Logo do repositório
 
Publicação

Unveiling paradoxes: navigating SMEs readiness in the post-pandemic normality

2024-03-27Artigo científico Acesso aberto
Ver registo simples
dc.contributor.authorCastro, Rafael
dc.contributor.authorMoreira, Antonio
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-22T15:34:58Z
dc.date.available2026-01-22T15:34:58Z
dc.date.issued2024-03-27en_US
dc.date.updated2026-01-16T17:16:02Z
dc.description.abstractThis paper centers on the challenges posed by the pandemic crisis, examining the crucial organizational and strategic alignments, as well as the inherent paradoxes that are pivotal in nurturing competitiveness within the changed post-pandemic business landscape for small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). Encompassing nearly 90% of all global businesses, SMEs have a central role in driving social advance, fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and facilitating sustainable economic development within their communities. As the recent COVID-19 pandemic crisis conveyed demanding challenges for businesses, understanding its complete impact requires a thorough appreciation of the adaptive measures and organizational changes in the new post-crisis landscape. To this end, we have conducted a systematic literature review by examining 88 published articles, proposing a tri-dimensional categorization of SME practices and behaviors based on the existing body of knowledge. The study highlights the inherent challenges erupted from the pandemic driven VUCA environment, stressing the importance of adaptability and innovation within SMEs. Effective leadership and adaptability are deemed vital for steering SMEs through external contingencies, as well as embracing digitalization, technology advancements, and governmental support. Nonetheless, further research is warranted to grasp SMEs adaptability on the post-pandemic normality, urging policymakers to prioritize innovation, networking, and international expansion.eng
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was financially supported by the research unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy (UIDB/04058/2020)+(UIDP/04058/2020), funded by national funds through FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia.
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
dc.identifier.citationRafael Castro & António Carrizo Moreira (2024) Unveiling paradoxes: navigating SMEs readiness in the post-pandemic normality, Cogent Business & Management, 11:1, 2330114, DOI: 10.1080/23311975.2024.2330114
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/23311975.2024.2330114en_US
dc.identifier.issn2331-1975en_US
dc.identifier.slugcv-prod-4457972
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/21024
dc.language.isopor
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.relationResearch Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy
dc.rights.uriN/A
dc.subjectSMEs
dc.subjectCrisis
dc.subjectPost-pandemic
dc.subjectVUCA
dc.subjectSystematic literature review
dc.subjectParadoxes
dc.titleUnveiling paradoxes: navigating SMEs readiness in the post-pandemic normalityeng
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.awardTitleResearch Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F04058%2F2020/PT
oaire.citation.issue1en_US
oaire.citation.startPage2330114
oaire.citation.titleCogent Business & Managementen_US
oaire.citation.volume11en_US
oaire.fundingStream6817 - DCRRNI ID
oaire.versionhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85
person.familyNameCastro
person.familyNameMoreira
person.givenNameRafael
person.givenNameAntonio
person.identifier.orcid0000-0001-9698-5243
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-6613-8796
project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
rcaap.cv.cienciaid541F-5442-5666 | António Carrizo Moreira
rcaap.rightsopenAccessen_US
relation.isAuthorOfPublication6c6a2ebf-6b08-42d0-9490-96e0a9f853ac
relation.isAuthorOfPublication51ad303d-335c-4e2f-bae3-fffffef2e2f5
relation.isAuthorOfPublication.latestForDiscovery51ad303d-335c-4e2f-bae3-fffffef2e2f5
relation.isProjectOfPublication09a748c9-b3e0-47c4-aa29-625129945fd6
relation.isProjectOfPublication.latestForDiscovery09a748c9-b3e0-47c4-aa29-625129945fd6

Ficheiros

Principais
A mostrar 1 - 1 de 1
Miniatura
Nome:
171_2024_Unveiling_paradoxes_navigating_SMEs_readiness_in_the_post-pandemic_normality_Castro_Moreira.pdf
Tamanho:
3.56 MB
Formato:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Ver/Abrir
Licença
A mostrar 1 - 1 de 1
Miniatura indisponível
Nome:
license.txt
Tamanho:
1.97 KB
Formato:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Descrição:
Ver/Abrir

Coleções

UAb | CiênciaVitae | Gestão e Economia