Influence of record keeping on the performance of micro and small enterprises in the context of their area of operation: An empirical study

• Autores: Ekbal Hussain Khadim, Soma Roy Dey Choudhury
• Localización: International Journal of Professional Business Review: Int. J. Prof.Bus. Rev., ISSN 2525-3654, ISSN-e 2525-3654, Vol. 9, Nº. 4, 2024
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i4.4671
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  • Objective: The target of this paper is to look into how record keeping affects the performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the context of their place of operation.

      Theoretical Framework: After going through the literature, it is identified that not a single study has been done in the research area of this paper.

      Method: In this study, a simple survey was conducted among 268 MSEs functioning in Karimganj District of Assam. Multiple regression analysis with SPSS 21 was used to analyse the data.

      Results and Discussion: Result of the analysis shows that female participation is poor in the study area and there is a positive correlation with R2 = 0.460 implying that record keeping Practices in the context of their area of operation is 46% responsible for explaining the dependent variable i.e., Performance of MSEs.

      Research Implications: The study suggests that maintaining proper records can significantly improve the performance of MSEs. Furthermore, the adoption of computerized accounting systems can provide a more efficient and accurate means of record keeping, which can lead to improved financial performance.

      Originality/Value: The study revealed that the majority of micro and small businesses failed to keep accurate records of their commercial dealings. However, those enterprises that kept proper records had a better understanding of their business operations and could make more informed decisions.

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