.... The aim of this study is to identify the most influential factors affecting small and medium-sized enterprise ( SME ) competitiveness in a specific subsector and provide practical guidance for managers and policymakers. Design/methodology/approach This study applies a combination of expert...

...Patrizia Garengo; Frida Betto Purpose Improving business performance is a never-ending issue for companies and, in particular, for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Striving for that, in recent years, coaching has got new attention within the organizational context. Coaching represents a tool...

... of the USA). Strategic alignment SME IT strategy Qualitative research Innovation COVID-19 The alignment between information technologies (ITs) and business strategy has been extensively studied in the existing literature. Classic studies that include the SAM (Henderson and Venkatraman, 1999...

... (“RISK-It”) CoE practices for fostering resilience in small- and medium-sized enterprises/businesses (SMEs) for managing crises. Originality/value The authors contribute to knowledge in fostering proactive resilience in small businesses, showing how SMEs should invest in building a CoE when...

...Salvatore Garbellano; Maria do Rosário Da Veiga Purpose This paper aims to focus on how Industry 4.0 technology transfer has been implemented by leading Italian innovative small, and medium-size companies (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This exploratory-descriptive study uses qualitative...

... small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The goal is to help manufacturing SMEs improve their communication of performance measures, thereby improving performance, and strengthening the company. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on both theoretical and empirical research. It begins...

...Minna Saunila Purpose This paper aims to focus on the challenges and characteristics of innovation performance measurement in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This study is exploratory-descriptive and uses mixed-method research. Quantitative...