Developing a Leadership Framework SMEs: Policy Analysis through Grounded Theory

Supakorn Suradinkura; Thunwa Chatikavanij; Xian Hao Tang

Title:
Developing a Leadership Framework SMEs: Policy Analysis through Grounded Theory

Authors:
Xian Hao Tang | Supakorn Suradinkura | Thunwa Chatikavanij

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Xian Hao Tang | Supakorn Suradinkura | Thunwa Chatikavanij "Developing a Leadership Framework SMEs: Policy Analysis through Grounded Theory" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-5, October 2025, pp.683-693, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd97573.pdf

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Abstract :
This study analyzes China's SME development policies (2006-2024) to identify the implicit leadership competencies promoted by the state. Using grounded theory and computational textual analysis of 22 national policy documents with ATLAS.ti, the research reveals a distinct, policy-driven leadership hierarchy. Strategic Guidance and Decision-Making, Innovation and Change Leadership, and Organizational Management and Team Building emerged as the three dominant core competencies. In contrast, Market Expansion and Social Responsibility received minimal emphasis. The findings demonstrate a Chinese leadership model that prioritizes strategic alignment with national goals, innovation-driven transformation, and internal governance over market-oriented competencies, challenging the universality of Western leadership frameworks.

Keywords :
Leadership, SME Development, Policy Analysis, Grounded Theory.

Publication Details:

Unique Identification Number : IJTSRD97573

Published In : Volume-9 | Issue-5, October 2025

Page Number(s) : 683-693

Publisher Name : IJTSRD | www.ijtsrd.com | E-ISSN 2456-6470

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