In this paper, we use novel firm-level microdata for Ireland to explore the factors that determine the investment in digitalisation for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). More specifically, we use cross-sectional survey data to explore whether firm fundamentals or constraints act...

Derzeit stehen viele produzierende kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) vor der Herausforderung, neue Produkte und Kompetenzen zu erschließen, um stabile Zukunftsaussichten zu schaffen. Dafür, wie eine nachhaltige Transformation unter Beteiligung der Beschäftigten gelingen kann, gibt es noch...

Nature-related financial risks have emerged as critical concerns for policymakers and financial actors. Central to this issue are ecosystem services, which play an integral role in various production processes but may be interrupted due to nature degradation. This article delves into the...

This research aims to develop a conceptual framework and propositions to establish and test the causal relationships between Industry 5.0 readiness (I5.0R), global value chain (GVC) participation, business competitiveness (BC), and sustainable business growth (SBG) of small and medium-sized...

In order to better capture non-R&D based processes related to Learning by Doing, Using and Interacting (DUI) as a basis for policy advice, this paper empirically identifies DUI mode drivers of SME innovation. For the first time, a large set of conceptually derived indicators is used in a...

The paper explores the relationship between ICT adoption and credit behavior for small and medium enterprises in India. We use the latest round of the World Bank Enterprise Survey for India, conducted in 2021, and employ an instrumental variable estimation technique to account for any potential...

In this paper, we focus on small business enterprises (SBEs) that usually have low market power but can rely on retailers to transact sales and gain the ability to disclose quality information. Moreover, consumer loss aversion (CLA) is pronounced when buying from SBEs that have yet to develop a...

The adoption of open innovation poses significant challenges that are important to explore. Studies in this field have mainly focused on exploring the causes of the failure of open innovation among large companies. This study addresses this research gap by employing a sample of 297 Portuguese...

Purpose Due to a high failure rate of new products, there is an urgent need to probe the drivers of new product success, by probing internal and external factors. Thus, our study empirically examines the synergistic effects of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation (external focus)...

This article outlines a pilot study aimed at exploring the influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and firm performance within Czech chemical SMEs. With dual aims, the study first evaluates the feasibility of the main research design and secondly...

Knowledge management is pivotal in analyzing organizational innovation, as it influences the capacity to achieve objectives and engage in corporate decision-making. Nevertheless, its application encounters constraints within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to resource and knowledge...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of corporate social responsibility on forward default risk (FDR) under the setting of firm and industry heterogeneity. Research Design & Methods: This study evaluated the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on FDR using the data of...

The propulsion of economic growth is a multifaceted construct, influenced by technology, capital, and resource management, with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) being a significant contributors to innovation and employment. This study examines the growth of Scottish SMEs across four...

Purpose The present study aims to provide an overview of the topic of intellectual capital in SMEs in the construction industry. Identifying the different research paths based on a systematic literature review will allow effective knowledge of the topics under study and the definition of a...

The growing urgency of environmental problems, such as climate change, pollution, and waste management, has highlighted the importance of eco-innovation. It includes the development of sustainable solutions for goods and services. As corporations adopt sustainability practices, governments are...

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can get new insights and comparative advantages from implementing information systems (ISs). This study aims to examine the factors that influence SMEs willingness to use cloud-based accounting. A theoretical framework was developed that incorporates...

This study delves into the relationship between organizational resilience and organizational ambidexterity in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing exogenous shocks in emerging economies. Specifically, it investigates how firm resilience influences the connection...

Lean strategy, aimed at optimizing resources, minimizing energy usage, and achieving zero waste in the production process, has been increasingly embraced to reduce systemwide costs in manufacturing. However, practitioners in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack the necessary...

Credit risk prediction for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has long posed a complex research challenge. Traditional approaches have primarily focused on enterprise-specific variables, but these models often prove inadequate when applied to SMEs with incomplete data. In this innovative study,...

Derzeit stehen viele produzierende kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) vor der Herausforderung, neue Produkte und Kompetenzen zu erschließen, um stabile Zukunftsaussichten zu schaffen. Dafür, wie eine nachhaltige Transformation unter Beteiligung der Beschäftigten gelingen kann, gibt es noch...