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Factors influencing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) resilience during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Source :
- TQM Journal; 2024, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p523-545, 23p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: This research paper highlights the economic impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to Coronavirus outbreaks. It proposes factors that influence the strengthening and survival of SMEs. Design/methodology/approach: In this research, resilience is reflected in the following aspects hope, problem resolution and persistence. This quantitative study analyses a purposive sample of 120 small and medium-sized firms in India. The study's primary data are the responses to questionnaires issued to respondents, analyzed and hypotheses formed and tested using the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. Findings: The study results show that all the variables significantly reduce the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs. The presented model is expected to help researchers, business modelers, analysts and real professionals with further studies in the SME context. Originality/value: This new approach adds to the business resilience knowledge of SMEs and has practical implications for manufacturing organizations seeking to become robust during and after COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17542731
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- TQM Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175725245
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-08-2022-0266