Die vorliegende empirische Arbeit befasst sich mit den Herausforderungen, die sich aus der Umsetzung strategischer interkultureller Führungskonzepte im globalen Supply-Chain-Management ergeben. Dabei wird ein mitteständisches deutsches Industrieunternehmen als Fallbeispiel herangezogen. Die...

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth. In Kenya, MSMEs represent about 98 percent of all businesses and contribute over 30 percent to the GDP. Despite their essential role in the economy, these enterprises face substantial challenges in...

Auch wenn sich Baugenehmigungsverfahren von Fall zu Fall stark unterscheiden können, wird deren Länge und Komplexität von den Unternehmen vielfach als Belastung und Investitionshemmnis wahrgenommen. Neben den rechtlichen Grundlagen erweisen sich die Vorgehensweise der kommunalen Baubehörden...

Familienunternehmen haben die deutsche Wirtschaftsgeschichte entscheidend geprägt. Aus ihnen sind Weltkonzerne, wie Bosch, Krupp oder Aldi hervorgegangen, die zum Teil auf eine lange Tradition und wechselvolle Geschichte zurückblicken. Jede Generation hat sie mit ihrem Einfluss und...

Sowohl für die Bewältigung künftiger Umbrüche und Krisen wie auch die Nutzung künftiger Chancen bedarf es neben anderen Faktoren vor allem sachgerechter, unternehmensbezogener Strategien. In Familienunternehmen ist dieses langfristige, generationenübergreifende strategische Denken...

This working paper assesses the economic impact of EIF-supported equity investments in the Lower Mid-Market (LMM) segment across Europe between 2007 and 2023. Using advanced causal inference techniques, the study compares over 1,700 investee firms with a matched control group to isolate the...

This short factual overview paper describes the complexity created by the tariffs imposed by the US, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Policy Brief concludes by highlighting the importance of the EU "Access2Market" tool in addressing these new complexities, helping EU...

Das Steuercontrolling in Deutschland ist ein noch relativ junges Forschungsfeld im Controlling. Die Berücksichtigung von Steuereffekten ist für die wertorientierte Unternehmensführung sowohl für Großunternehmen als auch für KMU relevant. Empirische Forschung auf dem Gebiet des...

Eigenschaften wie z. B. hohe Flexibilität, schnelle Entscheidungsprozesse oder Langfristorientierung begünstigen die Transformationsanstrengungen mittelständischer Unternehmen. Jedoch fehlt es insbesondere dem kleineren Mittelstand oft an zeitlichen und finanziellen Mitteln, um die grüne...

Unternehmen klagen seit langer Zeit über die mangelnde Verhältnismäßig- und Praxistauglichkeit vieler Regelungen und Vorschriften. Ein Grund hierfür ist, dass bei der Gesetzgebung und beim Bürokratieabbau die Erfahrungen der betroffenen Unternehmen bisher nur unzureichend berücksichtigt...

Digitalization is reshaping entrepreneurship, yet the mechanisms that translate new technological possibilities into entrepreneurial intention remain poorly understood, especially for resource-constrained small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Building on the Theory of Planned Behaviour,...

The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to transform South Africa's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) payment systems, creating a new digital ecosystem where everyday objects can seamlessly perform payment transactions. Retail SME survival and continuity depend on...

In an environment characterised by high competitiveness, companies must constantly innovate and focus on products and processes continuous improvement. Portugal's business environment is predominantly made up of SMEs, which, given their characteristics, are more limited in terms of resources and...

This research investigates the interrelationships between lean supply chain activities (LSCA), supply chain cost reduction (SCCR), and competitive advantage (CA) among Iraqi food and beverage SMEs. This study assessed the moderating effect of information technology (IT) on the relationship...

The aim of this study is to fill the gap in the literature regarding the empirical analysis of digital competitive advantage and to extend the knowledge about its antecedents such as digital culture and digital creativity. The subject of this study is micro, small and medium-sized enterprises...

In the current unpredictable business landscape, organisational resilience is essential for firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to navigate crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the typically limited resources of SMEs, this study sheds light on how...

This study examines the effects of Islamic finance on the resilience of Cameroonian SMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Analyzing data from 1358 SMEs using a multivariate probit model, we find that Islamic finance significantly boosts strategies like online marketing,...

This study explores the critical role of cultural adaptation in digital marketing strategies employed by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Java, Indonesia, within the context of a rapidly digitizing marketplace and shifting consumer behaviors. The research employs a systematic...

Despite growing interest in circular economy (CE) practices, the mechanisms for improving financial performance in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) remain underexplored, especially in developing economies. This study examines how CE practices enhance financial performance, both directly and...

This paper replicates and extends the framework of Guzman and Stern (2020) to examine the evolution of entrepreneurial activity in Europe, focusing on France, Germany, and the United Kingdom between 2009 and 2023. Using harmonized national business registry data, we construct measures of both...

This study investigates the relationship between sustainable leadership and the sustainable performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, with a particular focus on the mediating role of organizational commitment and the moderating influence of green organizational...

Utilising matched employer-employee data from Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surveys spanning the time frame of 2007-2015, we investigate the extent to which firms share economic rents with their employees through wage adjustments. Our analysis reveals rent-sharing elasticity of...

This research aims to demonstrate how the female university students' perceptions of the two main categories of financing-formal and informal-can influence their entrepreneurial intentions. Analyzing data collected through a custom-designed instrument grounded in existing literature via a...

Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in most developing countries. However, many of these enterprises face a range of challenges that hinder their growth and survival. This research aimed to examine the critical success factors affecting the growth of different sizes of...

Chief executive officer (CEO) succession is a critical event for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often leading to significant organizational and strategic changes, uncertainty, and the risk of failure if mishandled. An essential yet underexplored topic is how CEO succession influences...

This study investigates the role and impact of non-financial reporting (NFR) regulations on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union. While large enterprises are the primary focus of directives such as the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and the Corporate...

Innovation is a key catalyst for born global firms (BGs) to enter international markets. However, resource-constrained BGs face significant challenges in overcoming resource limitations during innovation and rapid internationalization. An open innovation ecosystem (OIE) offers a cost-effective...

Purpose: Many studies have addressed critical success factors (CSFs) in various industry and technology contexts in order to achieve successful adoption of Industry 4.0. However, there is still a gap in the literature that simultaneously examines managerial roles in digital transformation,...

Numerous studies deal with the link between daily recovery experiences (DRE) and mental health for employees. Hardly any studies exist for small business owners. This is surprising given that their health is not just important for themselves but also for their environment (such as employees,...