Competitive advantage and dynamic capability in small and medium-sized enterprises: a systematic literature review and future research directions

Fabrizio, Cleomar Marcos; Kaczam, Fabíola; Moura, Gilnei Luiz de; Silva, Luciana Santos Costa Vieira da; Silva, Wesley Vieira da; Veiga, Claudimar Pereira da

doi:10.1007/s11846-021-00459-8

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“…Despite the idea that DC are at the root of competitive advantage (Fabrizio et al , 2021), the antecedents and outcomes of DC have been the focus of a large number of theoretical contributions and conceptual studies in strategic management literature (Barreto, 2010). However, only a few empirical analyses have explored the processes inside organizations that lead to DC or have attempted to define and measure their performance effects (McLaughlin, 2017; Schilke et al , 2018).…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

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The interplay between digital manufacturing and dynamic capabilities: an empirical examination of direct and indirect effects on firm performance

Savastano

Cucari

Dentale

et al. 2021

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify and empirically examine the dynamic capabilities (DC) that drive the development of digital manufacturing capabilities (DMC) and the role of DMC in mediating their influence on firm performance.Design/methodology/approachBased on the dynamic capabilities view (DCV) of the firm, the authors develop a set of hypotheses that are tested through a survey of 110 managers in the manufacturing sector. The hypothesized model is tested through structural equation modeling.FindingsThe results indicate that although higher-order DC (HODC) have a strong influence on firm performance, their effects are partially mediated by the DMC that they generate, by positively affecting the extended production process.Practical implicationsThe analysis contributes to a better understanding of the interplay between levels of the DC hierarchy by finding that DMC play an important role in translating HODC into enhanced firm performance.Originality/valueBy complementing the DCV with the disruptive innovation theory in a specific fast changing context, this study introduces a new construct (DMC) providing an original and considerable contribution to the literature. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is the first empirical study that includes and assesses all these elements together in the context of the manufacturing industry.

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The interplay between digital manufacturing and dynamic capabilities: an empirical examination of direct and indirect effects on firm performance

Savastano

Cucari

Dentale

et al. 2021

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“…The dynamic capability is to share, acquire, adapt, and absorb internal and external knowledge that enhances innovative capacity in an entrepreneur [74]. The purpose of dynamic capability is to explore rare and valuable resources for entrepreneurship performance in an organization.…”

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Capabilities and Opportunities: Linking Knowledge Management Practices of Textile-Based SMEs on Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Organizational Performance in China

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Most researchers hold the role of dynamic capability (DC) as a key factor of achieving sustainable entrepreneurship performance (SEP) and Organizational Performance (OP) with the competitive advantage of knowledge management practices (KMPs). However, the effects of KMPs with SEP and OP are still under discussion. Moreover, the ambidexterity view, exploring the direct impact of KMPs mediated by dynamic capabilities (DC), gives evidence of sustainable entrepreneurship and organizational performance. Measuring the gathered data of 480 textile-based SME entrepreneurs and organizations through structural equation modeling, the study’s finding shows that KMPs positively and significantly influence sustainable entrepreneurship and organizational performance. Furthermore, this study explores the partial mediation of dynamic capabilities among KMPs with SEP and organization performance. At the same time, opportunity recognition is a moderator that strengthens the relationship between DCs with sustainable entrepreneurship and organizational performance. The study is limited to male textile-based SMEs and can be enhanced by female entrepreneurs. Furthermore, this research contributes to entrepreneurship students by encouraging better research work in current and existing studies, and practically assists government and private policymakers and business practitioners to formulate better strategies for the sustainability and economic growth of a country.

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“…It also generates competitiveness and employment, not only in high-tech industries but in all sectors [77], and it has become a crucial factor that helps companies stay competitive and sustainable in the long term [78]. This is particularly true in emerging markets as companies are limited in obtaining other resources for strong growth [79,80]. Innovation is considered an effective means of keeping a company competitive, even when the company faces a management crisis [81].…”

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Innovative Business Strategies in the Face of COVID-19: An Approach to Open Innovation of SMEs in the Sonora Region of Mexico

Valdez-Juárez

Castillo-Vergara

Ramos-Escobar

2022

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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The purpose of this study is to analyze and verify the effects of the business strategy (financial and market) and innovation management exerted on the economic indicators and business performances of SMEs in the south-central region of Sonora in Mexico. The effect of electronic commerce and the home office in the management of innovation and corporate performance is also analyzed. In addition, a multigroup analysis was carried out to check if there are significant differences between family and non-family businesses. The sample analyzed comprises 498 SMEs with between 6 and 250 employees in the commerce sector. To collect the information, a questionnaire was developed and applied to the online SME manager through the LimeSurvey Professional platform. The field work was carried out from February to October 2021. PLS-SEM was used for the data analysis. The results report that the business strategy (financial and market) does not have significant effects on the management of innovation and on the economic indicators of SMEs. On the other hand, innovation management has positive and significant effects on the economic indicators and business performance of SMEs. It is also revealed that economic indicators have a positive and significant effect on business performance. Open innovation strategies such as electronic commerce have positive and significant effects on innovation management and corporate performance. Similarly, the home office has significant effects on innovation management. Finally, unknown SMEs were found to be the best performers in innovation management and business performance. The study contributes to the development of the theory of competitive behavior and the theory of resources and capabilities.

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Competitive advantage and dynamic capability in small and medium-sized enterprises: a systematic literature review and future research directions

Cited by 67 publications

References 97 publications

The interplay between digital manufacturing and dynamic capabilities: an empirical examination of direct and indirect effects on firm performance

The interplay between digital manufacturing and dynamic capabilities: an empirical examination of direct and indirect effects on firm performance

Capabilities and Opportunities: Linking Knowledge Management Practices of Textile-Based SMEs on Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Organizational Performance in China

Innovative Business Strategies in the Face of COVID-19: An Approach to Open Innovation of SMEs in the Sonora Region of Mexico

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