TY - JOUR
T1 - Small and medium enterprises dynamic capabilities efficacy during COVID-19
T2 - moderating role of CEO gender
AU - Ahmad, Muhammad Ishfaq
AU - Naseem, Muhammad Akram
AU - Rehman, Ramiz Ur
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
PY - 2023/1/25
Y1 - 2023/1/25
N2 - Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of dynamic capabilities (DCs) in the financial performance of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during COVID-19. Furthermore, it took chief executive officer gender to moderate the relationship between DCs and financial performance. Design/methodology/approach: This study used the survey approach to collect the data. Regression analysis was used on 563 responses to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings: The results showed that DCs have a significant positive effect on the SME’s operating level and revenues. Moreover, it also moderates the DCs and financial performance during COVID-19. The results revealed that firms that used the DCs during COVID-19 not only survive during the COVID-19 tough time but also enjoyed a decent revenue level. Originality/value: To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first study to establish the link between DCs and SMEs operating and revenue level during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistani settings.
AB - Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of dynamic capabilities (DCs) in the financial performance of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during COVID-19. Furthermore, it took chief executive officer gender to moderate the relationship between DCs and financial performance. Design/methodology/approach: This study used the survey approach to collect the data. Regression analysis was used on 563 responses to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings: The results showed that DCs have a significant positive effect on the SME’s operating level and revenues. Moreover, it also moderates the DCs and financial performance during COVID-19. The results revealed that firms that used the DCs during COVID-19 not only survive during the COVID-19 tough time but also enjoyed a decent revenue level. Originality/value: To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first study to establish the link between DCs and SMEs operating and revenue level during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistani settings.
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U2 - 10.1108/RIBS-12-2021-0178
DO - 10.1108/RIBS-12-2021-0178
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85133305306
SN - 2059-6014
VL - 33
SP - 5
EP - 17
JO - Review of International Business and Strategy
JF - Review of International Business and Strategy
IS - 1
ER -