Vulnerability and resilience of the road transport industry in Poland to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis

Total Sample ◽

Road Transport ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Fuel Prices ◽

The Road ◽

Government Aid ◽

Short Run ◽

Proportional Odds Models ◽

AbstractThe research aims to examine the vulnerability and resilience of road transport enterprises in Poland to a crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In theory, we refer to the Schumpeterian perspective of creative destruction. In the empirical analysis, survey data on 500 transport companies randomly selected from the database were used. We estimated partial proportional odds models to show the factors responsible for the enterprises' vulnerability and resilience to unforeseen shock. The perspective refers to the total sample size and the division into two subgroups: micro and small and medium enterprises. To justify the results, we calculated a set of statistical indicators and tests. These models enable separating enterprises according to the vulnerability level. Transport enterprises occurred significantly vulnerable to the COVID-19 crisis, particularly the demand shock. The only factor that influenced resilience was the decrease in fuel prices, which allowed a cost reduction. The crisis showed that government aid was helpful in the short run, particularly for micro and small enterprises. The medium-sized enterprises were more resilient than micro and small ones. We formulated several recommendations to help transport enterprises to adjust in the medium term.

Jurnal Riset Manajemen Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Widya Wiwaha Program Magister Manajemen ◽

Pengaruh Pengalaman Usaha Dan Penggunaan Informasi Akuntansi Pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah Terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha

10.32477/jrm.v6i1.333 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 27-39

Author(s):

Khoirunnisa Cahya Firdarini

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Control Variable ◽

Accounting Information ◽

Total Sample ◽

Creative Industries ◽

Business Success ◽

Statistical Tool ◽

Business Experience ◽

Accounting information has an important role to achieve business success, as well as for small businesses.This research examines the effect of business experience and accounting information system used toward business success with age of business as control variable. The population of this research are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in creative industries sector operated in Yogyakarta district. Based on purposive sampling method, total sample of this research is 200 SMEs. Statistical tool utilized to test the hypothesis in this study is path analysis using structural equation modelling (SEM). The test result shows that business experience and accounting information have positive and significant effect to the success of SMEs.

Analysis of Major Problems Faced by Small Firms in North India

International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/jera.15.150 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 150-160

Author(s):

Davinder Singh ◽

Jaimal Singh Khamba ◽

Tarun Nanda

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Economic Development ◽

Small Firms ◽

Developed Countries ◽

North India ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Employment Generation ◽

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been noted to play a significant role in promoting economic growth in less developed countries, developing and also in developed countries. Worldwide, the micro and small enterprises have been accepted as the engine of economic growth of any nation. Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of the economies, because it trigger employment, output, export, poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, economic development etc. in developed as well as in developing countries. It is more important to developing countries as the poverty and unemployment are burning problems. MSMEs have been playing a momentous role in overall economic development of a country like India where millions of people are unemployed or underemployed. Therefore, the growth of small sectors is essential for the growth in the GDP, employment generation, total manufacturing production and export. India, being one of the fastest growing economies of the world, needs to pay an honest attention for the utmost growth of MSMEs for its increased contribution in above areas.

Revisiting presenteeism to broaden its conceptualization: A qualitative study

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213591 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Mouna Knani ◽

Pierre-Sébastien Fournier ◽

Caroline Biron

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Holistic Interpretation ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Negative Factors

BACKGROUND: Presenteeism is generally viewed as a symptom of organizational or individual dysfunction and is rarely considered as a behavioral response to positive triggering factors. Our study examines this issue in small enterprises (SEs), which are an unexplored environment in terms of presenteeism. OBJECTIVE: Through in-depth analysis, this study aims to understand the positive and negative factors that impact presenteeism in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on SEs. METHODS: We adopt a qualitative methodological approach in which we conducted 17 semi-structured interviews with employees and owner-managers of SEs with between 20 and 49 employees. RESULTS: Our thematic analysis shows that presenteeism can be explained by factors related to pressure to attend work, by individuals’ constraints and commitment, by organizational and individual characteristics and by a congenial work environment. Presenteeism can also be a type of “therapy” which helps individuals to avoid focusing on being sick and enables them to stay active and avoid social isolation. CONCLUSIONS: Our study differs from earlier research by providing a more in-depth analysis of the positive and negative factors that trigger presenteeism. This article will help to expand the current theoretical knowledge about presenteeism and encourage a more holistic interpretation of the phenomenon.

Pathways to Local Partnerships in a Semi-Rural Setting: A Qualitative Study of Community Engagement and Employer-Supported Volunteering in Small and Medium Enterprises and Local Nonprofits

Canadian journal of nonprofit and social economy research ◽

10.29173/cjnser.2021v12n1a385 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Myriam Gagnon ◽

Myriam Beaudry ◽

Louise Lemyre ◽

Alexandra Guay-Charette

Keyword(s):

Community Engagement ◽

Integrated System ◽

Rural Setting ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Inclusive Approach ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Local Partnerships ◽

Petites Entreprises

There remains a knowledge gap regarding the factors that drive the development of business-nonprofit partnerships in the context of employer-supported volunteering—especially in small and medium enterprises. Furthermore, there is a need to consider how enterprises operate in their cultural contexts to better understand how they support volunteering trends in Canada. This study aimed to improve understanding of the multi-level factors that foster the development of business-nonprofit partnerships in the context of employer-supported volunteering. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with community and small business actors in a semi-rural setting in Francophone Québec. Results challenged the traditional view of volunteer support as a distinct activity, showing an integrated system of inter-dependence. Results suggest the relevance of conceptualizing small enterprises’ support of volunteering as part of an inclusive approach to community engagement. RÉSUMÉLes facteurs liés au développement de partenariats entre entreprises et OBNL dans le contexte du bénévolat appuyé par l’employeur sont méconnus – particulièrement au sein des petites et moyennes entreprises. Il est également pertinent de considérer le contexte culturel pour mieux comprendre les tendances canadiennes du bénévolat appuyé par l’employeur. Cette étude vise l’obtention d’une meilleure compréhension des facteurs multiniveaux associés au développement de partenariats entreprises-OBNL dans le contexte du soutien au bénévolat. Quinze entretiens semistructurés ont été effectués auprès d’acteurs du secteur communautaire et des petites entreprises dans un milieu semi-rural francophone-québécois. Les résultats repositionnent la notion d’activités distinctes et témoignent plutôt d’un système intégré d’interdépendances. Les résultats suggèrent de conceptualiser le soutien au bénévolat des petites entreprises au sein d’une approche inclusive d’engagement communautaire.

The Development of Digital in the Covid-19 Pandemic

10.31219/osf.io/djrn6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Maria Digna R. Nahak

Keyword(s):

Raw Materials ◽

Asian Development Bank ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Domestic Economy ◽

Development Bank ◽

Micro And Small Enterprises ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Almost All ◽

The Impact

The global Covid-19 pandemic that has plagued all countries of the world has affect all sectors of people's lives. In Indonesia, almost all sectors experience impacts, especially the economic ecosystem which has been become the focus of society. Furthermore, the Covid-19 pandemic has made the slowdown in the economic sector in Indonesia with its various derivatives. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector which is part of the most important sector of the economy is very important feel. This is what worried by all parties, because it has made the MSME sector experienced a significant decline. Moreover, currently many MSMEs are experiencing various problems such as: decrease in sales, capital, hampered distribution, difficulty in raw materials, decreased production and the occurrence of many layoffs for workers and hunting which later became a threat to the national economy. MSMEs as a driver of the domestic economy and a middle labor absorber face a decline in productivity which results in a decrease in profits significant. Even based on the related Asian Development Bank (ADB) survey, the impact of the pandemic on MSMEs in Indonesia, 88% of micro businesses run out of cash or savings, and more than 60% of these micro and small enterprises have reduced their workforce work.

THE IMPACT AND THE ROLE OF THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ON THE EMPLOYMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

Knowledge International Journal ◽

10.35120/kij2801105b ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 105-110

Author(s):

Snezana Bardarova ◽

Marija Magdincheva-Shopova ◽

Monika Markovska ◽

Bozhidar Milenkovski

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

High Rate ◽

Small Enterprise ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Republic Of Macedonia ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

The Republic ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Impact

Current developments in the global and national economics point to a number of problems faced by real entities in the real sector, and as a special area of interest for the scientific public there is a need to provide conditions for the smooth running of the reproduction processes in the enterprise and the realization the positive results of the operation. Enterprises are drivers of inclusive economic growth in the Republic of Macedonia and in creating productive and sustainable jobs.The new conception of the small enterprise as a carrier and engine of economic development is quite persuasive with its economic logic and reaffirms the small enterprise as a significant economic sector. The activities within the small enterprises are aimed at intensifying the results of the work by achieving a balance between objective possibilities and good working principles. The monitoring of the small enterprise, through the prism of its influence on economic growth and development, rejects the traditional view for small enterprises as security guards.The SME sector is a driver of inclusive economic growth in Macedonia and the creation of sustainable jobs increasing productivity. It also does not agree with the notion that small enterprises are economically inefficient organisms.With the third technological revolution in the countries with a developed market economy, the domination of the so-called. small economy, that is, the sector of small and medium enterprises. Today, small enterprises have a growing number of supporters who believe that small enterprises are carriers of innovation and entrepreneurship and are able to react quickly to changes in the environment. For years, the Republic of Macedonia has faced a high rate (29%, June 2013) of general unemployment, which remains a key challenge for stabilizing the economic and social development of the country. The subject of research in this paper is focused on conducting analysis of the active enterprises in the Republic of Macedonia by size, by sector and by number of employees, as well as analysis of the activity of the population and employment by sectors and by type of ownership of the enterprise in the period from 2013-2017.

Open Innovation

Small and Medium Enterprises ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-3886-0.ch077 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 1521-1534

Author(s):

Hakikur Rahman

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Open Innovation ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

The Road ◽

The Social ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Corporate Business

With the advent of innovative technologies and multi-dimensional researches along the setting of entrepreneurship development, philosophy, context and business handling has been transformed from being traditional to innovative. Depending on diversity and nature of the transformation, innovation has been shifted from closed to open to crowdsourcing innovation. Ranging from small entrepreneurs to corporate business houses are being immensely benefited by the innovation techniques, especially utilizing information and communication technologies. However, the road to innovation, despite being a paradigm shift is not smooth and ready for many, particularly the small and medium enterprises who mainly deal with the clients at the outer peripheries of the social circle. This chapter synthesizes issues of opportunities and challenges for small and medium enterprises by carrying out a broad literature review and synthesis. Furthermore, the chapter will provide a few research hints to be applicable for researchers and research institutions.

Identifying Carbon Reduction Potentials in Road Transportation: Creating a Carbon-Tracking Tool for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Environmental and Climate Technologies ◽

10.2478/rtuect-2019-0007 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 98-110

Author(s):

Wolfram Groschopf ◽

Elmar Fuerst ◽

Sebastian Kummer ◽

David Herold

Keyword(s):

Information Needs ◽

Road Transport ◽

Road Transportation ◽

Carbon Reduction ◽

Reduction Potentials ◽

Related Information ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Corporate Practice

Abstract Improving environmental performance of road transport through carbon reduction initiatives can be a demand challenge, in particular for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Whether existing carbon reduction potentials are effectively and efficiently uncovered largely depends on the availability of information as well as on how to make use of it. An often-observed problem is the lack of tools for SMEs to obtain useful carbon-related information from road transport. Against the background of a case study of the carbon-tracking tool CO2-Tec, this paper highlights the importance of decision-making information and demonstrates how carbon reduction potentials in road transportation can be uncovered for SMEs. Particular attention is paid to the information needs of the SMEs and how these needs can be fulfilled. The analysis of the results suggests a pattern of action that increases the efficacy and efficiency of information management and use in corporate practice.

Analysis of Managing Safety in Small Enterprises: Dual-Effects of Employee Prosocial Safety Behavior and Government Inspection

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/6482507 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Qiwei Wang ◽

Qiang Mei ◽

Suxia Liu ◽

Jingjing Zhang

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

Evolutionary Game ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Safety Behavior ◽

Dynamic Simulations ◽

External Resources ◽

The Government ◽

This paper aims to promote a national and international occupational health and safety (OHS) intervention for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within internal and external resources. Based on the characteristics of small SME management, the work environment and occupational health may be positively affected by the dual-effects of employees and government. Evolutionary game theory is utilized to identify relevant interactions among the government, small enterprises, and employees. Furthermore, dynamic simulations of the evolutionary game model are used to explore stability strategies and to identify modes of equilibrium.

A performance measurement system for small enterprises – a case study

Zeszyty Teoretyczne Rachunkowości ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0010.3197 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 0-0

Author(s):

Piotr Waśniewski

Keyword(s):

Performance Measurement ◽

Measurement System ◽

Performance Measurement System ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Polish Literature ◽

Strategy Map ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

A Performance

A performance measurement system for small enterprises – a case study The performance measurement system is one of the determinants which creates an enterprise’s value, and is supposed to leading to an enterprise maintaining or improving its performance in the long-term per-spective. Small enterprises do not understand the need to measure their performance or the potential benefits that come from this measurement. The aim of the article is to present a framework of a perfor-mance measurement system for small enterprises with a practical verification of its assumptions. The basis of the study was an analysis of existing proposals of models and frameworks for small and medium enterprises and the results of a study into the performance measurement solutions applied in practice by Polish small enterprises. As a result of the research conducted, a 4-step process of continuous perfor-mance measurement for small enterprises is presented, and practical verification is conducted on the example of a small legal firm, considering the strategy map and the measures of the set of aims. The construction of a performance measurement system is unique to every enterprise due to its condition, the business sector, the environment, and other factors, so a featured case study provides only a specific example of model usage in practice. The study provides an original contribution of the author. There has been no such research in this field so far in the Polish literature.