The Impact of Organizational Changes on Increasing SMEs Competitiveness

Mustafa, Naim; Nakov, Leonid; Islami, Xhavit

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3351243

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“…To make the regression analysis, firstly we have to present the link between the independent variables, if the correlation between variables is within the limits (− 0.7 to 0.7); from the general rule of correlation, if the value is outside these limits, variables have strong connection between them, which produces incorrect estimated results. We have multicollinearity when we have a high correlation between independent variables [62][63][64][65][66] cited by [67].…”

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Linking Porter’s generic strategies to firm performance

Mustafa²,

2020

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In this study, the significance of using Porter's generic strategies in firms that operate in competitive environments is investigated. The aim is to indicate the effects of Porter's generic strategies (low-cost strategy, differentiation strategy, and focus strategy) on firm performance. The questionnaires of the study have been prepared, the responses have been obtained, and the econometric model is constructed to measure these relationships. Findings stemmed by data that were taken from 113 firms that operate in the Republic of Kosovo. t test, Pearson's correlation analysis, and multivariate regression analysis were used to provide testing of hypotheses. Econometric results suggest that pursuing differentiation strategy provides higher firm performance compared to two other Porter's generic strategies (low-cost strategy or focus strategy) that have a positive impact as well.

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Linking Porter’s generic strategies to firm performance

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2020

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“…Middle Management can hold highly specific disciplines within an organization; for example, an accounting manager who supervises a group of lower-ranking accountants and sends reports to the business owner. It can also be more extensive, such as a manager who oversees all departments and reports to his boss (Buick et al 2018 ; Mustafa et al 2019 ).…”

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“…They are motivated by compliments more than luring them with a promotion or a salary, which is what they are used to through their use of social media. Without a middle management that satisfies their aspirations, the younger generation will turn to higher management, and this may explain why executives receive many requests to be met by trainees, and this in turn will have negative effects on everyone (Buick et al 2018 ; Mustafa et al 2019 ).…”

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The Contribution of Healthcare Middle Managers as Change Agents in the Era of Covid-19: Critical Review

Ahmed

Hamdan

Alareeni

2021

The Importance of New Technologies and Entrepreneurship in Business Development: In the Context of Economic Diversity in Develo

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This paper critically investigates the contribution of effective Healthcare Middle Management as change agents based on recent studies, and argues that management change in a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic can be well-handled by Healthcare Middle Managers, who are critical components in the stability and success of organizational transformation in a turbulent economy. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations around the world have struggled to adapt effectively to change, and healthcare organization have especially suffered through subjective responses. However, these methods have been proven ineffective by recent studies. This paper critically discusses the recent literature on the contribution of Healthcare Middle Managers as change agents in organizational change during cases of crisis and uncertainty. The results have shown that supporting Middle Managers in Healthcare is crucial for creating a sense of change to other immediate and relevant parties within the organization, while minimizing unnecessary costs and losses. Consequently, this paper contributes to clarifying the problem of not engaging the Middle Managers sufficiently with Healthcare owners and directors, and addresses the problem of disregarding Middle Managers as change agents. Thereby, the paper develops management knowledge, and it creates an opportunity for researchers to test this study on quantitative and qualitative methods in any population.

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“…Moreover, technology adoption requires skilled human capital to explore it [26]. Also, SMEs are not seldom characterized by having low endowments of human and financial resources and are thus less prone to adopt organizational changes [27].…”

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SMEs Must Go Online—E-Commerce as an Escape Hatch for Resilience and Survivability

Costa

Castro

2021

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The recent emergence of e-commerce has brought a shifting paradigm into global markets. This revolutionary framework relying upon technological progress has conveyed a new era of commerce. More than ever, businesses are using digital marketplaces to stay relevant and competitive. Suddenly, buying online has become part of their daily routines. Accessibility, flexibility, and convenience make the internet the ideal platform for modern age consumers. Small and medium enterprises predominate in almost every industry generating employment, income, and sustainability. Nonetheless, e-commerce adoption among these organizations is yet to be widely undertaken. This article has a twofold objective: first, it gathers data regarding the emergence of e-commerce adoption by SMEs through a systematic literature review encompassing 32 indexed articles (published between 2003 and 2021). Secondly, it provides a quantitative and qualitative analysis identifying strategic options and guidelines for a smooth digital transition among these players. Lastly, some recommendations to policy makers were clipped to work as facilitators, given SMEs specificities. The future is digital and the struggle for e-commerce adoption and exploitation among these organizations is at the top of the agenda. It is central in maintaining the vibrancy of the business ecosystem, and is therefore a turnkey for economic recovery.

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The Impact of Organizational Changes on Increasing SMEs Competitiveness

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Linking Porter’s generic strategies to firm performance

Linking Porter’s generic strategies to firm performance

The Contribution of Healthcare Middle Managers as Change Agents in the Era of Covid-19: Critical Review

SMEs Must Go Online—E-Commerce as an Escape Hatch for Resilience and Survivability

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