Innovation in emerging economies: How do university-industry linkages and public procurement matter for small businesses?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10490-021-09763-z
Abstract: Small businesses face major challenges to becoming more innovative. These challenges are particularly prevalent in emerging economies where high uncertainties are a barrier to innovation. We know from previous studies that linkages to universities, on… read more here.
Keywords: industry linkages; small businesses; innovation; university industry ... See more keywords
Formal and informal financing decisions of small businesses
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DOI: 10.1007/s11187-020-00361-9
Abstract: This study investigates small businesses’ financing decisions. Drawing upon asymmetric information theory, institutional theory and relevant literature on cognitive financial constraints, human capital and social capital, we propose a theoretical framework in which financing determinants… read more here.
Keywords: finance; formal informal; financing decisions; small businesses ... See more keywords
Evaluating innovation development among Brazilian micro and small businesses in view of management level: Insights from the local innovation agents program.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2020.101797
Abstract: This research aims to analyze management and innovation patterns among micro and small businesses (MSBs) that participated during 2015-2016 in the Local Innovation Agents (LIA) Program from the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service… read more here.
Keywords: local innovation; small businesses; innovation; program ... See more keywords
Enhancing the Quality and competitiveness of small businesses: A pooled cross-sectional analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108410
Abstract: Compared with large organizations, small businesses have been slower to adopt quality management practices. This study combined the context-free perspective with the contingency theory of quality management to investigate the association between quality management and… read more here.
Keywords: small businesses; analysis; quality management; pooled cross ... See more keywords
Social relationship cycle for managing small intermediary businesses: Evidences from India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indmarman.2020.10.004
Abstract: Abstract Small businesses in emerging markets face several challenges that are difficult for individual firms to meet on their own, and thus require creative collaboration with other businesses. Using in-depth interview-based exploratory study and the… read more here.
Keywords: social relationship; cycle managing; small businesses; managing small ... See more keywords
To reopen or not to reopen? How entrepreneurial alertness influences small business reopening after the COVID-19 lockdown
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbvi.2021.e00275
Abstract: COVID-19 lockdowns have been effective in curbing the spread of the virus and saving lives. Government-imposed restrictions and lockdowns have required that businesses close temporarily. While many businesses survived in lockdown, others, particularly small businesses,… read more here.
Keywords: entrepreneurial alertness; small businesses; reopen reopen; alertness ... See more keywords
Functional redundancy as a response to employee theft within small businesses
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DOI: 10.1057/sj.2015.37
Abstract: Employee theft is one of the most harmful crimes committed against small businesses. In response the owners of victimized businesses can be expected to make organizational changes intended to prevent future victimizations. This study uses… read more here.
Keywords: employee theft; response; employee; small businesses ... See more keywords
The impact of COVID-19 on small business outcomes and expectations
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2006991117
Abstract: Significance Drawing on a survey of more than 5,800 small businesses, this paper provides insight into the economic impact of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on small businesses. The results shed light on both the financial fragility… read more here.
Keywords: business; small businesses; covid small; impact covid ... See more keywords
Performance implications of technological uncertainty, age, and size for small businesses
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DOI: 10.1080/00472778.2020.1867733
Abstract: Small businesses face multiple sources of uncertainty that can hold negative implications for performance by magnifying liabilities of newness and/or exacerbating resource inadequacies. However, te... read more here.
Keywords: implications technological; uncertainty; small businesses; technological uncertainty ... See more keywords
COVID-19 Lockdown and Social Distancing Policies and the Sustainability of Small Businesses in South-Eastern Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1080/02589346.2021.1991659
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study explores the experience of small business operators in South-Eastern Nigeria to underscore the sub-sectoral effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures on small businesses. Although COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing policies are generally perceived… read more here.
Keywords: small businesses; eastern nigeria; lockdown social; south eastern ... See more keywords
Small business digital transformation in the context of the pandemic
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DOI: 10.1080/0960085x.2021.1891004
Abstract: ABSTRACT The pandemic is a major crisis for small businesses. Digital transformation (DT) offers a lifeline for some small businesses. In this paper, we outline a rapidly conceived and implemented research project to digitalise small… read more here.
Keywords: small business; business digital; digital transformation; small businesses ... See more keywords