A Conceptual Framework for SME Growth in China Based on‎Strategic Resources, Capabilities, and Sustainability

Chen Yongming; Malisah Latip; Ismawati Sharkawi; Nurul Hidayu Mat Jusoh

doi:10.14419/7ert4371

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A Conceptual Framework for SME Growth in China Based on‎Strategic Resources, Capabilities, and Sustainability

Authors:

Chen Yongming | Malisah Latip | Ismawati Sharkawi | Nurul Hidayu Mat Jusoh

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies Vol.12 Issue 5, pp.386-396

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001386127

pISSN:

2309-4508

DOI:

10.14419/7ert4371

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Abstract:

 The sustainable growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) is central to economic resilience and inclusive development. In ‎China, government-led initiatives have spurred the expansion of business incubation institutions to support entrepreneurship and innovation. ‎However, existing studies have not sufficiently examined how resource-based mechanisms within incubation models affect SME development. This conceptual paper proposes an integrated framework grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV), Dynamic Capabilities Theory, and the Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) to explore the relationship between incubation services, resource orchestration, and ‎SME performance. The study identifies key internal and external resources, such as financial, human, technical, and sustainability-oriented ‎capabilities, that influence incubator effectiveness. It highlights the importance of strategic resource alignment, capability development, and ‎environmental adaptation in supporting SME competitiveness. The framework also considers contextual factors such as regional disparities ‎and sector-specific needs, which may moderate the effectiveness of incubation efforts. By situating the discussion within China’s evolving ‎innovation ecosystem, particularly in regions like Fujian Province, the study contributes to theory-building in incubation research and ‎informs the design of more effective and context-responsive incubation strategies. The framework serves as a foundation for future empirical ‎research aimed at enhancing the long-term impact of incubation models on SME innovation, sustainability practices, and strategic growth‎.

Article Details

A Conceptual Framework for SME Growth in China Based on‎Strategic Resources, Capabilities, and Sustainability

Authors:

Chen Yongming | Malisah Latip | Ismawati Sharkawi | Nurul Hidayu Mat Jusoh

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies Vol.12 Issue 5, pp.386-396

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001386127

pISSN:

2309-4508

DOI:

10.14419/7ert4371

SMEs

Innovation Incubation

Resource-Based View

Incubation Model

Sustainable Development

China

VRIN Framework

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Chen Yongming | Malisah Latip | Ismawati Sharkawi | Nurul Hidayu Mat Jusoh

Publisher: Science Publishing Corporation

Journal: International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies Vol.12 Issue 5, pp.386-396

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001386127

pISSN: 2309-4508

DOI: 10.14419/7ert4371

Issues

Authors:

Chen Yongming | Malisah Latip | Ismawati Sharkawi | Nurul Hidayu Mat Jusoh

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies Vol.12 Issue 5, pp.386-396

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001386127

pISSN:

2309-4508

DOI:

10.14419/7ert4371