Prior studies on hybrid strategies in SMEs
| Author (year) | Type of study | Data and sample | Relevant findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnoor et al. (2023) | Bibliometric analysis | A total of 92 studies from the Scopus and Web of Science database | The 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) | Quantitative | Multisectoral sample of 164 Spanish firms | Hybrid 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) | Quantitative | A total of 200 large and medium-sized companies in Ghana | Positive performance implications of implementing a combined competitive strategy over singular or generic strategies |
| Claver-Cortés et al. (2012) | Quantitative | A total of 164 large Spanish companies from different sectors | Hybrid strategies are associated with higher levels of performance. Study of organisational design variables associated with the development of hybrid strategies |
| Salavou and Manolopoulos (2021) | Quantitative | A total of 63 Greek social enterprises | Compared 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) | Quantitative | A total of 145 Finnish and 114 Swedish companies | The realisation of a hybrid competitive strategy depends on the internationalisation phase and key resources |
| Anwar et al. (2021) | Bibliometric analysis | A total of 196 selected articles to identify trends of the most influential journals and papers | Systematic 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 |
| Author (year) | Type of study | Data and sample | Relevant findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliometric analysis | A total of 92 studies from the Scopus and Web of Science database | The 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 | |
| Quantitative | Multisectoral sample of 164 Spanish firms | Hybrid strategies are associated with higher levels of business performance, particularly those that emphasise more on strategic dimensions, such as innovation | |
| Quantitative | A total of 200 large and medium-sized companies in Ghana | Positive performance implications of implementing a combined competitive strategy over singular or generic strategies | |
| Quantitative | A total of 164 large Spanish companies from different sectors | Hybrid strategies are associated with higher levels of performance. Study of organisational design variables associated with the development of hybrid strategies | |
| Quantitative | A total of 63 Greek social enterprises | Compared to purely strategic ones, hybrid options are more influentially linked to impact in terms of positive environmental, social, and economic contributions | |
| Quantitative | A total of 145 Finnish and 114 Swedish companies | The realisation of a hybrid competitive strategy depends on the internationalisation phase and key resources | |
| Bibliometric analysis | A total of 196 selected articles to identify trends of the most influential journals and papers | Systematic 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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