Table 1

Prior studies on hybrid strategies in SMEs

Author (year)Type of studyData and sampleRelevant findings
Alnoor et al. (2023) Bibliometric analysisA total of 92 studies from the Scopus and Web of Science databaseThe hybrid strategy based on the strategies of Miles, Snow and Porter is of global interest because such an approach to an emerging strategy can lead to outstanding performance
Pertusa-Ortega et al. (2009) QuantitativeMultisectoral sample of 164 Spanish firmsHybrid strategies are associated with higher levels of business performance, particularly those that emphasise more on strategic dimensions, such as innovation
Acquaah and Yasai-Ardekani (2008) QuantitativeA total of 200 large and medium-sized companies in GhanaPositive performance implications of implementing a combined competitive strategy over singular or generic strategies
Claver-Cortés et al. (2012) QuantitativeA total of 164 large Spanish companies from different sectorsHybrid strategies are associated with higher levels of performance. Study of organisational design variables associated with the development of hybrid strategies
Salavou and Manolopoulos (2021) QuantitativeA total of 63 Greek social enterprisesCompared to purely strategic ones, hybrid options are more influentially linked to impact in terms of positive environmental, social, and economic contributions
Gabrielson et al. (2016) QuantitativeA total of 145 Finnish and 114 Swedish companiesThe realisation of a hybrid competitive strategy depends on the internationalisation phase and key resources
Anwar et al. (2021) Bibliometric analysisA total of 196 selected articles to identify trends of the most influential journals and papersSystematic review of the Miles and Snow typology and future strategies. The complexity and constantly evolving global market challenges suggest that a hybrid strategic perspective can produce better results

Source(s): Authors’ own elaboration

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