International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(3)
Опубликована: Май 26, 2024
French
Small
and
Medium-sized
Enterprises
(SMEs)
face
a
crucial
juncture
in
their
path
towards
digital
transformation.
They
encounter
notable
obstacles
embracing
technologies
bolstering
cybersecurity
measures.
This
integrative
literature
review
examines
the
complex
relationship
between
digitalization
cybersecurity,
highlighting
importance
for
enterprises'
ongoing
competitiveness
operational
security.
The
study
is
focused
on
two
primary
areas:
integration
of
establishment
robust
frameworks.
thoroughly
existing
research
to
offer
strategic
insights
leaders
SMEs
IT
policymakers.
It
employs
rigorous
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
detailed
data
extraction,
comprehensive
synthesis
ensure
systematic
analysis.
findings
emphasize
critical
roles
organizational
culture
innovation
diffusion
shaping
adoption
technology
implementation
security
practices.
puts
forward
practical
suggestions
address
divide,
strengthen
readiness,
promote
environment
accessible
all
sectors
SMEs.
These
recommendations
focus
enhancing
efficiency,
minimizing
expenses,
fortifying
framework
bolster
solid
national
study's
conclusions
highlight
significance
these
future
practice,
providing
thorough
guide
incorporating
transformation
context
Review of Managerial Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
explores
the
impact
of
International
Entrepreneurial
Orientation
(IEO)
on
international
performance
Small
and
Medium-sized
Enterprises
(SMEs),
with
a
focus
post-COVID-19
era.
IEO,
treated
as
subdimension
entrepreneurial
orientation,
is
crucial
for
SMEs
in
global
markets,
especially
given
challenges
posed
by
pandemic.
The
study
examines
dynamic
capabilities
moderating
factor
IEO-international
relationship,
based
resource-based
view
(RBV).
A
survey
involving
120
internationalized
from
industrial
service
sectors
was
conducted,
data
were
analyzed
using
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
through
Partial
Least
Squares
(PLS).
findings
indicate
that
seizing
reconfiguring
significantly
enhance
link
while
sensing
do
not
show
notable
impact.
research
contributes
to
literature
affirming
role
strengthening
SMEs’
highlighting
differential
various
capabilities,
offering
insights
into
specific
roles
these
moderators
relationship.
underscores
importance
strategic
orientation
market.
Small Business Economics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2024
Abstract
In
the
digital
era,
organizations
strategically
adopt
transformation
to
thrive
and
prosper.
particular,
they
allocate
substantial
resources
cultivate
orientation.
However,
limited
research
has
explored
how
orientation
impacts
performance
of
small
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs).
Our
study
sheds
light
on
this
relationship,
examining
it
through
lens
a
resource-based
view
(RBV)
dynamic
capability
(DC)
perspective.
We
empirically
quantify
its
subdimensions
using
textual
data
extracted
from
SME
websites.
findings
unveil
U-shaped
relationship:
while
high
is
observable
at
both
extremes
spectrum,
an
initial
increase
in
associated
with
setbacks
until
specific
threshold
reached,
after
which
once
again
begins
improve.
As
result,
SMEs
should
consider
strategic
allocation
pursuing
build
capabilities
during
their
journey.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(19), С. 8551 - 8551
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Sustainable
digital
transformation
in
SMEs
not
only
simplifies
operations
and
increases
efficiency
but
also
fosters
innovation,
facilitates
data-driven
decision-making,
minimizes
negative
environmental
social
impacts,
paving
the
way
for
a
sustainable
competitive
advantage
age.
However,
still
face
significant
barriers
to
implementing
this
transformation.
In
addition
limited
financial
resources,
critical
obstacle
is
lack
of
specific
comprehensible
roadmaps.
Thus,
paper
aims
analyze
existing
roadmaps
SMEs.
A
systematic
literature
review
was
conducted
using
PRISMA
Methodi
Ordinatio
methods,
with
data
collection
analysis
performed
NVivo
12
VOSviewer
software
(version
1.6.20).
Content
used
assess
how
these
papers
align
study’s
context.
The
identified
whether
address
aspects
related
triple
bottom
line
(TBL),
their
specificity
SMEs,
principles
they
incorporate,
aspect
maturity.
findings
indicate
that
none
current
provides
fully
developed
roadmap
Consequently,
future
studies
are
suggested
develop
comprehensive
addresses
issues.
Finally,
study
highlights
main
gaps
opportunities
each
studied
formulates
14
research
questions
divided
into
six
categories
investigation.
Addressing
can
help
close
provide
robust,
adaptable,
strategies.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(20), С. 8745 - 8745
Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024
Digital
transformation
(DT)
is
crucial
for
SMEs
to
streamline
operational
efficiency,
foster
innovation,
and
meet
upcoming
challenges.
Integrating
sustainability
into
this
process
not
only
enhances
a
company’s
reputation
but
also
attracts
customers
investors
who
value
environmental
responsibility.
Despite
opportunity,
many
operate
without
clear
plans
strategies.
The
literature
review
identified
lack
of
roadmaps
that
integrate
the
digital
SMEs.
Thus,
paper
aims
propose
sustainable
roadmap
evaluates
their
maturity
facilitates
gradual
implementation
in
alignment
with
strategic
objectives.
A
systematic
using
Methodi
Ordinatio
defined
six
key
dimensions
transformation.
Consequently,
SDT-SMEs
Roadmap
was
developed,
drawing
on
ISO/IEC
33000
standards
offer
well-defined
processes
enhancing
competencies.
features
three
organizational
planning
levels—strategic,
tactical,
operational—and
includes
model
75
across
dimensions:
Technologies,
Customer
Focus,
Organizational
Culture,
Governance,
People,
Sustainability.
Validation
through
case
study
confirmed
roadmap’s
effectiveness
addressing
real-world
challenges
guiding
digitization
process.
provides
comprehensive
integrated
approach,
ensuring
continuous
adaptation
improvement
efforts.
This
addresses
significant
gap
presents
practical,
strategic,
adaptable
pathway
embarking
journeys.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2024
The
role
of
digitalization
for
business
performance
has
attracted
significant
research
interest.
While
many
studies
have
advanced
the
literature
with
insights
on
digital
tools
and
strategies,
what
is
less
well
understood
human
factor
in
this
process.
objective
study
to
assess
element
small
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs).
Theoretically,
we
draw
sociotechnical
theory
dynamic
capabilities
underline
importance
integrating
technology
aspects
enhancing
SME
performance.
Empirically,
use
a
representative
dataset
1,000
Bulgarian
SMEs
perform
structural
equations
modeling.
Our
findings
reveal
that
existence
strategies
by
themselves
may
not
lead
improved
unless
they
are
integrated
appropriate
talent
management
practices
support
organizational
agility.
results
underscore
considering
pathways
through
which
strategy
affects
SMEs.
The Journal of Technology Transfer,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
Small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
play
a
crucial
role
in
supporting
the
country's
economy.
However,
Spanish
SMEs
have
not
developed
their
full
potential.
It
is
thus
essential
for
managers
to
seek
adopt
better
strategies
be
more
successful.
In
today's
turbulent
environments,
digital
transformation
strategy
considered
an
important
strategic
competitive
resource.
Given
its
importance,
are
encouraged
develop
capabilities
deal
with
digitilization
efficiently,
leading
them
innovative
obtain
higher
levels
of
organizational
effectiveness.
There
extensive
research
literature
on
effect
digitalization
effectiveness,
it
being
composite
construct.
Little
has
been
conducted,
however,
examine
independent
effects
economic,
human
resources
internationalization
dimensions.
Based
Input-Mediator-Output
framework,
this
study
aims
highlight
mechanisms
through
which
improves
Specifically,
article
examines
(1)
direct
SMEs'
effectiveness
dimensions,
(2)
mediating
firm
innovation
these
relationships.
To
test
our
hypotheses,
we
randomly
selected
operating
Spain
from
INE
2022
database.
The
selection
framework
used
was
SABI
database
by
Faedpyme
(2023).
Once
data
were
filtered,
information
obtained
1,113
SMEs.
hypothesis,
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
based
partial
least
squares
(PLS)
Smart
PLS
4.0.9.9.
PLS-SEM
robust
statistical
technique
that
allows
positing
mediated
relationships
simultaneously
between
variables.
Our
results
revealed
positive
impact
dimensions
Furthermore,
found
partially
mediates
influence
three
Thus,
wish
improve
should
orient
towards
innovation.
Testing
model
contributes
two
ways.
First,
sheds
new
light
how
fosters
SMEs,
specifically,
hitherto
analyzed
literature.
Second,
add
theory,
dominated
large
firms.
They
also
extend
evidence
Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
examine
and
identify
how
the
resource-based
view
dynamic
capability
theory
contribute
information
communication
technology
(ICT)
adoption
improve
micro,
small
medium
enterprise
(MSME)
performance,
mediated
by
distinctive
competencies.
research
provides
insight
into
MSMEs
can
performance
strategically
adopting
ICT
tools
developing
Design/methodology/approach
Data
were
collected
through
online
questionnaires
from
creative
industry
(fashion,
culinary
crafts)
in
Indonesia.
The
results
analyzed
using
partial
least
squares-structural
equation
method
technique
(Fornell
Cha,
1994)
with
Smart
PLS
3.0
(Ringle
et
al.
,
2015).
Findings
show
that
significantly
impacts
marketing
sector.
In
addition,
influences
development
of
competencies
among
MSMEs,
improving
performance.
Distinctive
found
mediate
relationship
between
which
underscores
importance
skills,
organizational
environmental
skills
entrepreneurial
mindset
driving
business
success.
These
findings
highlight
critical
role
as
a
key
factor
leveraging
Research
limitations/implications
main
limitation
is
this
coverage
area
less
extensive
due
time
constraints
study.
Future
work
could
cover
different
regions
explore
other
mediators
ICT–performance
relationship.
Practical
implications
assists
targeted
training
relevant
skills.
Social
highlights
potential
drive
economic
growth
resilience
adoption.
Originality/value
contributes
existing
literature
providing
empirical
evidence
adoption,
MSME
context
industries
offers
new
perspective
on
use
develop
enhance
their
competitive
advantage
achieve
sustainable
growth.
By
emphasizing
mediating
competencies,
positively
valuable
insights
for
practitioners,
policymakers
researchers
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