What explains the resilience of SMEs? Ambidexterity capability and strategic consistency

Iborra, María; Safón, Vicente; Dolz, Consuelo

doi:10.1016/j.lrp.2019.101947

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“…Our study also extends the previous research on the relationship between structural ambidexterity and resilience (e.g. Iborra et al , 2020; Lee and Rha, 2016) by considering the role of contextual ambidexterity in developing SC-Resilience. Doing so, we contribute to the literature in the areas of ambidexterity and resilience.…”

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confidence: 77%

Achieving supply chain resilience: the role of supply chain ambidexterity and supply chain agility

Aslam

Khan

Rashid

et al. 2020

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PurposeThis study analyzes the role of supply chain ambidexterity (SC-Ambidexterity) in developing supply chain resilience (SC-Resilience). We describe SC-Ambidexterity as a simultaneous application of supply chain adaptability (SC-Adaptability) and supply chain alignment (SC-Alignment) capabilities. We also consider the role of supply chain agility (SC-Agility) in the relationship between SC-Ambidexterity and SC-Resilience. We further suggest that the relationship between SC-Ambidexterity and SC-Resilience may be stronger in case of higher market uncertainty.Design/methodology/approachBased on the dynamic capabilities view (DCV) of the firm, we develop a set of hypotheses that are tested through a survey of manufacturing firms in Pakistan. The hypothesized model is tested through structural equation modeling (SEM).FindingsThe results of this study show a positive effect of SC-Ambidexterity on SC-Resilience. SC-Agility positively mediates the relationship between SC-Ambidexterity and SC-Resilience. However, our results show that this relationship does not vary at different levels of environmental uncertainty.Originality/valueThis study provides the seminal operationalization of SC-Ambidexterity in the supply chain context. It further shows the importance of SC-Ambidexterity and SC-Agility in contributing toward SC-Resilience.

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confidence: 77%

Achieving supply chain resilience: the role of supply chain ambidexterity and supply chain agility

Aslam

Khan

Rashid

et al. 2020

JMTM

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“…The finding is also in consonance with Kendra (2019) who opined that even in challenging times that appear not permissible, resilience allows entrepreneurs to be hopeful of survival. The finding is also in agreement with Farrell (2019), Iborra, Safón, andDolz (2019), Farradinna, Fadhlia, andAzmansyah (2019) and Fatoki (2018) who believed that through resilience skill, entrepreneurs possess the ability to bounce from tragedy, move on with others, and discover new opportunities. The finding is in contrast with Chamorro-Premuzic and Lusk (2017) who maintained that over-dependence on resilience could make business owners remain resolute on goals that may not be attained.…”

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confidence: 88%

Influence of Resilience on Survival of Small and Medium Enterprises

Owenvbiugie

2020

IBEJ

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The study assessed the influence of resilience skill for the survival of SMEs in Edo State. Two research questions guided the study, while research question two was hypothesized and tested. 236 respondents were used using a proportionate sampling technique from a population of 1117 business owners. This is 23.63% of the population. A descriptive survey was used. A reliability coefficient of 0.77 was obtained with the use of Cronbach alpha formula. Data were obtained with the aid of a questionnaire. The research question was answered with mean, while t-test for the hypothesis. From the result, it was discovered that resilience skill influences SMEs survival. The two groups of entrepreneurs used for the study did not show any significant difference in possession of resilience skill for SMEs survival. It was concluded that resilience skill is needed by entrepreneurs to a high extent. It was also concluded that males do not differ significantly from female entrepreneurs in possessing resilience skill for SMEs survival. Consequently, it was recommended that appraisal of SMEs operations should be on a consistent basis to check for lapses, make improvement and increase customers’ goodwill, among others.

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“…In the context of a business organisation, Chakravarthy (1982) defines a state of adaptation as "one in which it can survive the conditions of its environment" (p. 36). Further, having the ability to be resilient is conceptualised in terms of bouncing back or recovering from a threatening or stressful external event (Iborra et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

Facing and responding to the COVID-19 threat – an empirical examination of MSMEs

Alonso¹,

Bressan

Kok

et al. 2021

EBR

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effects and ways to confront the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis and develop a theoretical framework to facilitate understanding of these aspects from the perspective of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In doing so, the fundamental insights of entrepreneurial self-efficacy, bricolage and improvisation are considered. Design/methodology/approach The study draws on data from 56 business owners-managers operating in eight different nations and representing three geographical regions; the data were gathered through an online questionnaire. Findings Various differences in responses from participants operating in the featured geographical settings were revealed. For instance, whereas a higher percentage of South American participants acknowledged financial impacts, they and their European counterparts were also more engaged. Originality/value The study provides various original and valuable elements. First, by gathering data from business owners-managers operating in different countries and geographical regions, it provides an international perspective concerning ways in which business operators confront an extreme event. Second, and related to the previous point, the study focusses on a business group (MSMEs), which is fundamental for many nations’ economies. Moreover, the experiences of MSMEs could be timely and insightful to industry and business stakeholders. Third, the proposed theoretical framework highlights various emerging dimensions associated with adaptation and responsiveness, with both theoretical and practical implications.

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What explains the resilience of SMEs? Ambidexterity capability and strategic consistency

Cited by 138 publications

References 55 publications

Achieving supply chain resilience: the role of supply chain ambidexterity and supply chain agility

Achieving supply chain resilience: the role of supply chain ambidexterity and supply chain agility

Influence of Resilience on Survival of Small and Medium Enterprises

Facing and responding to the COVID-19 threat – an empirical examination of MSMEs

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