consistency was used to examine the validity of the study's
tool.
3- Averages and standard deviations were used to for the study's tool.
4- The one sample test was used for isolated sample.
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Volume 4, Number 2, April - June (2014), pp. 1-13
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The analyzed data showed:
1- A positive relation between the roles of SMEs and the economic development's
implementing in Saudi Arabia.
2- A positive relation between SMEs and the solution of unemployment's problem.
3- Lacking of salaries paid to the workers in SMEs leads local workers to stay away from
working in these enterprises.
Based on the results the study suggested the following recommendations:
1- Government should encourage, support and sponsor SMEs in order to provide new job
opportunities.
2- Government should increase the loans supporting SMEs so that it can reduce
unemployment.
3- Increasing wages and salaries policy for Saudis working in SMEs should be adopted.
Key words: small enterprises, medium enterprises, unemployment, Saudi Arabian kingdom.
INTRODUCTION
Developing countries are facing a serious task in changing economic attitudes by
transition from big enterprises to encouraging small and medium enterprises administered by
local sector. This requires the need for implementation of economic reform program and
turning into economy market that requires releasing economic activities and SMEs at the first
point.
Because it becomes one of the most important components of the socio-economic
development in many countries around the world, SMEs are considered to be one of the
sectors that get an increasing interest from the governments. The last decades witnesses a
development and huge expansion in SMEs in all over the world especially in the developing
countries in which it is locally and internationally seen as the base of the national economy
and the perfect way to overcome the economic crisis, because of its great ability for achieving
the economical development, modernizing industry, confronting the rising unemployment
problem, preparing qualified human cadre, activating woman's productive role, raising
individuals' standard living, creating the spirit of integration and competition among SMEs.
Developing countries interest in SMEs to develop the economic and social construct due to
its great characteristics such as the simplicity of creating such enterprises, and its simple
capital, the direct supervision of the owner and the simplicity of production process
adaptation according to demands.
Many developing countries were able to depend on SMEs to be transferred from
being poor countries into rich countries like (Korea, China, India and Malaysia…etc) which
were able to achieve the highest level of international development. with the guidance of the
senior leadership, the government of Saudi Arabia kingdom started to increase the interest
towards small and medium enterprises and to invest large amounts of money in such
enterprises, because it is considered as one of the most important economic development
priority, a basic tool in raising production rates, a set of policy and procedures have been
performed to encourage and develop this kind of enterprises and to support financial
institutions in order to achieve its needed objectives.
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SMALL ENTERPRISES' DEFINITIONS
The small enterprises is defined as a small establishment which is distinguished with
its low capital, little number of workers, small size of sales, small amount of energy needed
to operate it, also it is distinguished with its close link with environment, depending on the
locally available services and on marketing its products in the same area where it has been
founded (Alqamri, 2011).
Small and medium enterprises are very important in all countries around the world
especially in the developing countries, in Saudi Arabia, SMEs form 90% of the total
establishments in private sector, and it contributes in 34% from the American national
income and in 30% from the Saudi national income.
In order to define SMEs according to its social and economic frameworks, many criteria
have been adopted around the world.
There is disagreement about maximum and minimum number of workers in these
enterprises, for example, the number of workers in SMEs in Germany is around (49), in
England (200),in European union is around (250), and (300) workers in Japan and Korea. In
spite of this difference, many countries define small and medium enterprises on the base of
workers' number without being exceed (250). Other countries saw to take in consideration the
size of investments when they determinate the definition of small and medium enterprises, for
example, in India, small and medium enterprises are defined as enterprises whose investment
costs don't exceed 65000$, on the other hand, countries like Egypt mixed with workers'
number and tangible fixed assets, Egyptian industrial ministry defines small and medium
enterprises as the establishment whose fixed assets don't exceed 500 thousands Egyptian
pound with 10-100 workers.(Alhussaini,2006).
In Saudi Arabia, institution with less than 50 workers is classified as a small
institution while the rest of Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf classifies
small and medium enterprises as institution with less than 10 workers,(Alsahlawi,2001).
In general, there is no generally agreement for the definition of small and medium
enterprises, and according to international labor organization, no definition could include all
small and medium size's dimensions which is also able to show the differences between
sectors or countries with different levels of development. Most of size definitions based on
criterion such as labor, capital, yearly sales size. But none of each criterion can necessarily be
applied on all countries, for example, sales volume could indicate to a small businesses in the
United State of America while could actually represent a big or medium company in other
economies. According to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's
sources, about 95% of small or medium institutions use less than 100 workers. Even
definitions which based on labor criterion face the same problem in this context- in
Switzerland, company that employs more than 100 worker isn't classified as a big company,
while very few number of developing countries' company employ a big number of workers.
Many definition depends on more than one of the mentioned criterion, but criterion like labor,
investment capital were the most used criterion, especially in developing countries to define
small and medium enterprises and that is due to the suffering of these countries from
unemployment and inflation levels' rise which leads to the rise of poverty levels.
It can be said that there is no comprehensive definition for small and medium
enterprises, because small enterprise's term contains a lot of questions about: type of the
small and medium enterprise, maximum and minimum enterprise workers, maximum and
minimum limit of investment, type of small and medium enterprises' products and the form of
administrating and organizing in such enterprises.
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Small and medium enterprises play an essential role in reduction unemployment
levels by providing locally job opportunities, small and medium enterprises are considered
the basic component for production and it attracts a large number of local qualified and
unqualified workers to prepare them skillfully, and to confront unemployment raising
problem, offering qualified labor, creating the spirit of integration and competition among
small and medium enterprises and improving individuals' standard of living.
PREVIOUS STUDIES
1- (Abdel-Razaq hameedi & Abdel-qader owanan,2011) has conducted a study entitled
with 'the role of small and medium institutes in reduction of unemployment the international
experiments, indicating to some of the international experiments', The study aims to
recognize the role of the small and medium institutes' capability in providing job
opportunities and reducing unemployment levels in all over the world.
The study suggested some recommendations:
• Strategic procedures to improve small and medium institutes should be done.
• University and scientific research centers and small and medium institutes'
correspondent parties should participate to form that strategy.
• The necessity of taking the benefit of developed countries' experiences in developing
small and medium enterprises' sector without following the experiment step-by-step
inasmuch the differences in human, materials, financial and cultural qualifications.
• A serious desire in the state and small and medium enterprises' owners to face
challenges is strongly required.
2- (Muqri & yahyawi, 2011). "small and medium enterprises as an anti-unemployment
mechanism in Arab world" the study investigates the unemployment problem and
developmental challenges facing Arab countries that have the highest levels of
unemployment in the world, and because the Arab labor force grows much more quickly than
other region in the world, serious and successful solutions for unemployment problem
especially in youth sector are strongly required to solve unemployment problem and its
social consequence in these countries.
In this case, the great role of these institutes becomes clear in creating job
opportunities and solves unemployment. This paper will analyze the conditions of Arab labor
market and investigates the obstacles, opportunities and define SMEs and its importance in
Arab world, additionally, showing the main challenges of small and medium enterprises'
development. Finally the study suggested the following recommendations:
• It is strongly recommended to increase awareness of the importance of small and
medium enterprises and showing its role in economic development as well.
• The study also suggested increasing commercial banks' interest to the financial needs
and plans of (SMEs).
• Inviting Islamic commercial banks to sponsor small and medium enterprises' working
capital as an alternative finance compatible with Islamic law by cost-plus-financing
system.
• Removing the organizing and governmental policies' obstacle related to banking system
which is considered as one of the main components to make success in financing small
and medium enterprises in commercial banks.
3- (Hog& Jan Peterson, 2007) "using information technology in small and medium
enterprises". The study investigated the extent of using IT in SMEs in eastern Asia.
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The study revealed that equipping and organizing information technology in SMEs by
administration leads to the success of these administrations.
4- (Alzain & Murad, 2007),"the role of small and medium enterprises in decreasing
poverty" the study showed the positive and negative results of SMEs according to Algerian
experiment in decreasing poverty, creating job opportunities, increasing the national income,
developing the idea of depending on the SMEs to develop the economy of developing
countries was a positive of SMEs, additionally, many serious mechanisms was given in order
to create and support SMEs.
5- (Hadad, 2006), "The role of banks and financial institutions in financing small and
medium enterprises". The result of the study indicated that despite the importance of these
SMEs which have 69% from working enterprises that contains 42% of labor working in
Jordan, it faces administrative financial marketing and organizational problems that reduce
the spreading of small and medium enterprises, also, SMEs don't receive a suitable financing.
6- (Al sahlawi,2001) "rates and factors of spreading small and medium enterprises in
Saudi Arabia" the study showed a significant positive relation between spreading SMEs and
individual's educational status , total national income, bank credit. The study depends on
labor's size in the SMEs' classification.
Significant of the study
The importance of this study comes from:
1- Recognizing the relation between SMEs and financing parties.
2- Recognizing the administrational process in SMEs and its successful role in SMEs.
3- Recognizing the available job opportunities provided by SMEs to reduce
unemployment.
4- Recognizing the role played by SMEs in national economy.
Statement of the problem
The study tries to answer the following questions:
1- What is the theoretical concept of SMEs in general?
2- To what extent SMEs contribute in reduction of unemployment?
3- What are the programs and methods presented by state to support SMEs?
4- What is the role of the state in developing SMEs owners' leadership skills?
5- What are the main obstacles facing SMEs in the national economy?
Research objectives
The study aims to:
1- Know the conditions and the nature of SMEs in Saudis northern boarders.
2- Know the SMEs' contribution in decreasing unemployment levels in Saudis northern
boarders.
3- Know the Saudis state's contribution to encourage investment in SMEs.
4- Know the main challenges facing SMEs in Saudis northern boarders.
5- Presenting results and recommendations helping to solve problems related to SMEs in
Saudi Arabia.
Hypotheses
The study hypothesized:
1- A positive relation between SMEs and achieving economical development.
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2- A positive relation between SMEs and solving unemployment problem in Saudis'
northern boarders.
3- A positive relation between SMEs and SMEs owners' leadership development.
4- A positive relation between size of SMEs and obstacles reducing its spreading.
Methodology
Induction descriptive approach was used in this study to describe the study's subject and
review the literature and theoretical frame of the study. Also deductive approach was used in
order to identify problem's dimensions and suggesting appropriate solutions.
Collecting data resources
Minor resources:
1- English and Arabic books and index.
2- Previous studies.
3- Periodical and magazines.
4- Dissertations and theses.
5- Formal reports.
Prim resources:
1- Questioner covers the working SMEs in the region and workers.
2- Social survey.
3- Personal interview.
4- Multi statistics.
Sample of the study
Participants
The sample of the study consists of SMEs working in the Saudis northern boarders
(Arar city), 1500 questioners were randomly presented to sample society, but when data was
collected just1370 were valid for investigation.
Statistical Analyses
Measure of quintet locker scale was used to measure individuals' perspective, the
researchers gave one point to (strongly disagree),two point to (disagree), and three point to
(neutral), four point to(agree), five point to (strongly agree). Participants should put a tick in
front of their responses. To calculate the averages the following classification was followed:
- Less than 2.33 are low.
- From 2.34- 3.66 are medium.
- From 3.67-5.00 are high.
Statistical Processing
In order to answer the study's questions the statistical package for the social science (SPSS)
was used via:
- Frequencies and percentages statistics was used to describe personal characteristics of
participants.
- Cronbach's alpha internal consistency was used to examine the validity of the study's tool.
- Averages and standard deviations were used to for the study's tool.
-The one sample test was used for isolated sample.
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First: demographic analyses
Table (1)
Table (1) shows the distribution of sample's individuals according to personal variables.
percentagefrequenciesCategoriesVariable
22.5309Less than secondary school
Educational
status
35.445Secondary school
23.2318Diploma
17.6241Undergraduate
1.317Master Degree
100.01370Total
9.2126Less than 25 years
age
30.6419From 26-30 years
22.6310From 31-35
19.3265From 36-40
18.2250More than 45 years
100.01370Total
36.4499Less than 1 year
Enterprise's
Age
41.4567From 1-5 years
22.2304More than 5 years
100.01370Total
98.01342Small enterprises
Enterprise's
pattern
2.028Medium enterprises
100.01370Total
Table (1) shows:
- The highest frequency of educational status was "secondary school" reached (485)
(35.4%), while the lowest frequencies were in (master degree) reached (17) (1.3%).
- According to age variable, the highest frequencies were in (from 26-30years) reached
(419) (30.6%), while the lowest frequencies were in (less than 25 years) reached (126)
(9.2).
- In relation to enterprise age, the highest frequencies were in (1-5) reached (567) with
(41.4%, while the lowest frequencies were in (more than 5 years) reached (304) with
(22.2%).
- In relation to enterprise pattern, the highest frequencies were in (small enterprise)
reached (1342) with (98.0%), while (medium enterprises) get the lowest frequencies
and reached (28) with (2.0%).
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Hypotheses' analyses and results
The current section includes the result of testing Hypothesis (H1).
H1: a positive relation is expected between SMEs' role and achieving economic development.
In order to check the validity of (H1) averages and standard deviations for each
economical growth item was calculated, one-sample test was also used to reveal the positive
relation between SMEs and achieving economical growth.
Table (2) A descending order for the averages and standard deviations of economical growth
items
degreegrade
Standard
deviation
averageItemsQ.N
High1
1.074.11
SMEs have appositive role
in supporting the national economy
1
High2
1.014.05
There are administrative problems facing SMEs'
influence in national economy
3
High20.964.05SMEs affect in developing national economy4
High4
1.004.00
National economy is affected by the increasing of
SMEs financed by Government
5
High5
0.993.99
SMEs financed by government have export
problems
6
High61.043.93SMEs increase the growth in national economy2
High71.043.91SMEs influence the size of exports8
medium8
1.083.86
Size of exports is affected with decreasing and
increasing of SMEs
7
medium9
1.312.76
Banks' Loan interest's rate reduces of SMEs'
growth
9
High0.653.85Economical growth
Table (2). Shows that averages were about (4.11-2.76), where item number (1).
(SMEs have appositive role in supporting the national economy) comes in the first grade with
a high degree, then third item: There are administrative problems facing SMEs' influence in
national economy and fourth item: SMEs affect in developing national economy, both of the
(3&4) items came in the second grade with average (4.05) and with high level. (Item 5)
"National economy is affected by the increasing of SMEs financed by government" came in
third grade with average (4.00) with high level. Item number (9) "Banks' Loan interest rate
reduces of SMEs' growth'' came in the last grade with high level. The average of economical
growth was (3.85) with high level.
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Table (3) shows the result of the one-sample T.test on the general average
Statistical
significance
Value" T"
Standard
deviation
AverageField
0,0048.450.653.85Economical growth
Table (3) shows T's value was (48.45) with statistical significance (0.00), the general
average was compared with likert quintet of standard deviation at the point(3), results showed
a positive relation between role of SMEs in achieving state's economical growth with high
level.
Hypotheses (H.2): A positive relation between SMEs and solving unemployment problem in
Saudis' northern boarders.
In order to check (H.2) validity averages and standard deviations for each item related
to unemployment were calculated, one-sample T.test was also used to reveal the positive
relation between SMEs' role and overcoming unemployment problem.
Table (4): A descending order for averages and standard deviations for items related to
unemployment field.
Degreegrade
Standard
deviation
averageItemsQ.N
High1
1.253.77
SMEs help in providing local
consumers' needs
16
High2
1.243.69
Financial institutions meet the
individual financial needs'
for creating SMEs
11
High3
1.233.67
Governmental institutions provides
job opportunities
by financing SMEs
13
High3
1.233.67All workers in SMEs were foreigners14
Medium4
1.233.64
Governmental financing reduces
unemployment
15
Medium4
1.293.62
Banks' loan size for creating SMEs
are sufficient
17
Medium7
1.233.53
Loans afford by governmental
institutions are sufficient
for supporting SMEs
10
Medium8
1.293.51
Governmental institutions are
financing all sectors to create
SMEs
12
Medium
0.733.64The unemployment field as a whole
Table (4) shows averages were between (3.51-3.77), item (16):" SMEs help in
providing the special needs of local consumers" came in the first grade with high degree, then
item (11) " Financial institutions meet the individual financial needs for creating SMEs "
came second with average (3.69) with high degree, then item (13) " Governmental
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institutions provides job opportunities by financing SMEs" came third with average (3.67)
and with high degree, in the last came item (12) " Governmental institutions are financing all
sectors to create SMEs" with medium degree. The average of unemployment field reached
(3.63) and with medium degree.
When question number (14) was analyzed we found that most of the workers in SMEs
were not Saudis which are considered as negative predictors for solving unemployment
problem.
Table (5) Results of applying one-sample T.Test on general average
Table (5) shows the T's value was (31.89) with statistical significance (0.00). general
average was compared with standard deviation's value in likert quintet which is(3), results
shows a positive relation between SMEs' role and solving unemployment problem with a
high degree.
Hypothesis (H3) A positive relation between SMEs and the development of leadership skill
in SMEs owners.
In order to check the validity of (H3), averages and standard deviations of all items
related to leadership skills were calculated, One –sample T.Test was also used to reveal a
positive relation between SMEs' role and developing SMEs owners' leadership skills.
Table (6) Descending order for averages and standard deviations for leadership skills field's
item
degreegradeAverage
Standard
deviation
ItemsQ.N
high1
3.891.19
The administrative skills were
simple at the beginning of SMEs
18
high2
3.861.14
Individuals have knowledge with the
administrative needs for creating SMEs
21
high3
3.851.07
SMEs owner make the administrative decisions
related to the work
23
high4
3.691.18
SMEs financed by government have a positive
role in creating Leadership cadres.
24
high5
3.681.29
Lack of administrative skills leads to SMEs
failure
19
medium6
3.641.29
Government is providing administrative skills
training for SMEs' cadres
20
medium7
3.521.31
Governmental financial institutions help in
solving problem related to SMEs
22
medium8
2.661.33
SMEs financed by governmental institutions
help in raising leadership skills
25
medium3.600.65Field as a whole
Statistical significance"T"s valueStandard DeviationaverageField
0.0031.890.733.63Unemployment
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Table (6) shows averages were between 2.66-3.89. Item number (18) "The
administrative skills were simple at the beginning of SMEs" came first and with high degree,
then item (21) "Individuals have knowledge with the administrative needs for creating SMEs"
came second' with average (3.86) and with high degree. Then item (23)" SMEs owner makes
all the administrative decisions related to the work" came third with average (3.85) and with
high degree. And Item (25)'SMEs financed by governmental institutions help in raising
leadership skills' came last with medium degree. The average of unemployment field reached
(3.60) with a medium degree.
Table (7) Results of applying one-sample T.test on general average
Statistical
significance
'T's
value
Standard
deviation
AverageField
0.0033.960.653.60Leadership skills
Table (7) shows T's value at the point (33.96) with statistical significance (0.00).
General average was compared with standard deviation's value in likert quintet which is (3),
results shows a positive relation between SMEs' role and the development of owners'
leadership skills with a high degree.
Hypothesis (H.4): a positive relation between size of SMEs and obstacles reducing its
spreading
In order to check the validity of (H4), averages and standard deviations of all items
related to obstacles field were calculated, one –sample T.Test was also used to reveal the
problem and obstacles that could affect SMEs availability.
Table (8) Descending order for averages and standard deviations for obstacles field's item
degreeGradeaverageStandard deviationItemsQ.N
high23.671.29
Desire to work in public sector because it
is permanent and has less
hours work
28
high33.651.29Experiencing SMEs is risky29
Low42.351. 35
working in SMEs is considered as
disgrace
26
Low52.281.22Lack of experience in SMEs27
Low13.701.29Lack of salaries in privet sector30
Low62.171.20
lack of the available information and
statistics needed for creating SMEs
31
Low2.970.87Obstacle field as a whole
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Table (8) shows averages were between (2.17-3.70). Item number (31) "Lack of the
available information and statistics needed for creating SMEs''
Came first and with low degree, then item (27) "Lack of experience in SMEs' came
second' with average (2.28) and with low degree. Then item (30)" Lack of salaries in privet
sector" came third with average (3.70) and with high degree.
Table (9) Results of applying one-sample T.test on general average
Statistical significance'T's valueStandard deviationaverageField
0.0029.930,872.30SMEs' obstacles
Table (9) shows that T's value reached (29.93-) which is a minus value with statistical
significance (0.00). General average was compared with standard deviation's value in likert
quintet which is (3); results shows obstacles could affect negatively in SMEs.
RESULTS
1- State encourage creating SMEs by financing individuals' financial needs.
2- SMEs have a positive role in supporting national economy.
3- It has been shown that levels of foreign workers in SMEs were (3.67) which are high.
4- SMEs play an important role in decreasing unemployment.
5- Lack of SMEs owners' experience and administrative knowledge is considered one of the
factors affecting on the continuity of these enterprises.
6- Individuals want to work on public sector due to its permanency and low working hours.
7- Lacking of paid salaries to workers in SMEs leads to unwilling to work in these
enterprises.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1- State should control working hours in privet sector.
2- State should increase training program in order to develop administrative and leadership
skills for SMEs' owners.
3- State should increase the size of the loans given to SMEs for its great role in decreasing
unemployment.
4- State should make its best efforts to increase SMEs for the growth of national economy.
5- State should increase paid salaries for SMEs' workers mainly Saudis.
6- State should afford financial support for SMEs in order to supply society with job
opportunities.
7- Creating a new market inside and outside to distribute SMEs' products and services is
required.
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Smes role in reduction of the unemployment problem in the area located in saudis northern boarders

  • 1. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 1 SMES' ROLE IN REDUCTION OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM IN THE AREA LOCATED IN SAUDIS' NORTHERN BOARDERS Dr. Mahmoud Mohammad Al Ajlouni. Assistant Professor (Principal Investigator), Department of Business Administration Northern Border University- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. khaled Adnan Oweis Assistant Professor (Co-author), Department of Accounting Northern Border University- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr.Odai falah ALghaswyneh. Assistant Professor (Co-author), Department of Marketing Northern Border University- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ABSTRACT This research, mainly, shed the light on the status and the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in reduction the unemployment rate which becomes a serious social problem in the Saudis society in general and the Saudi north area boarders in particular. Also the study aims to recognize the main problems and obstacles facing SMEs' development in the northern boarders in Saudi Arabia. The analyses descriptive approach was used in this study and 1500 questioners were presented to the sample which it was selected randomly from workers in SMEs in (Ara'r) city in Saudi Arabia. The statistical package for the social science program (SPSS) was used to analyze the questioner: 1- Frequencies and percentage was used to describe the personal characteristics of the sample. 2- Cronbach's alpha internal consistency was used to examine the validity of the study's tool. 3- Averages and standard deviations were used to for the study's tool. 4- The one sample test was used for isolated sample. IJMRD © PRJ PUBLICATION International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248 – 938X (Print), ISSN 2248 – 9398(Online), Volume 4, Number 2, April - June (2014), pp. 1-13 © PRJ Publication, http://www.prjpublication.com/IJMRD.asp
  • 2. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 2 The analyzed data showed: 1- A positive relation between the roles of SMEs and the economic development's implementing in Saudi Arabia. 2- A positive relation between SMEs and the solution of unemployment's problem. 3- Lacking of salaries paid to the workers in SMEs leads local workers to stay away from working in these enterprises. Based on the results the study suggested the following recommendations: 1- Government should encourage, support and sponsor SMEs in order to provide new job opportunities. 2- Government should increase the loans supporting SMEs so that it can reduce unemployment. 3- Increasing wages and salaries policy for Saudis working in SMEs should be adopted. Key words: small enterprises, medium enterprises, unemployment, Saudi Arabian kingdom. INTRODUCTION Developing countries are facing a serious task in changing economic attitudes by transition from big enterprises to encouraging small and medium enterprises administered by local sector. This requires the need for implementation of economic reform program and turning into economy market that requires releasing economic activities and SMEs at the first point. Because it becomes one of the most important components of the socio-economic development in many countries around the world, SMEs are considered to be one of the sectors that get an increasing interest from the governments. The last decades witnesses a development and huge expansion in SMEs in all over the world especially in the developing countries in which it is locally and internationally seen as the base of the national economy and the perfect way to overcome the economic crisis, because of its great ability for achieving the economical development, modernizing industry, confronting the rising unemployment problem, preparing qualified human cadre, activating woman's productive role, raising individuals' standard living, creating the spirit of integration and competition among SMEs. Developing countries interest in SMEs to develop the economic and social construct due to its great characteristics such as the simplicity of creating such enterprises, and its simple capital, the direct supervision of the owner and the simplicity of production process adaptation according to demands. Many developing countries were able to depend on SMEs to be transferred from being poor countries into rich countries like (Korea, China, India and Malaysia…etc) which were able to achieve the highest level of international development. with the guidance of the senior leadership, the government of Saudi Arabia kingdom started to increase the interest towards small and medium enterprises and to invest large amounts of money in such enterprises, because it is considered as one of the most important economic development priority, a basic tool in raising production rates, a set of policy and procedures have been performed to encourage and develop this kind of enterprises and to support financial institutions in order to achieve its needed objectives.
  • 3. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 3 SMALL ENTERPRISES' DEFINITIONS The small enterprises is defined as a small establishment which is distinguished with its low capital, little number of workers, small size of sales, small amount of energy needed to operate it, also it is distinguished with its close link with environment, depending on the locally available services and on marketing its products in the same area where it has been founded (Alqamri, 2011). Small and medium enterprises are very important in all countries around the world especially in the developing countries, in Saudi Arabia, SMEs form 90% of the total establishments in private sector, and it contributes in 34% from the American national income and in 30% from the Saudi national income. In order to define SMEs according to its social and economic frameworks, many criteria have been adopted around the world. There is disagreement about maximum and minimum number of workers in these enterprises, for example, the number of workers in SMEs in Germany is around (49), in England (200),in European union is around (250), and (300) workers in Japan and Korea. In spite of this difference, many countries define small and medium enterprises on the base of workers' number without being exceed (250). Other countries saw to take in consideration the size of investments when they determinate the definition of small and medium enterprises, for example, in India, small and medium enterprises are defined as enterprises whose investment costs don't exceed 65000$, on the other hand, countries like Egypt mixed with workers' number and tangible fixed assets, Egyptian industrial ministry defines small and medium enterprises as the establishment whose fixed assets don't exceed 500 thousands Egyptian pound with 10-100 workers.(Alhussaini,2006). In Saudi Arabia, institution with less than 50 workers is classified as a small institution while the rest of Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf classifies small and medium enterprises as institution with less than 10 workers,(Alsahlawi,2001). In general, there is no generally agreement for the definition of small and medium enterprises, and according to international labor organization, no definition could include all small and medium size's dimensions which is also able to show the differences between sectors or countries with different levels of development. Most of size definitions based on criterion such as labor, capital, yearly sales size. But none of each criterion can necessarily be applied on all countries, for example, sales volume could indicate to a small businesses in the United State of America while could actually represent a big or medium company in other economies. According to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's sources, about 95% of small or medium institutions use less than 100 workers. Even definitions which based on labor criterion face the same problem in this context- in Switzerland, company that employs more than 100 worker isn't classified as a big company, while very few number of developing countries' company employ a big number of workers. Many definition depends on more than one of the mentioned criterion, but criterion like labor, investment capital were the most used criterion, especially in developing countries to define small and medium enterprises and that is due to the suffering of these countries from unemployment and inflation levels' rise which leads to the rise of poverty levels. It can be said that there is no comprehensive definition for small and medium enterprises, because small enterprise's term contains a lot of questions about: type of the small and medium enterprise, maximum and minimum enterprise workers, maximum and minimum limit of investment, type of small and medium enterprises' products and the form of administrating and organizing in such enterprises.
  • 4. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 4 Small and medium enterprises play an essential role in reduction unemployment levels by providing locally job opportunities, small and medium enterprises are considered the basic component for production and it attracts a large number of local qualified and unqualified workers to prepare them skillfully, and to confront unemployment raising problem, offering qualified labor, creating the spirit of integration and competition among small and medium enterprises and improving individuals' standard of living. PREVIOUS STUDIES 1- (Abdel-Razaq hameedi & Abdel-qader owanan,2011) has conducted a study entitled with 'the role of small and medium institutes in reduction of unemployment the international experiments, indicating to some of the international experiments', The study aims to recognize the role of the small and medium institutes' capability in providing job opportunities and reducing unemployment levels in all over the world. The study suggested some recommendations: • Strategic procedures to improve small and medium institutes should be done. • University and scientific research centers and small and medium institutes' correspondent parties should participate to form that strategy. • The necessity of taking the benefit of developed countries' experiences in developing small and medium enterprises' sector without following the experiment step-by-step inasmuch the differences in human, materials, financial and cultural qualifications. • A serious desire in the state and small and medium enterprises' owners to face challenges is strongly required. 2- (Muqri & yahyawi, 2011). "small and medium enterprises as an anti-unemployment mechanism in Arab world" the study investigates the unemployment problem and developmental challenges facing Arab countries that have the highest levels of unemployment in the world, and because the Arab labor force grows much more quickly than other region in the world, serious and successful solutions for unemployment problem especially in youth sector are strongly required to solve unemployment problem and its social consequence in these countries. In this case, the great role of these institutes becomes clear in creating job opportunities and solves unemployment. This paper will analyze the conditions of Arab labor market and investigates the obstacles, opportunities and define SMEs and its importance in Arab world, additionally, showing the main challenges of small and medium enterprises' development. Finally the study suggested the following recommendations: • It is strongly recommended to increase awareness of the importance of small and medium enterprises and showing its role in economic development as well. • The study also suggested increasing commercial banks' interest to the financial needs and plans of (SMEs). • Inviting Islamic commercial banks to sponsor small and medium enterprises' working capital as an alternative finance compatible with Islamic law by cost-plus-financing system. • Removing the organizing and governmental policies' obstacle related to banking system which is considered as one of the main components to make success in financing small and medium enterprises in commercial banks. 3- (Hog& Jan Peterson, 2007) "using information technology in small and medium enterprises". The study investigated the extent of using IT in SMEs in eastern Asia.
  • 5. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 5 The study revealed that equipping and organizing information technology in SMEs by administration leads to the success of these administrations. 4- (Alzain & Murad, 2007),"the role of small and medium enterprises in decreasing poverty" the study showed the positive and negative results of SMEs according to Algerian experiment in decreasing poverty, creating job opportunities, increasing the national income, developing the idea of depending on the SMEs to develop the economy of developing countries was a positive of SMEs, additionally, many serious mechanisms was given in order to create and support SMEs. 5- (Hadad, 2006), "The role of banks and financial institutions in financing small and medium enterprises". The result of the study indicated that despite the importance of these SMEs which have 69% from working enterprises that contains 42% of labor working in Jordan, it faces administrative financial marketing and organizational problems that reduce the spreading of small and medium enterprises, also, SMEs don't receive a suitable financing. 6- (Al sahlawi,2001) "rates and factors of spreading small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia" the study showed a significant positive relation between spreading SMEs and individual's educational status , total national income, bank credit. The study depends on labor's size in the SMEs' classification. Significant of the study The importance of this study comes from: 1- Recognizing the relation between SMEs and financing parties. 2- Recognizing the administrational process in SMEs and its successful role in SMEs. 3- Recognizing the available job opportunities provided by SMEs to reduce unemployment. 4- Recognizing the role played by SMEs in national economy. Statement of the problem The study tries to answer the following questions: 1- What is the theoretical concept of SMEs in general? 2- To what extent SMEs contribute in reduction of unemployment? 3- What are the programs and methods presented by state to support SMEs? 4- What is the role of the state in developing SMEs owners' leadership skills? 5- What are the main obstacles facing SMEs in the national economy? Research objectives The study aims to: 1- Know the conditions and the nature of SMEs in Saudis northern boarders. 2- Know the SMEs' contribution in decreasing unemployment levels in Saudis northern boarders. 3- Know the Saudis state's contribution to encourage investment in SMEs. 4- Know the main challenges facing SMEs in Saudis northern boarders. 5- Presenting results and recommendations helping to solve problems related to SMEs in Saudi Arabia. Hypotheses The study hypothesized: 1- A positive relation between SMEs and achieving economical development.
  • 6. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 6 2- A positive relation between SMEs and solving unemployment problem in Saudis' northern boarders. 3- A positive relation between SMEs and SMEs owners' leadership development. 4- A positive relation between size of SMEs and obstacles reducing its spreading. Methodology Induction descriptive approach was used in this study to describe the study's subject and review the literature and theoretical frame of the study. Also deductive approach was used in order to identify problem's dimensions and suggesting appropriate solutions. Collecting data resources Minor resources: 1- English and Arabic books and index. 2- Previous studies. 3- Periodical and magazines. 4- Dissertations and theses. 5- Formal reports. Prim resources: 1- Questioner covers the working SMEs in the region and workers. 2- Social survey. 3- Personal interview. 4- Multi statistics. Sample of the study Participants The sample of the study consists of SMEs working in the Saudis northern boarders (Arar city), 1500 questioners were randomly presented to sample society, but when data was collected just1370 were valid for investigation. Statistical Analyses Measure of quintet locker scale was used to measure individuals' perspective, the researchers gave one point to (strongly disagree),two point to (disagree), and three point to (neutral), four point to(agree), five point to (strongly agree). Participants should put a tick in front of their responses. To calculate the averages the following classification was followed: - Less than 2.33 are low. - From 2.34- 3.66 are medium. - From 3.67-5.00 are high. Statistical Processing In order to answer the study's questions the statistical package for the social science (SPSS) was used via: - Frequencies and percentages statistics was used to describe personal characteristics of participants. - Cronbach's alpha internal consistency was used to examine the validity of the study's tool. - Averages and standard deviations were used to for the study's tool. -The one sample test was used for isolated sample.
  • 7. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 7 First: demographic analyses Table (1) Table (1) shows the distribution of sample's individuals according to personal variables. percentagefrequenciesCategoriesVariable 22.5309Less than secondary school Educational status 35.445Secondary school 23.2318Diploma 17.6241Undergraduate 1.317Master Degree 100.01370Total 9.2126Less than 25 years age 30.6419From 26-30 years 22.6310From 31-35 19.3265From 36-40 18.2250More than 45 years 100.01370Total 36.4499Less than 1 year Enterprise's Age 41.4567From 1-5 years 22.2304More than 5 years 100.01370Total 98.01342Small enterprises Enterprise's pattern 2.028Medium enterprises 100.01370Total Table (1) shows: - The highest frequency of educational status was "secondary school" reached (485) (35.4%), while the lowest frequencies were in (master degree) reached (17) (1.3%). - According to age variable, the highest frequencies were in (from 26-30years) reached (419) (30.6%), while the lowest frequencies were in (less than 25 years) reached (126) (9.2). - In relation to enterprise age, the highest frequencies were in (1-5) reached (567) with (41.4%, while the lowest frequencies were in (more than 5 years) reached (304) with (22.2%). - In relation to enterprise pattern, the highest frequencies were in (small enterprise) reached (1342) with (98.0%), while (medium enterprises) get the lowest frequencies and reached (28) with (2.0%).
  • 8. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 8 Hypotheses' analyses and results The current section includes the result of testing Hypothesis (H1). H1: a positive relation is expected between SMEs' role and achieving economic development. In order to check the validity of (H1) averages and standard deviations for each economical growth item was calculated, one-sample test was also used to reveal the positive relation between SMEs and achieving economical growth. Table (2) A descending order for the averages and standard deviations of economical growth items degreegrade Standard deviation averageItemsQ.N High1 1.074.11 SMEs have appositive role in supporting the national economy 1 High2 1.014.05 There are administrative problems facing SMEs' influence in national economy 3 High20.964.05SMEs affect in developing national economy4 High4 1.004.00 National economy is affected by the increasing of SMEs financed by Government 5 High5 0.993.99 SMEs financed by government have export problems 6 High61.043.93SMEs increase the growth in national economy2 High71.043.91SMEs influence the size of exports8 medium8 1.083.86 Size of exports is affected with decreasing and increasing of SMEs 7 medium9 1.312.76 Banks' Loan interest's rate reduces of SMEs' growth 9 High0.653.85Economical growth Table (2). Shows that averages were about (4.11-2.76), where item number (1). (SMEs have appositive role in supporting the national economy) comes in the first grade with a high degree, then third item: There are administrative problems facing SMEs' influence in national economy and fourth item: SMEs affect in developing national economy, both of the (3&4) items came in the second grade with average (4.05) and with high level. (Item 5) "National economy is affected by the increasing of SMEs financed by government" came in third grade with average (4.00) with high level. Item number (9) "Banks' Loan interest rate reduces of SMEs' growth'' came in the last grade with high level. The average of economical growth was (3.85) with high level.
  • 9. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 9 Table (3) shows the result of the one-sample T.test on the general average Statistical significance Value" T" Standard deviation AverageField 0,0048.450.653.85Economical growth Table (3) shows T's value was (48.45) with statistical significance (0.00), the general average was compared with likert quintet of standard deviation at the point(3), results showed a positive relation between role of SMEs in achieving state's economical growth with high level. Hypotheses (H.2): A positive relation between SMEs and solving unemployment problem in Saudis' northern boarders. In order to check (H.2) validity averages and standard deviations for each item related to unemployment were calculated, one-sample T.test was also used to reveal the positive relation between SMEs' role and overcoming unemployment problem. Table (4): A descending order for averages and standard deviations for items related to unemployment field. Degreegrade Standard deviation averageItemsQ.N High1 1.253.77 SMEs help in providing local consumers' needs 16 High2 1.243.69 Financial institutions meet the individual financial needs' for creating SMEs 11 High3 1.233.67 Governmental institutions provides job opportunities by financing SMEs 13 High3 1.233.67All workers in SMEs were foreigners14 Medium4 1.233.64 Governmental financing reduces unemployment 15 Medium4 1.293.62 Banks' loan size for creating SMEs are sufficient 17 Medium7 1.233.53 Loans afford by governmental institutions are sufficient for supporting SMEs 10 Medium8 1.293.51 Governmental institutions are financing all sectors to create SMEs 12 Medium 0.733.64The unemployment field as a whole Table (4) shows averages were between (3.51-3.77), item (16):" SMEs help in providing the special needs of local consumers" came in the first grade with high degree, then item (11) " Financial institutions meet the individual financial needs for creating SMEs " came second with average (3.69) with high degree, then item (13) " Governmental
  • 10. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 10 institutions provides job opportunities by financing SMEs" came third with average (3.67) and with high degree, in the last came item (12) " Governmental institutions are financing all sectors to create SMEs" with medium degree. The average of unemployment field reached (3.63) and with medium degree. When question number (14) was analyzed we found that most of the workers in SMEs were not Saudis which are considered as negative predictors for solving unemployment problem. Table (5) Results of applying one-sample T.Test on general average Table (5) shows the T's value was (31.89) with statistical significance (0.00). general average was compared with standard deviation's value in likert quintet which is(3), results shows a positive relation between SMEs' role and solving unemployment problem with a high degree. Hypothesis (H3) A positive relation between SMEs and the development of leadership skill in SMEs owners. In order to check the validity of (H3), averages and standard deviations of all items related to leadership skills were calculated, One –sample T.Test was also used to reveal a positive relation between SMEs' role and developing SMEs owners' leadership skills. Table (6) Descending order for averages and standard deviations for leadership skills field's item degreegradeAverage Standard deviation ItemsQ.N high1 3.891.19 The administrative skills were simple at the beginning of SMEs 18 high2 3.861.14 Individuals have knowledge with the administrative needs for creating SMEs 21 high3 3.851.07 SMEs owner make the administrative decisions related to the work 23 high4 3.691.18 SMEs financed by government have a positive role in creating Leadership cadres. 24 high5 3.681.29 Lack of administrative skills leads to SMEs failure 19 medium6 3.641.29 Government is providing administrative skills training for SMEs' cadres 20 medium7 3.521.31 Governmental financial institutions help in solving problem related to SMEs 22 medium8 2.661.33 SMEs financed by governmental institutions help in raising leadership skills 25 medium3.600.65Field as a whole Statistical significance"T"s valueStandard DeviationaverageField 0.0031.890.733.63Unemployment
  • 11. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 11 Table (6) shows averages were between 2.66-3.89. Item number (18) "The administrative skills were simple at the beginning of SMEs" came first and with high degree, then item (21) "Individuals have knowledge with the administrative needs for creating SMEs" came second' with average (3.86) and with high degree. Then item (23)" SMEs owner makes all the administrative decisions related to the work" came third with average (3.85) and with high degree. And Item (25)'SMEs financed by governmental institutions help in raising leadership skills' came last with medium degree. The average of unemployment field reached (3.60) with a medium degree. Table (7) Results of applying one-sample T.test on general average Statistical significance 'T's value Standard deviation AverageField 0.0033.960.653.60Leadership skills Table (7) shows T's value at the point (33.96) with statistical significance (0.00). General average was compared with standard deviation's value in likert quintet which is (3), results shows a positive relation between SMEs' role and the development of owners' leadership skills with a high degree. Hypothesis (H.4): a positive relation between size of SMEs and obstacles reducing its spreading In order to check the validity of (H4), averages and standard deviations of all items related to obstacles field were calculated, one –sample T.Test was also used to reveal the problem and obstacles that could affect SMEs availability. Table (8) Descending order for averages and standard deviations for obstacles field's item degreeGradeaverageStandard deviationItemsQ.N high23.671.29 Desire to work in public sector because it is permanent and has less hours work 28 high33.651.29Experiencing SMEs is risky29 Low42.351. 35 working in SMEs is considered as disgrace 26 Low52.281.22Lack of experience in SMEs27 Low13.701.29Lack of salaries in privet sector30 Low62.171.20 lack of the available information and statistics needed for creating SMEs 31 Low2.970.87Obstacle field as a whole
  • 12. International Journal of Management Research and Development (IJMRD) ISSN 2248-938X (Print), ISSN 2248-9398 (Online) Volume 4, Number 2, April-June (2014) 12 Table (8) shows averages were between (2.17-3.70). Item number (31) "Lack of the available information and statistics needed for creating SMEs'' Came first and with low degree, then item (27) "Lack of experience in SMEs' came second' with average (2.28) and with low degree. Then item (30)" Lack of salaries in privet sector" came third with average (3.70) and with high degree. Table (9) Results of applying one-sample T.test on general average Statistical significance'T's valueStandard deviationaverageField 0.0029.930,872.30SMEs' obstacles Table (9) shows that T's value reached (29.93-) which is a minus value with statistical significance (0.00). General average was compared with standard deviation's value in likert quintet which is (3); results shows obstacles could affect negatively in SMEs. RESULTS 1- State encourage creating SMEs by financing individuals' financial needs. 2- SMEs have a positive role in supporting national economy. 3- It has been shown that levels of foreign workers in SMEs were (3.67) which are high. 4- SMEs play an important role in decreasing unemployment. 5- Lack of SMEs owners' experience and administrative knowledge is considered one of the factors affecting on the continuity of these enterprises. 6- Individuals want to work on public sector due to its permanency and low working hours. 7- Lacking of paid salaries to workers in SMEs leads to unwilling to work in these enterprises. RECOMMENDATIONS 1- State should control working hours in privet sector. 2- State should increase training program in order to develop administrative and leadership skills for SMEs' owners. 3- State should increase the size of the loans given to SMEs for its great role in decreasing unemployment. 4- State should make its best efforts to increase SMEs for the growth of national economy. 5- State should increase paid salaries for SMEs' workers mainly Saudis. 6- State should afford financial support for SMEs in order to supply society with job opportunities. 7- Creating a new market inside and outside to distribute SMEs' products and services is required. REFERENCES 1. Hameedi,Abdel-Razaq, Awenan,Abdel-Qader(2011). "SMEs' role in reduction of unemployment- with some international experiments", a research presented in economic and commercial sciences faculty in Almaseela University, Algeria.
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