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Diving into a developing country’s business landscape : uncovering managerial intentions for corporate socially responsible practices : the case of Romania

Modreanu, Andra; Toma, Sorin-George - 2026

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach from a managerial point of view has become a topic of interest especially in the European ex-Communist countries. This paper explores the intentions of Romanian managers of small and medium-sized enterprises and multinational corporations...

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Building organizational commitment in small and medium-sized enterprises : evidence from Cyprus

Panayiotou, Elena S.; Efstathiades, Andreas - 2026

Organizational commitment constitutes a challenge for organizations. Despite the growing body of literature describing organizational commitment as a positive outcome of ideal job conditions, how organizational commitment develops has not been explored extensively. This study examines how...

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How does strategic orientation influence the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Nguyen My Thi Tra; Hung Trong Hoang; Tran Duc Tri; Tran … - 2025

Objective: The article aims to investigate the influence of strategic orientation (specifically market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, and digital orientation) on small and medium-sized enterprises' performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research Design & Methods: We surveyed 265...

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The causal effect of industrial policy for SMEs : evidence from South Korea's policy change

Baek, Jisun; Kim, Minho; Park, WooRam - 2025

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European SMEs, corporate finance and economic resilience to floods

De Carolis, Flavio; Peters, Vinzenz - 2025

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Can guarantees effectively leverage financing for SMEs in low- and middle-income countries?

Bambe, Bao-We-Wal - 2025

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require significant financing and investment, particularly as growing challenges from climate events highlight the insufficiency of public funds to meet the 2030 Agenda (World Economic Forum 2024). Private capital for low- and middle-income...

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Can guarantees effectively leverage financing for SMEs in low- and middle-income countries?

Bambe, Bao-We-Wal - 2025

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Exploring the link between risk management and performance of MSMEs : a bibliometric review

Ciocoiu, Carmen Nadia; Radu, Cătălina; Colesca, Sofia … - 2025

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Entrepreneurial leadership and job crafting among millennials in SMEs : the mediating role of work passion

Michelle She Min Ngo; Badri, Siti Khadijah Zainal - 2025

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SMEs within a data-driven sustainable finance framework : a European survey

Rossmann, Felix; Greitens, Jan; Knoll, Lisa - 2025

Sustainable finance regulations and initiatives across Europe have predominantly targeted large corporations, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly drawn into the framework, often facing challenges such as resource constraints and complex documentation requirements. To...

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International entrepreneurial orientation and international performance : the mediating role of dynamic capabilities and business strategy

Theodosiou, Marios; Katsikea, Evangelia; Alarape, Oluyomi; … - 2025

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Entrepreneurial resources, decision-making logic and organisational change readiness : enhancing SME sustainability in New Zealand

Walker, Kathryn; Lee, Michelle Chin Chin - 2025

Entrepreneurs are the backbone of most small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yet they have received little attention regarding how they prepare for organisational change readiness (OCR), especially in the current uncertain business environment and the disruption of Industrial Revolution...

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Determinants of AI adoption intention in SMEs : Romanian case study

Apostoaie, Constantin-Marius; Roman, Teodora; Maxim, … - 2025

The paper investigates the drivers and barriers that encourage or hinder the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within Romanian SMEs. By using the Technology-Organisation-Environment (TOE) framework, we examined the role of several factors from each TOE dimension in predicting...

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Key HRDM factors enhancing SMEs' performance

Havierniková, Katarína; Hunková, Lukrécia; … - 2025

The impact of human resources development (HRD) on business performance is critical for enterprises, but there's limited analysis of the specific factors affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in terms of human resources development management (HRDM). This paper aims to identify the...

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Born globals, international new ventures, and international entrepreneurship : reflections and a research agenda

Knight, Gary; Khan, Zaheer; Nummela, Niina - 2025

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Sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises in Hong Kong : drivers and the moderating role of social network

Nie, Lin; Lam, Wai Fung; Zhang, Ruiyu - 2025

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Exploring uncharted territory : CEOs as gatekeepers in utilizing industrial platforms through data sharing

Friedrich, Lars; Leutheuser, Viktoria; Mertel, Michael; … - 2025

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Machine learning analysis of financial risk dynamics in micro-, small, and medium enterprises

Božović, Dražen; Perović, Nataša; Aleksić, Marinko; … - 2025

This study examines the use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to classify financial risks in micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Montenegro and the wider Western Balkan region. The economies in this region share structural similarities, such as a high concentration of...

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Accounting practitioners' perspectives on small- and medium-sized enterprises' environmental sustainability reporting

O'Reilly, Seán; Mac an Bhaird, Ciarán; Gorman, Louise; … - 2025

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Human-centred SME factories : the future of work in SMEs under industry 5.0

Zincume, Philani Nduna; Maier, Maria - 2025

This study examines the transition of SMEs in the manufacturing sector towards Industry 5.0, emphasising a human-centred approach using the human-technology-organisation (HTO) model. It explores how Industry 5.0 integrates the human element into automated processes, requiring SMEs to adapt...

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The influence of small and medium-sized enterprise financial literacy on Fintech adoption in a fourth industrial revolution era

Munongo, Shallone; Pooe, David Rabolane Isaac - 2025

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Perception of financial security in assessing business continuity by SMEs in Poland

Nita, Bartłomiej; Kaczmarczyk, Angelika - 2025

The aim of this study is to diagnose how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland perceive financial security, and to examine whether there is a significant relationship between this perception and the companies' market experience. The motivation for undertaking this topic is the...

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Navigating firm-stakeholder conflicts of values : a deweyan ethical perspective

Oldham, Simon; Du Gay, Paul; Spence, Laura J. - 2025

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Corporate social responsibility, business ethics, human resources management, and the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises : gender approach

Belas, Jaroslav; Balcerzak, Adam P.; Dvorský, Ján; … - 2025

This study aims to analyse and illustrate causal relationships affecting the sustainability (SD) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The research focuses on the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics (BE), and Human Resources Management (HRM). Additionally, it...

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The heat is on : an exploratory investigation of how climate change-related challenges affect SMEs' R&D activities

Gibson, Gráinne; Lenihan, Helena; Perez-Alaniz, Mauricio; … - 2025

Climate change can cause major challenges for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Responding and adapting to such challenges is crucial, as SMEs are vital for driving economic growth and employment in most countries. Investing in R&D is a key way in which SMEs can build the capacities...

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The effects of business credit support programs: evidence from a regression discontinuity design

Acurio, Balila; Tomarchio, Alessandro - 2025

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The effects of business credit support programs : evidence from a regression discontinuity design

Acurio, Balila; Tomarchio, Alessandro - 2024 - Preliminary draft

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Village-owned enterprises perspectives towards challenges and opportunities in rural entrepreneurship : a qualitative study with maxqda tools

Putra, Radianto Anwar Setia; Wibowo, Radna Andi; Purwadi; … - 2025

The Village Fund program was started by the Indonesian government in 2015 and had a budget of USD 19.14 billion for the years 2015-2019. This research aims to provide novel insights into the importance of village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) in promoting rural entrepreneurship in rural areas of...

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Managing the innovation process of small and medium-sized enterprises : the important roles of reflecting and employee involvement

Lui, Steven; Ozdemir, Salih Zeki; Jackson, Chris J.; … - 2025

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Financial literacy of micro-entrepreneurs and access to credit

Calcagno, Riccardo; Finaldi Russo, Paolo; Galotto, Ludovica - 2024

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Access to finance for UK social enterprises

Liñares-Zegarra, José M.; Wilson, John O. S. - 2024

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Can ICT make small beautiful? : examining the role of ICT in affecting the credit behavior of SMEs in India

Jain, Ritika; Biswas, Shreya - 2024

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...

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Talent training practices in SME hotels

Ansari, Ehsan Taghi Zadeh - 2024

Purpose: This study aims to explore and analyse the intricacies of talent management and employee development practices within the hospitality industry. By delving into various training methodologies and assessing their impact, the study seeks to unveil the strengths, challenges, and...

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Perceived business risks and observed impacts of the Russian-Ukraine war among small- and medium-sized agri-food value chain enterprises in Egypt

Abu Hatab, Assem; Lagerkvist, Carl-Johan - 2024

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Enhancing social responsibility and resilience through entrepreneurship and digital environment

Awad, Jeehan; Martín-Rojas, Rodrigo - 2024

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Challenges and opportunities in sustainability reporting : a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Setyaningsih, Santi; Widjojo, Rosita; Kelle, Péter - 2024

The purpose of the study was to observe how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) struggle to develop the sustainability reports that are today important and required by consumers. The rationale is that the sustainability report is influenced by governance practices, social responsibility,...

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The European Investment Bank to the rescue? : COVID-related lending as incremental change

Howarth, David J.; Kavvadia, Helen - 2024

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Support policies for small businesses during the Covid-19 crisis : evidence from club convergence clustering approach

Lau, Chi Keung; Zhang, Dongna; Gozgor, Giray - 2024

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An in-depth analysis of digital marketing trends and prospects in small and medium-sized enterprises : utilizing bibliometric mapping

Laila, Nisful; Sukmaningrum, Puji Sucia; Wan Azman … - 2024

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of digital marketing research within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) spanning from 1985 to 2024. By analyzing 699 publications from the Scopus database, it aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field’s evolution and current...

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Navigating uncertainty : the resilience of third-sector organizations and socially oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic

Liñares-Zegarra, José M.; Wilson, John O. S. - 2024

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Bank competition and firm asset- debt maturity mismatch : evidence from the SMEs in China

Li, Bo; Cheng, Yue; Tian, Guangning - 2024

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Central characteristics and critical success factors of design thinking for product development in industrial SMEs : a bibliometric analysis

Olivares Ugarte, Jazmin Estefania; Bengtsson, Lars - 2024

Design thinking is an innovative methodology that may be applied by small and medium enterprises which emphasizes a human-centered approach to problem-solving, facilitating the creation of novel solutions for complex and open-ended challenges like the development of new products. Despite its...

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Motivations for social and environmental reporting in Spanish SMEs : an inductive content analysis

Guerrero-Baena, M. Dolores; Castilla-Polo, Francisca; … - 2024

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Digital data-driven technologies and the environmental sustainability of micro, small, and medium enterprises : does size matter?

Hernández, Virginia; Revilla, Antonio; Rodríguez, Alicia - 2024

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Reaching for net zero : the impact of an innovative university-led business support programme on carbon management strategy and practices of small and medium-sized enterprises

Mazhar, Muhammad Usman; Domingues, Ana Rita; Pritchard, … - 2024

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Implementing the European Union Green Taxonomy : implications for small- and medium-sized enterprises

O'Reilly, Seán; Gorman, Louise; Mac an Bhaird, Ciarán; … - 2024

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Influence of strategic HRM and entrepreneurial orientation on dynamic capabilities and innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises

Ho, Marcus; Soo, Christine W.; Tian, Amy Wei; Teo, … - 2024

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The importance of performance measurement and management in sustainable supply chain governance among SMEs

Saunila, Minna; Ukko, Juhani; Jääskeläinen, Aki - 2024

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Relationship between knowledge transfer and sustainable innovation in interorganizational environments of small and medium-sized enterprises

Paredes-Chacín, Ana Judith; Diaz-Bejarano, Sebastian; … - 2024

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The rise of minimill steel producers in Italy and Spain : 1950-1990

Díaz Morlán, Pablo; Sáez García, Miguel Ángel; … - 2024

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Modeling the impact of corporate legitimacy on tax compliance intention to small and medium-sized enterprises

Amani, David - 2024

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of corporate legitimacy on tax compliance intentions among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania. This study is among a few that explore the issue of tax avoidance and leakages in sub-Saharan Africa through the lens of...

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Amani, David - 2024

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Advancing SME performance : a novel application of the technological-organizational-environment framework in social media marketing adoption

Fu, Chung-Jen; Silalahi, Andri Dayarana K.; Yang, Lee-Wen; … - 2024

This study advances the body of knowledge on social media utilization within Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by integrating complexity, cost, and capability into the Technology-Organization-Environment framework. It critically examines the influence of these factors on the adoption of...

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