This study investigates the effect of the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on SME financial performance. The essay also proposes a contingency model to explore the moderating effects of environmental hostility on the relationship between EO and profitability. The study was conducted using a...

Die moderne Unternehmung ist vor allem durch eine bestimmte Organisationseinheit, von Mintzberg (1979) als Strategic Apex bezeichnet, und heute meistens Konzernzentrale genannt, gekennzeichnet. Seit Chandler's (1962) grundlegender Arbeit Strategy and Structure hat diese Organisationseinheit...

Contingency theory suggests that the selection of coherent combinations of organizational capabilities and operational environments has important performance implications. This paper builds upon this perspective to analyse the emergence of a new business model that is modifying the structure of...

Since supplier insolvencies are a major source of supply chain disruptions, scholars have continuously suggested managing supply chain risk management (SCRM) proactively in order to avoid their occurrence. However, business practice seems to fail with this task. This paper investigates...

The Nepalese authorities have made important progress in strengthening the financial stability framework. This framework consists of provisions for liquidity support to banks, supervisory practices, and problem bank resolution mechanisms. Some liquidity facilities have been put in place,...