Entrepreneurial challenges of COVID-19: Re-thinking entrepreneurship after the crisis

Journal of Small Business Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: July 15, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic substantially influenced the world economy, affecting entrepreneurs and SMEs alike. This paper critically examines relationship between entrepreneurship through an integrative review analyzing 79 existing studies on topic. We posit a novel framework for postcrisis recovery, identifying three phases of activity: business resumption (the decision to restart operations following crisis), crisis impact analysis (understanding how firm has changed as result future modification (examining businesses need move forward in latter days crisis). Further, we call additional research embedded environment, with hope that new scholarship this regard will provide chance increase awareness critical role entrepreneurial management society.

Language: Английский

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The impact of COVID-19 on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): empirical evidence for green economic implications

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 1540 - 1561

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

Language: Английский

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Digital transformation: A multidisciplinary perspective and future research agenda

International Journal of Consumer Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(2)

Published: Feb. 13, 2024

Abstract Digital transformation has had an unprecedented influence on all sectors of business over the last decade. We are now entering era characterized by extensive digital businesses, society, and consumers. Therefore, become a pivotal focus for organizations across various in recent years. Despite differing scholarly perspectives concept elements transformation, consensus exists that it significantly impacts consumer decisions necessitates organizational adaptation. Recent challenges such as COVID‐19 pandemic have further accelerated need its effects This editorial perspective this most important topic to establish future research agenda encompassing dimensions transformation. The purpose is review from multidisciplinary viewpoint provide insights into several key domains—Internet‐of‐Things, social media, mobile apps, artificial intelligence, augmented virtual reality, metaverse, corporate responsibility—that poised fuel pace Each domain analyzed through lens introduction, role, importance, multifaceted impact, conclusions. Future directions suggested.

Language: Английский

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Influence of blockchain technology in SME internationalization: Evidence from high-tech SMEs in India

Technovation, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 115, P. 102518 - 102518

Published: March 26, 2022

This study examines the impact of blockchain technology (BCT) on small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) internationalization. Further, it how Amazon as a platform reframes global partnership environment via BCT network that enables Indian SMEs to operate globally. Data were collected from 291 employees at 43 high-tech in India. They revealed untapped interest will use for operations. Several factors, such processes strategize, synergize, standardize, are described needing be addressed before can boost integrated business efficiency, especially with regards marketing capacity, scale, scope, financial performance. The represents critical theoretical contribution Amazon-based operations by developing 3S Triangle Model, which could provide basis future practice. Furthermore, defines addresses evolution has used—and continues use—as platform. At convergence BCT, Amazon, retail activities, we propose advance an model BCT-driven among provides holistic view state-of-the-art practices exciting avenues study.

Language: Английский

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An analysis of operational behavioural factors and circular economy practices in SMEs: An emerging economy perspective

Journal of Business Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 141, P. 321 - 336

Published: Dec. 31, 2021

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Digital Marketing Adoption on SMEs Sustainable Growth: Empirical Evidence from Ghana

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 4760 - 4760

Published: March 7, 2023

Online presence is fast becoming a marketing hub for contemporary businesses. Often known as digital marketing, the phenomenon offers several opportunities to Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using their online launch stern competitive promotions interact with consumers. Against backdrop of competition, being utilized drive sustainable strategies SMEs. This study leverages theory planned behavior explore impact adoption on growth SMEs in Ghana. Using structured questionnaire SmartPLS version 3.3 data analysis, 533 owners/managers Ghana were drawn administer questionnaire. Our findings suggest that, while attitudes toward did not influence intention use perceived control subjective norms found affect individuals’ intentions marketing. Additionally, results proved direct positive link between actual behavioral Finally, relationship SMEs’ was also proven positive, affirming that significantly improved developing countries. contributes multiplicity factors tendencies managers firms quest adopt platforms enhance growth. The study’s serve guidelines prospective adopters they develop sustainability strategies.

Language: Английский

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Developing a mental health index using a machine learning approach: Assessing the impact of mobility and lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 178, P. 121560 - 121560

Published: Feb. 13, 2022

Governments worldwide have implemented stringent restrictions to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Although beneficial physical health, these preventive measures could a profound detrimental effect on mental health population. This study focuses impact lockdowns and mobility during We first develop novel index based analysis data from over three million global tweets using Microsoft Azure machine learning approach. The computed scores are then regressed with lockdown strictness Google fixed-effects ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. results reveal that reduction in workplace mobility, retail recreational increase residential (confinement residence) harmed health. However, parks, grocery stores, pharmacy outlets were found no significant impact. proposed provides path for theoretical empirical studies social media.

Language: Английский

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Environmental Sensitivity to Form a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intention

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(16), P. 10398 - 10398

Published: Aug. 21, 2022

In this paper, the authors aim to analyze entrepreneurial intention and focus on sustainable strategies, which consider responsible use of resources while avoiding strong exploitation materials workers, a long-term approach. This consideration is important in current era, especially when considering that incorrect hypercompetitive approaches implemented among business organizations recent years have caused many problems around world both ecologically socio-economically. research, administered questionnaires 743 university students. These measured considerations future consequences, immediate environmental awareness, personal norms for acting pro-environmental way, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, intentions. When combining these independent, dependent, moderating variables, it emerged way positive influence attitudes; also considered other was determined control Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), all proposed hypotheses were verified, with exception between attitudes

Language: Английский

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Investigating the relationship between government support and SMEs’ sustainability through financial and green lenses

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(11), P. 2379 - 2389

Published: Feb. 13, 2023

Purpose To be successful on a global scale, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need government support (GS) for innovation, sustainability creativity. GS has always been constructive influence enterprises. This paper aims to examine the role of in assessing financial literacy (FL), access finance (AF) green value co-creation (GVC) SMEs. Design/methodology/approach study’s sample comprises SMEs Lahore, Pakistan. Data collection started December 2021 ended February 2022. Using convenient sampling, 320 responses were collected from included data analysis. Hypotheses tested, model fit was checked through software AMOS 22. Findings It examined that plays pivotal acquiring FL, AF GVC Research limitations/implications Increasing size will give more demonstrative picture as population is quite large. Future researchers should design causal relationships, linking these variables longitudinal research. Originality/value No study conducted developing economies using variables. contributes literature by providing comprehensive identifying GSs importance achieving SMEs’ lenses. research significantly impacts policymakers giving them insight into practices, capabilities sustainability.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling digital transformation: Investigating technology adoption in Vietnam's food delivery industry for enhanced customer experience

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(9), P. e19719 - e19719

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Digital platforms are increasingly playing a crucial role in the digital transformation process, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to gain competitive advantage achieve their business objectives. This research study aims extend Technology Acceptance Model by incorporating Stimulus-Organism-Reaction theory comprehensive understanding of factors influencing satisfaction, continued intention use, positive electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) context Food Delivery Apps (FDAs). A quantitative approach was employed, data were collected through survey administered 346 FDA users. The results reveal that both Information quality Task-technology fit have impact on satisfaction use. Additionally, found greatest influence use eWOM, with information exerting most significant satisfaction. Furthermore, findings demonstrated promotion has generating eWOM. makes substantial contribution existing literature providing valuable insights into usage It serves as foundation for further this emerging field offers practical implications stakeholders involved development, management, utilization FDAs.

Language: Английский

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