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Background: Many MSMEs are switching to online businesses and utilizing digital technology to maintain their businesses. Purpose: This study aims to determine and examine the effect of product innovation, HR competency, and marketing performance on the financial performance of MSMEs in the Agricultural Sector in Semarang City after the Covid-19 pandemic with digitalization as a mediating variable. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses quantitative methodology and a causal associative approach. Data was collected through an online questionnaire distributed to MSME owners in the Agricultural Sector via WhatsApp, with questions filtered based on respondent characteristics. The sampling technique used was random sampling. The number of samples in this study was 150 business owners. Data analysis used partial least squares-structural equality modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings/Results: The results of this study indicate that product innovation, marketing performance, and digitalization have a significant effect on financial performance. Meanwhile, HR competency has had no significant effect on the financial performance of MSMEs in the Agricultural Sector in Semarang City after the COVID-19 pandemic. Digitalization has been proven to mediate the influence of product innovation, HR competency, and marketing performance on the financial performance of MSMEs in the Agricultural Sector in Semarang City. Conclusion: Product innovation, marketing performance, and digitalization have a significant effect on financial performance. Meanwhile, HR competency has not had a significant effect on the financial performance of MSMEs in the agricultural sector in Semarang City since the COVID-19 pandemic. Digitalization is proven to mediate the influence of product innovation, HR competency, and marketing performance on the financial performance of MSMEs in the Agricultural Sector in Semarang City. Originality/value (State of the art): State of the art in the era of digital transformation. Given that digitalization is increasingly becoming an important part of the global economy, this study is relevant to the current trend of digital technology adoption by MSMEs. This study can broaden the understanding of how small and medium-scale MSMEs can utilize digitalization to improve their competitiveness and financial performance, which is a growing research area globally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study explores how employee engagement (EE) influences employee performance and how this relationship is moderated by job demands and job resources among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in an emerging economy context during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopts the survey and quantitative approach to gathering data from 395 MSMEs operating in an emerging economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares, version 3.0. Findings: The results reveal that EE significantly influences employee performance among MSMEs during the pandemic. Also, job resources were found to be significant predictors of EE in the MSME sector. In contrast, job demands did not have a significant effect on EE during the pandemic. Finally, job resources but not job demand moderate the relationship between EE and employee performance. Originality/value: This study is one of the earliest to explore the effects of EE on employee performance and how this relationship is moderated by job resources and job demands in sub-Saharan Africa's MSME sector since the influx of COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper examines productivity performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) vis-à-vis large firms in India's organised manufacturing sector in the backdrop of COVID-19. To address simultaneity and endogeneity associated with firm size and productivity, the paper applies the Levinsohn and Petrin method to an unbalanced panel to estimate the production function and calculate the total factor productivity (TFP). The results suggest that productivity levels in financial years 2012 to 2022 were comparable between MSME firms and large firms, with the latter performing marginally better. TFP growth stagnated in the pre-pandemic period for both MSMEs and large firms. Post-COVID-19, productivity increased for both large firms and MSMEs, with productivity growth in MSMEs catching up with that of large firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the past two years, the Covid 19 pandemic was the greatest communicable outbreak that has upended almost every aspect of our lives. Despite this, the progress in realizing sustainable development remains as a challenge in the global perspective and yet it should be eliminated. The world is facing a pragmatic threat of climate change which potentially damage the Earth's ecosystems. There is a need for all relevant parties to cooperatively care for the environment in decreasing the environmental degradation and climate change in achieving sustainability to leave no one left behind. Our study highlights the perception of the firm at firm-level that can link environmental sustainability practices and firm performance, especifically in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Hence, in this study, we will examine how corporate sustainability orientation influences firm performance, and how corporate sustainability orientation influences firm performance through environmental practices with the use of the Natural Resource-based View (NRBV) theory and Stakeholder theory. This study uses a judgmental sampling method with a set of criteria to have an accurate result for the study. A total of 219 responses were collected and this study uses a Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach in data analysis. From the analysis, both corporate sustainability orientation and environmental practices were found significant, while the relationship between corporate sustainability orientation and firm performance was found significant through the indirect effect. For future studies, this study suggests researcher to explore corporate sustainability orientation in the perspective of firm-level and individual-level to have a comparison in terms of perception towards sustainability practices and how it impacts the firm performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Covid-19 pandemic had created the “new normal” in our society and this has led to a colossal economic loss for lots of businesses across the globe. This study intends to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on business performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in food and beverage sector within the Ikeja local government, Lagos Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was developed and was divided into four parts: The demographic, financial, sales and operational performance. The financial, sales and operational performance scales were with 3 different periods (pre Covid-19 lockdown, Covid-19 lockdown and partial Covid-19 lockdown) with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic (15 items). Financial performance before Covid19 lock down and lockdown and partial lockdown era shows r= -0.762 and 0.436 respectively at p<0.01. Also, financial performance during lockdown and partial lockdown era is r= -0.438 at p<0.01. Financial performance and sale with operational performance during Covid-19 lock down period shows r= -0.284 and 0.210 respectively at p=0.004 and p=0.032 respectively. There was no statistically significant difference with the years of business experience [F(2, 101) =0.251, p=0.779] on financial performance during Covid-19 lockdown. On how effect of the Covid-19 pandemic was felt on business performance with gender, there was no statistically significant difference between males and females on the combined dependent variables: F (5, 102) =1.308, p=0.267; Wilks’ Lambda=0.937; partial eta squared=0.063, The Covid-19 pandemic with the lockdown that associate with it had a negative impact on the financial performance of the MSMEs that were involved in this study when compared with the period when there was no lockdown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The study examined the influence of the entrepreneurial spirit of business actors on performance. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises during the covid-19 pandemic in Palopo City with digital marketing as an intervening variable. The type of research is quantitative research with a structural equation model approach. The results of the study showed that no direction of the relationship between the entrepreneurial spirit of MSME entrepreneurs (Ƹ) and the financial performance of MSME entrepreneurs (ῃ2) in Palopo City during the covid-19 pandemic, there was a real relationship or significant influence of the entrepreneurial spirit of MSME entrepreneurs (Ƹ) on digital marketing (ῃ1) during the covid-19 pandemic. there is a relationship and real or significant influence of digital marketing (ῃ1) on the performance of MSMEs (ῃ2), there is an indication, when the spirit or entrepreneurial spirit expressed in hard work activities, innovation expressed by the application of creative ideas, and creativity in the form of statements of the ability to apply something new in entrepreneurship, as well as the basis of belief in success during the Covid-19 pandemic which if quantified by 1 then marketing efforts with dropshipper or reseller activities, namely a statement of the entrepreneur's initial understanding to understand various factors in digital marketing through copywriting, namely a statement that states arousing curiosity and interest for prospective consumers and existing consumers and thematic pacebook pages and Instagram, namely statements about efforts to attract potential buyers and buyers quickly, then the performance of MSMEs in Palopo City has increased by 0.850 or 85%. Digital marketing is able to mediate the entrepreneurial spirit of MSME business actors towards the performance of MSMEs in Palopo City during the Covid-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Covid-19 pandemic has hurt various sectors, one of which is MSMEs. During the pandemic, MSMEs experienced a decrease in sales or turnover, and a few experienced an increase. This quantitative research aims to analyze survival strategies (financial attitudes, marketing strategies, locus of control, and self-efficacy) on the performance of MSMEs with business resilience as a moderating variable. This study involved 60 respondents (SME actors) in Surakarta who were positioned as research subjects. The data used are primary, data collection using survey methods with interview techniques using questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software by performing instrument tests, classical assumption tests, hypothesis testing, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) tests. The results of this study inform that, 1) financial attitudes have no effect on the performance of MSMEs, 2) marketing strategies do not affect the performance of MSMEs, 3) Locus of control affects the performance of MSMEs, 4) Selfefficacy affects the performance of MSMEs, 5) Financial attitude does not affect MSME resilience, 6) Marketing strategy does not affect MSME resilience, 7) Locus of control affects MSME resilience, 8) Self-efficacy affects MSME resilience, 9) Business resilience does not affect MSME performance, 10) Business resilience does not strengthen the relationship between financial attitudes and MSME performance, 11) Business resilience does not strengthen the relationship between marketing strategy and MSME performance, 12) Business resilience does not strengthen the locus of control relationship on MSME performance, 13) Resilience does not strengthen the relationship between selfefficacy and MSME performance. Following up on the findings in this study, survival strategies on business performance must be optimized, one of which is through marketing strategies, financial attitudes and paying attention to the importance of self-confidence (locus of control & control). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective - The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened economic conditions and jeopardized the performance of many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. So the question arises of how to improve its performance so that MSMEs can maintain their survival in conditions like this. This study aims to answer these problems, namely to analyze the influence of management characteristics on MSME business performance with innovation as a mediator. The population in this study is MSMEs from various types of businesses in Indonesia. Methodology/Technique - A total of 123 samples were selected by stratified judgment sampling. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires. Finding - Data analysis using structural equation model (SEM) partial least squares (PLS) program. Novelty -Based on the analysis conducted, it can be concluded that to improve the performance of MSMEs, management characteristics need to be strengthened by efforts to create innovation, because without strengthening innovation, only having adequate management characteristics will not increase MSME performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) experienced a decline in performance due to low product demand. Therefore, various efforts need to be undertaken to enhance MSMEs' performance in Indonesia. Addressing this issue, this research aims to examine the influence of innovation and government intervention in improving the performance of SMEs in Indonesia. The study employs a quantitative approach with a population of MSME actors in Central Kalimantan, a province of Indonesia. Through proportional random sampling, 356 SME operators were identified as respondents for this study. Data were collected using a survey method and analyzed using simple and multiple linear regression. The results indicate that innovation and government intervention have a positive and significant impact on improving MSMEs' performance both partially and simultaneously. Therefore, this research implies that the more MSMEs engage in innovation and with government involvement in efforts to support MSME development, the greater the opportunity to enhance MSME performance in Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research discusses crucial aspects of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, focusing on comprehensive performance evaluation that includes financial and non-financial dimensions. Nevertheless, challenges such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, limited entrepreneurial orientation, inadequate knowledge management, and difficulties adapting to rapid environmental changes have increased the rate of MSME closures in Indonesia. This study, involving 125 MSMEs in the Malang Raya region, examines the mediating role of knowledge management and dynamic capabilities in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and company performance. The results indicate that entrepreneurial orientation positively impacts company performance, knowledge management, and dynamic capabilities. However, knowledge management and dynamic capabilities do not significantly influence company performance, suggesting that they do not mediate between entrepreneurial orientation and company performance. Practically, these findings have significant implications for practitioners and policymakers seeking to enhance the performance of MSMEs in Indonesia. Recognizing the crucial role of entrepreneurial orientation in shaping positive company performance implies that fostering an entrepreneurial mindset is a key strategy. Nevertheless, considering the insignificant impact of knowledge management and dynamic capabilities on company performance, attention should be redirected towards alternative factors or strategies to address the unique challenges faced by Indonesian MSMEs. Policymakers can use these insights to design interventions targeting critical areas to create a conducive business environment for MSMEs in Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the impact of psychological capital on entrepreneurial performance in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Jatinangor District of Indonesia. The study uses a descriptive research design and simple linear regression analysis to examine the relationship between psychological capital and entrepreneurial performance. The findings suggest that higher psychological capital leads to improved performance in MSMEs. The research emphasizes the importance of psychological factors, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, in enhancing and restoring businesses. It also considers demographic factors such as age and education in relation to the influence of psychological capital on entrepreneurial performance. [Extracted from the article]

Digital transformation has become a crucial factor in enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the era of globalization. Digital technology enables MSMEs to innovate, improve efficiency, and expand markets. However, many MSMEs face challenges in adopting this technology, such as limited resources and resistance to change. Sharia-based human resource management (HRM), which emphasizes justice and welfare, can provide solutions in creating a productive and harmonious work environment. This study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the interaction between digital transformation and Sharia HRM on MSME performance, with the moderation of organizational culture. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a case study on MSMEs in Cileungsi, involving 100 randomly selected respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The SEM test results show that digital transformation and Sharia HRM have a significant effect on MSME performance. Organizational culture has a strong moderating role, strengthening the positive impact of digital transformation and Sharia HRM on MSME performance. The results indicate that the integration between digital transformation and Sharia HRM, supported by a strong organizational culture, can enhance productivity, operational efficiency, as well as employee satisfaction and motivation. This study emphasizes the importance of adopting digital technology and applying Sharia principles in HRM to improve MSME performance, with organizational culture as an essential supporting factor. These findings provide practical guidance for MSME actors in developing strategies that improve efficiency and employee welfare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this paper is to determine how COVID-19 shocks and government policies affected MSMEs' financial and non-financial performance during the economic turmoil. The paper used both quantitative and qualitative methods. An online questionnaire survey was used to collect quantitative data from 380 Saudi MSMEs. The direct effects of the exogenous variables on the endogenous variable were determined using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Furthermore, multigroup analysis was used to examine the moderating effect of policy response on other variables. Interviews were conducted from a qualitative standpoint, and the information was converted into texts and qualitatively analyzed. Demand Shocks, Management/Operational Shocks, and Supply Shocks all have a significant impact on financial performance. The only significant predictor of non-financial performance was demand side shocks. Management/operational side shocks, on the other hand, have no effect on the non-financial performance of MSMEs. Furthermore, policy response was found to be a powerful predictor of both financial and non-financial performance. During the COVID-19 outbreak, MSMEs' policies and assistance programs had no discernible impact on demand and supply side shocks, as well as financial and non-financial performance. Overall, the findings of this study will help the Saudi government and other policymakers determine the best way to deal with current and future COVID-19 pandemics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue of social media is rather new and unexplored in comprehending how this capability can improve effectiveness in emerging economies, in particular, that of the companies classified as micro, small and medium‐sized (MSMEs). It is argued that some company and manager characteristics may affect the role of social media in business performance, therefore this research attempts to answer the following questions: Does the use of social media contribute to improving performance of MSMEs? How does the relationship behave according to the characteristics of the company and those of the manager? For this purpose, the resource‐based view of the firm is used as a framework of the analysis, which was carried out with data collected before the COVID pandemic. To validate the proposed hypotheses, we used Structural Equation Model (SEM) with a sample of 229 Mexican enterprises. The main contribution of this study is twofold: providing empirical evidence on the existence of influence from social media capability to the business performance and effectiveness of MSMEs in a Latin American emergent economy, even before the imposition of radical constraints by the pandemic; and the key theoretical implication is a better understanding of the nature of this influence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research background: This study was conducted as a result of the challenges that confront MSMEs globally, especially in Nigeria, due to the lockdown occasioned by COVID-19. A descriptive research design (quantitative analysis) was adopted, while primary data were employed for the study. Purpose of the article: The population for the study was 587 MSMEs from the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria, with a sample size of 234 derived using the Taro Yamane (1967) techniques. A total of 240 questionnaires were distributed, allowing room for errors, and 228 of them were returned usable for the study, constituting a 95% response rate for the study. Methods: Content validity was adopted. A reliability test was conducted using Cronbach's Alpha, which returned a value of 0.869, indicating internal consistency of the research instrument. Descriptive statistics (means and simple percentages) were used to analyse the data, alongside regression and Pearson's correlation coefficients. The findings revealed that a strategic alliance and partnership could positively affect MSMES survival post-COVID-19 in Nigeria, with a p-value of 0.000<0.05, and that its impact on the performance of MSMEs in the Nigerian economy post-Covid-19 was statistically significant and positive, with a correlation coefficient of 0.824 (82.4%) and a p-value of 0.000<0.05. Findings & Value added: The results and findings suggest that a strategic alliance and partnership is indeed a veritable tool for MSMEs' survival post-COVID-19 in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted MSMEs; most of them stopped due to difficulties in producing and obtaining raw materials because of the rigorous health protocol policy; only a small amount can still survive. The smoked fish home industry is one of them. The main problem is constrained by facilities and resources as well as the motivation to keep their spirit during the pandemic Covid 19. This study aims to determine the effect of motivation, facilities and human resources on the performance of this home industry using SEM analysis. The results of this study showed that the performance of MSMEs was influenced by skill and facilities (not motivation). Skill and facilities significantly impact performance (income, turnover, and productivity), while the motivation was only for their family and themselves to survive in the covid era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The e-commerce industry has the potential to be one of the drivers of the domestic economy. One of the impacts of the advancement of e-commerce is the emergence of many online-based marketplaces or so-called e-marketplaces. However, a lot of these online marketplaces sell 90% imported products. In addition, the outbreak of Covid-19 in Indonesia has prompted the government to establish several policies that have significantly reduced MSME performance by up to 70-100%. This study aimed to provide an empirical analysis of the influence of factors based on the Technology of Acceptance Model (TAM) approach, namely e-marketplace self-efficacy, complexity, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards using, behavioral intention to use, and actual technology use in e-marketplaces. The sample consisted of MSMEs in East Java, especially those engaged in the food and beverage industry sector with ready-to-eat processed food products whose business activities use the Shopee e-marketplace application platform. This is an online shopping marketplace focused on mobile platforms. There were 150 respondents. The Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used. E-marketplace self-efficacy, complexity, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards using, behavioral intention to use, and actual technology use in e-marketplaces all had positive effects on each other. This showed that a system that offers convenience will improve behavior, habits, and performance for MSMEs in using e-marketplace activities. The theoretical and methodological implications and opportunities for further research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In contrast to earlier crises, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound influence on many facets of global life. This happened to Indonesia, particularly in the economic elements of the country. The MSME sector, which is one of the cornerstones of the Indonesian economy, was severely impacted, with many going out of business due to inability to survive. The purpose of this study is to assess if entrepreneurial competency or entrepreneurial resilience have a significant impact on the performance of MSMEs following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses a quantitative verification and descriptive approach. Primary data obtained by collecting questionnaires from respondents. The data processed in this study were responses to questionnaires from MSME owners in Bandung City using a random sample approach, with up to 100 respondents. Statistical Package for Social Statistics (SPSS) was used for data analysis and hypothesis testing. Multiple linear regression analysis is used in this study to confirm the impact of the independent variables on the dependent variable. According to the study's findings, the entrepreneurial competence variable has no meaningful influence. In the meanwhile, the entrepreneurial resilience variable has a major impact on MSMEs' success. This study has consequences both internally (for entrepreneurs) and externally (for government and higher education). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector is critical pillars of the Indonesian economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on MSMEs. The existence of activity violation policies, namely lockdown and social distancing, needs to be anticipated by MSME actors because it has changed consumer behavior and business competition. Digital transformation is a solution for MSMEs to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of access to finance on MSME performance moderated by digitalization. This study utilized 83 MSMEs as a sample. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires to MSME owners who were selected as research samples. Data analysis was performed using the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) method. The results of the study indicated that digitization significantly strengthens the relationship between financial access and MSME performance. For MSME actors, digitization will also make it simpler to introduce products, boost turnover, and assist with recording and producing financial reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is twofold. Firstly, the authors have conducted a systematic investigation considering the historical pandemic periods (1991–2021) over 30 years to identify critical factors and business failure phenomenon during pandemics to explore "what", "why" and "how" factors contributing to business failure during the COVID-19 pandemic and secondly identified interlinks of these factors to explain the phenomenon of business failure strategically through various quantitative models. Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, the critical factors were identified through previous literature and systematically reported in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. To remove any bias in critical factor selection, Delphi method was employed. In the second phase, m-TISM approach was adopted to understand the interrelationships of the factors to develop the hierarchy levels. Lastly, MICMAC analysis was also done to evaluate the driving and dependence powers of the critical factors. For implementation of the stated methodology, expert opinion was collected to assess the critical factors based on their knowledge and experience. A total of seven experts were involved in this study. Findings: Two major takeaways from the results of phase one were that "external environmental changes" was at the highest level and had the highest driving power as well as the lowest dependence power, while "inappropriate marketing techniques" was at the lowest level and had the highest dependence and lowest driving powers. Practical implications: The ever-developing digital technologies act as a synonym to innovation and are shaping up to be the key to future-proofing any industry. However, before one can move towards developing effective strategies to mitigate any business disruptions, there is a need to assess the causes of business failures in the first place which is a major managerial implication identified through this study. Originality/value: This paper can be considered as the first few studies to conduct a systematic investigation considering the historical pandemic periods (1991–2021) over 30 years to identify critical factors and business failure phenomenon during pandemics to explore "what", "why" and "how" factors contributing to business failure during the COVID-19 pandemic and secondly identified interlinks of these factors to explain the phenomenon of business failure strategically through various quantitative models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic adversely affected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India. Amongst the challenges faced were the adjustments required in leadership skills to address pandemic-induced technological changes and the necessity for employee skill upgrading. This study examined the factors that influenced organisational performance in Indian SMEs, particularly in the context of the digital transformations that were brought about by the pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a cross-sectional design to investigate a set of hypotheses that were formulated to understand the relationships amongst digital leadership, digital training, empowerment and organisational performance. The data were collected during the pandemic from 487 employees who were working in various SMEs in India. Questionnaires were distributed through email and social media platforms, and electronic consent was obtained from each participant. Findings: The study's findings indicated positive associations amongst digital leadership, digital training, empowerment and organisational performance. They also highlighted the mediating role of empowerment in these relationships. Furthermore, organisational resilience was found to positively moderate the relationship between empowerment and performance. Originality/value: The study stands amongst the pioneers in exploring the role of digital leadership and digital training during the pandemic and their impact on employee empowerment amongst SMEs in a developing country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) has significantly impacted the global economy. Presently, societies and businesses are facing unprecedented environmental shifts, with the sports industry being caught in this tumultuous tide. COVID-19 has affected all sectors of the global economy, suggesting an urgent need for most enterprises to reconsider their business models. This study investigates the advantages of corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement during the negative external events of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing specifically on the relationship between sports CSR and corporate financial performance and risk. Its objective is to provide empirical evidence on how sports CSR activities influence firm value, especially when facing systemic risks, and determine whether engaging in sports CSR serves as an effective protective tool against stock price decline. Methodologically, this study targets 159 companies that have received the Taiwan's iSport Corporate Award over the years, employing the event study method and regression modeling to analyze the insurance effect of executing sports CSR on corporate financial performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. By offering empirical evidence on the relationship between CSR implementation and financial performance, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between sports CSR engagement and corporate financial outcomes, further enriching research in the realm of sports finance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) use social media to communicate effectively with stakeholders. However, little is known about the influence wielded by social media adoption on sustainable performance during COVID-19. Based on the technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework, our study developed an integrated model to explore the factors affecting social media adoption and its effect on sustainable performance in SMEs in the Saudi Arabian context. The quantitative method of a survey was used to collect data from SMEs owner-managers and CEOs. Partial least square was used to analyze data collected from 609 respondents. The findings revealed that environmental factors (i.e., the intensity of the competition, competitive pressure, and the bandwagon effect), technological factors (i.e., relative advantages and compatibility), and organizational factors have been the key drivers of social media adoption in SMEs during COVID-19. It also indicated that social media adoption is a key predictor of social, environmental, and economic sustainability. This study provides SMEs with meaningful implications about ways of fostering sustainable performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the global impact of COVID-19, businesses and supply chains worldwide have been disrupted, leading to challenges for manufacturing firms and customers. Social media usage (SMU) is a vital and valuable tool that builds customer-centric supply chains by effectively communicating large volumes of valuable data. This study examines the influence of social media usage on the development of dynamic capabilities, including supply chain sensing capabilities (SCSC), knowledge sharing capability (KSC), and social capital (SC), which are crucial for constructing agile and resilient supply chains that can effectively respond to dynamic and turbulent environments, ultimately enhancing sustainable business performance. To assess the proposed investigation model, data was gathered through a structured questionnaire administered to supply chain members currently engaged with manufacturing firms. The evaluation of the proposed hypotheses is carried out through the application of structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of this study offer empirical evidence supporting the proposition that SMU within manufacturing firms promotes the development of sensing capabilities, knowledge-sharing capability, and social capital. Furthermore, this study tests the moderation role of environmental dynamism in the relationship between social media use and sustainable business performance. This underscores the pivotal role played by SMU in facilitating the adaptation and responsiveness of the supply chain to dynamic and uncertain environments, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in Indonesia's economy, contributing to job creation, income growth, and wealth distribution (Koeswahyono et al., 2022). This research aims to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lease agreements (leasing) in the non-banking financial sector, particularly in financing companies. The research is conducted through a normative juridical research method. The main findings of this study show that credit restructuring is a government solution to address instalment payment difficulties, especially for MSME debtors. The article also addresses legal certainty issues in lease agreements, mainly due to regulatory gaps in the Civil Code. With specific conditions, credit restructuring is provided with a maximum limit of IDR 10 billion (Siregar et al., 2021). This research concludes that, despite being considered an optimal solution, credit restructuring also has negative impacts, and legal certainty is critical in this context. Using data from the Financial Services Authority in 2021, the article explains that credit restructuring has positively stimulated Indonesia's economic growth. MSME debtors are the main focus, comprising 39.73 percent of the total credit restructuring. This policy is seen as a strategic step to support economic recovery, especially considering the central role of MSMEs in the national economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the post covid era, Digital marketing has emerged as a revolutionary tool which utilizes ICT for business promotion. Easily available internet and smartphone at a price within the capacity of common man, has increased its use giving deep access of human society to the users of Digital Marketing through the means of various search engines and social media platforms. Still lack of awareness among the people regarding digital marketing options and their potential in terms of providing alternate entrepreneurial opportunities and promoting the existing one in a better way than ever, is very low. Present study focusses on understanding the role of digital marketing in promoting entrepreneurship among the people. The study is based on the primary data collected from the south Odisha region of India. The study is done by collecting responses from more than 450 entrepreneurs of the region and understanding their perception about digital marketing and the pattern of use of digital marketing. Number of entrepreneurs who emerged as the one with the help of digital marketing are identified and the conclusion is drawn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the effect of entrepreneurial capacity, both directly and indirectly, through entrepreneurial characteristics on the performance recovery speed of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The entrepreneurial capacity consists of financial access and market access. Meanwhile, entrepreneurial characteristics include the need for achievement, risk-taking propensity, and internal locus of control. The data were obtained through a field survey of MSME entrepreneurs engaged in the food and beverage sector in three cities including; Semarang, Surakarta, and Salatiga, Indonesia. The total sample was 397 respondents and used SEM-PLS analysis to test the hypothesis. This study shows that financial access, the need for achievement, and the internal locus of control positively affect MSMEs' performance recovery speed after the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the mediating effect testing demonstrates that the need for achievement and internal locus of control mediate the effect of financial access on the performance recovery speed of MSMEs. Therefore, stakeholders interested in developing the MSMEs are suggested to intensify their efforts to increase their ability to access finance and strengthen the entrepreneurial characteristics among the MSME entrepreneurs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Every facet of life, including health, social, and economic aspects, has undergone a tremendous transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This condition is exacerbated by socioeconomic fragility and vulnerability amid economic uncertainty, with an enormous debt burden and inequality increasingly spreading to regions. Elements of society in Indonesia experience the problem of a lack of income and capital, in addition to vulnerability and helplessness. Social, economic, community–institutional, and resource vulnerabilities are inevitable; therefore, they must be identified, anticipated, and dealt with to avoid worsening. This research aims to identify the affected households and their economic resilience when facing the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed approach with a sequential exploratory strategy was employed, whereby qualitative data were first collected and analyzed. Based on the findings of the first stage, quantitative data were obtained and examined in the second stage. This study was conducted in two rural locations with distinct characteristics: the Gunungkidul District on Java Island and the Bangkalan District on Madura Island. These findings demonstrate the economic resilience of households in Bangkalan and Gunungkidul. The factors that significantly influence economic resilience are household income, assets, and product availability in the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document presents the findings of a study conducted in Kuningan Regency, Indonesia, which examines the use of technology in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The study utilizes Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze the data and evaluate the relationship between technology learning orientation, competitive advantage, and MSME performance. The results indicate that technology learning orientation and digital marketing have a significant impact on both competitive advantage and MSME performance. The document serves as a valuable resource for researchers interested in understanding the role of technology in MSMEs and suggests that continuous learning and innovation are crucial for improving performance and maintaining a competitive edge. [Extracted from the article]

This study aims to ascertain the auditor’s attention to the conditions of auditee fraud opportunities that arise due to the covid-19 pandemic, to discover the changes in auditors’ work practices due to the covid-19 pandemic to cause the acceleration of digital audit adoption, to understand the remote auditing implementation system in order to minimize the opportunities for fraud that occur, and to understand the evaluation of remote auditing implementation from the auditor’s perspective. A qualitative methodology is used in this investigation. Primary and secondary sources of data were employed. Senior auditors from the ABC, DEF, and GHI Public Accounting Firms were interviewed to gather primary data. An initial description of the informants was obtained using secondary material that was found online. Using interviews and documentation, data was gathered in this way. The procedures of data collecting, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion-making are utilized in the data analysis approach. According to the study’s findings, the auditor can address the issue of potential fraud by becoming more knowledgeable about relevant topics, making critical assessments of going-concern claims, exercising professional skepticism, and developing a good audit plan. However, the auditor cannot address the issue of limited work activities without paying professional dues, which are resolved by adapting working practices to audit procedures. Remote and accelerated audit digitization, remote auditing implementation systems to reduce the possibility of fraud are implemented through the application of several procedures that are most appropriate to the client’s situation, and evaluation of remote audit implementation, which refers to rules and standards that still need to be taken into account by related parties like IAPI in order to obtain a detailed and structured system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 had an impact on health and education, among other subjects. It caused changes in teaching medicine. The objective of the study was to determine student satisfaction in the subjects of the clinical area in a medical school during the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods: The current study has an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 119 students. Inclusion criteria included being a student enrolled in the 2021--2022 semester, between the VI and XII semesters in a medical school. Results: It was found that the median age was 21 years; 68 (57.1%) were men. Overall student satisfaction was 67.1%. High student satisfaction was found in the dimension development of professional skills (84.9%), achievement of student expectations (69.7%), and virtual assistance (67.2%) at a medium level of student satisfaction. Flexibility in learning (64.7%), the use of infrastructure and facilities (61.7%), and the use of educational resources (61.3%) were reported. Discussion: The students were generally satisfied with the dynamic communication of the teachers, especially concerning promoting student participation (79%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aims to investigate the factors that instigate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) environmental awareness during the Covid‐19 pandemic from the attention based view perspective as the main theoretical lens. This topic is motivated by the increasing plastic use by MSMEs during the pandemic due to mobility restrictions. A survey was performed and generated in 485 usable responses which were then analyzed using PLS‐SEM to find the answers of whether the awareness of MSME owners or managers, business motivations, government regulations, social media and implementation constraints influence environmentally friendly practices by MSMEs during the pandemic. Consistent with the predictions based on the attention based view, the results show that all five factors contribute to the environmentally friendly practices by MSMEs during the pandemic. In addition, a support system from the government is needed to increase awareness and to turn it into actions, especially in the form of facilities, infrastructure and training to overcome the constraints in cost, time, and human resources capabilities. Research to investigate environmentally friendly activities carried out by MSMEs during a pandemic is still scant. This research is expected to fill this gap and provides practical as well as theoretical contributions in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: During the last decade, social media have affected people's lives in an unprecedented way, today, different parts of people's lives, from shopping to education, business, and electronic messages, are influenced by these media. In fact, social media have become an integral part of human life today, and in recent years this dependence has become even greater than before. Because following the spread of the COVID-19, people used social media more to work and study, to keep in touch with their loved ones, and to get information about Covid-19. The present study aimed to determine the positive and negative impact of social media in the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: The present study was a brief review designed. From 01 to 10 January 2022, the researchers of this study examined 6 international databases: Medline/PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and ISI Web of Science. After reviewing the titles and abstracts of the articles, 46 articles entered the next stage, in which the full text of the articles was reviewed. Results: Social media provides a space where health information is easily accessible to everyone. This capability is very efficient in global emergencies such as the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic so the use of social networks during the Covid-19 pandemic has increased significantly compared to previous data. In today's world, social media has become a new field in business and marketing. With the involvement of social media in many aspects of life, we see its significant impact on various aspects of business, from brand development to guaranteeing buyer's trust. Conclusion: Today, the role of social media in social communication, health, economy and other cultural fields is undeniable. However, it is important to consider the negative effects of these media. It seems that it is necessary that social media users be given the principal training before and during their use so that they do not become victims of its undesirable and unconscious effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the Indonesian government's policy response under the PEN (National Economic Recovery) programme aimed at assisting MSMEs during the COVID-19 crisis. The findings show that the scheme significantly benefited the enterprises. Credit restructuring and interest subsidy programmes offered critical assistance to the beneficiaries and improved their access to credit options. Moreover, the Productive Government Assistance for Micro Businesses (BPUM) initiative enabled the beneficiary enterprises to address emergency working capital needs required during the pandemic. However, this study also identifies several hurdles that reduced the effectiveness of the PEN programme. These challenges could have been overcome by striking a balance between banked and unbanked MSMEs, maintaining reliable databases for targeted recipients, and strengthening coordination between the various agencies involved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research applied the resource-based view (RBV) theory to examine the effects of entrepreneurial financial support on new ventures' performance via competitive advantage and innovation. A questionnaire survey was performed to collect data from 315 entrepreneurs of new ventures in the Ho Chi Minh City region. A quantitative method was applied, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized to confirm the significant relationships among variables of the research model. The findings demonstrated that all financial and operational performances of new venture constructs in this research model were completely supported. Furthermore, entrepreneurial financial support had the strongest direct and indirect effects on firm innovation and competitive advantage, while firm innovation and competitive advantage fully mediated relationships between entrepreneurial financial support and firms' financial and operational performance. Hence, this research solved extant debates in the literature, concurrently enhancing the RBV theory in the entrepreneurship context. In the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, it offers novel insight for governors and other stakeholders to build an efficient financial support system, while providing entrepreneurs with strategies to leverage said system to develop innovation for achieving better competitive advantage, leading to higher firm performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adapt their business models and business strategies to the consequences caused by the pandemic. In order to identify the main innovations and technologies adopted by SMEs in the pandemic, in the present study, we used a database of 56,941 tweets related to the coronavirus to identify those that contained the hashtag #SMEs. The final sample was analyzed using several data-mining techniques such as sentiment analysis, topic modeling and textual analysis. The theoretical perspectives adopted in the present study were Computer-Aided Text Analysis, User-Generated Content and Natural Language Processing. The results of our analysis helped us to identify 15 topics (7 positive: Free support against Covid-19, Webinars tools, Time Optimizer and efficiency, Business solutions tools, Advisors tools, Software for process support and Back-up tools; 4 negative: Government support, Payment systems, Cybersecurity problems and Customers solutions in Cloud, and and 4 neutral: Social media and e-commerce, Specialized startups software, CRMs and Finance and Big data analysis tools). The results of the present study suggest that SMEs have used a variety of digital tools and strategies to adapt to the changing market conditions brought on by the pandemic, and have been proactive in adopting new technologies to continue to operate and reach customers in a connected era. Future research should be directed towards understanding the long-term effects of these technologies and strategies on entrepreneurial growth and value creation, as well as the sustainability of SMEs in the new era based on data-driven decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must improve their performance to remain competitive in an unstable market, especially during the digital era and the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. This study investigates the influence of bank financing and government support on SME performance, with entrepreneur competence as a mediator. Data were collected from a sample of SMEs through questionnaires distributed to 115 owners and interviews with SME stakeholders. The data were analyzed using factor analysis and principal component analysis, followed by structural equation modeling (SEM) and the Partial Least Square (PLS) program. The results show that bank financing and government support do not directly affect SME performance, but entrepreneur competence mediates the relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]