The Challenges Of Adopting The Taiwanese OTOP Program In South Africa

• Main Authors: Ferreira, Nicolaas Jacobus, 費尼可
• Other Authors: Santacana, Ramon
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2012
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/33609241722362043595

碩士 === 靜宜大學 === 國際企業學系 === 100 === This dissertation, The Taiwanese SME Model and its Adaptation in Africa: Challenges of Adopting the “One Town One Product” (OTOP) Program in South Africa, analyses the Taiwanese OTOP enterprise model and the feasibility of implementation of a similar model in South Africa. This area of study is important in order to assist African countries in developing valuable options to increase employment opportunities and reduce the wealth inequalities. Using a multiple methodological approach, that includes comparative analysis, deductive, inductive and extrapolation; this dissertation aims to answer what factors are influencing the Taiwanese SME structure and functioning, what the main factors are that need to be taken into account when planning an enterprise program for South Africa and if a Taiwanese SME structure can be reproduced in an African cultural environment. The findings from this research provides evidence that culture and institutional factors play a significant role in the Taiwanese SME model and should be considered when planning an enterprise model for South Africa. The findings further provide evidence that the current South Africa SME structure is ineffective in addressing rural area development and that consideration should be given to the culture of the people living in these rural areas and institutional factors. Our findings suggest that the Taiwanese OTOP program can be reproduced in an African Cultural environment, but cautions against the daunting challenges that lie ahead in the planning and implementation process. Some recommendations for policy makers are drawn and recommendations are made for future research.