The digital transformation of entrepreneurial work

Corvello, Vincenzo; Carolis, Monica De; Verteramo, Saverino; Steiber, Annika

doi:10.1108/ijebr-01-2021-0067

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“…The second paper, "The digital transformation of entrepreneurial work" by Corvello et al (2021), focuses on the impact of digital transformation on the work of owners in entrepreneurial firms. The study examines the interplay between working practices and technology taking into account the organizations' specific contexts.…”

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Guest editorial: New technologies and entrepreneurship: exploring entrepreneurial behavior in the digital transformation era

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“…The second paper, “The digital transformation of entrepreneurial work” by Corvello et al . (2021), focuses on the impact of digital transformation on the work of owners in entrepreneurial firms.…”

Section: Articles In the Simentioning

confidence: 99%

Guest editorial: New technologies and entrepreneurship: exploring entrepreneurial behavior in the digital transformation era

Troise

Ben‐Hafaïedh

Tani

et al. 2022

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“…More specifically, the pandemic crisis made entrepreneurs and managers realize that engagement in digital activities, especially those related to communication, is, in fact, a necessary strategic element of their daily work and operation (Corvello et al. , 2021) and not a luxury item, to be used occasionally.…”

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Digital responses of SMEs to the COVID-19 crisis

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Τσακανίκας

2022

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PurposeThis paper aims at exploring the factors that are important for the digital development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis compared to large-sized enterprises.Design/methodology/approachUsing data from a survey in Greek firms during the pandemic, econometric models are estimated to identify factors that are related to the expansion of digital marketing and e-commerce practices of SMEs and large-sized enterprises based on the technology–organization–environment framework.FindingsThe results suggest that while further investments in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure are important for the digital development of SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis, it is the innovative activities that advance the digitalization of large-sized enterprises. Also, SMEs, which implement flexible human resource (HR) practices (such as remote work) and face delays in the supply chain due to the pandemic, appear to have increased probability of expanding their digital marketing and e-commerce. On the contrary, HR practices do not seem to matter for large firms, while new regulations appear to discourage their digital development during the COVID-19 crisis.Originality/valueThis is the first study which empirically explores the digital reactions of SMEs compared to those of large-sized enterprises in a pandemic crisis context. It advances the limited knowledge on the potentially different responses of SMEs and large-sized enterprises to major external shocks with respect to their digital marketing and e-commerce expansion.

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“…Rosenblat and Stark ( 2016 ) have shown that digital technologies positively influence the employee-employer relationship in terms of autonomy and control, as they bring greater flexibility (Depaoli et al 2020 ). Digital technologies have a direct impact on the work of entrepreneurs and managers, which in turn affects SMEs performance and competitiveness (Corvello et al 2021 ; Secundo et al 2020 ). As for the external environment, digital technologies modify the processes through which SME entrepreneurs evaluate the environment in which they operate, identifying new opportunities and defining new strategies (Dellermann et al 2020 ; Scarmozzino et al 2017 ).…”

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Thrive during a crisis: the role of digital technologies in fostering antifragility in small and medium-sized enterprises

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Verteramo

Nocella

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The crisis triggered by the COVID-19 emergency is changing the competitive landscape by pushing companies to adapt to sudden change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to survive must innovate their business. Antifragility represents the capability of a system to absorb shocks and get better, allowing it to overcome a crisis and improve its performance. The use of digital technologies by enterprises is expected to play an important role in building antifragility. The aim of this paper is to study how digital technologies can contribute to the development of antifragility in SMEs. This study analyzed the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis of six small and medium-sized enterprises located in Calabria, South of Italy. All the six enterprises have turned the crisis into a business opportunity developing new products, investing in marketing and communication, or starting new collaborations. The research identifies the factors leveraged by the investigated organizations that enabled this anti fragile behavior. They include slack financial resources, strategic agility, and relations with research institutions. The study highlights the positive impact of digital technologies in developing antifragility. Results were summarized into research propositions to be tested in future confirmatory studies. The findings of the study are useful for researchers interested in antifragility and digital technologies in SMEs. The results are also important for entrepreneurs and managers of SMEs, since they can support their decisions in terms of survival and transformation of their companies.

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The digital transformation of entrepreneurial work

Cited by 47 publications

References 51 publications

Guest editorial: New technologies and entrepreneurship: exploring entrepreneurial behavior in the digital transformation era

Guest editorial: New technologies and entrepreneurship: exploring entrepreneurial behavior in the digital transformation era

Digital responses of SMEs to the COVID-19 crisis

Thrive during a crisis: the role of digital technologies in fostering antifragility in small and medium-sized enterprises

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