Digital transformation and European small and medium enterprises (SMEs): A comparative study using digital economy and society index data

Škare, Marinko; Obesso, María de las Mercedes de; Ribeiro‐Navarrete, Samuel

doi:10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2022.102594

Cited by 185 publications

(62 citation statements)

References 101 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Similarly, the level of education of the person in charge does not significantly impact the perceived digital maturity of the businesses. This finding contradicts the hypothesis and diverges from previous studies suggesting that managers with a higher level of education may have a better understanding of advanced technologies and a greater ability to innovate (Skare et al, 2023). This discrepancy could be due to differences in the sample or context of the study, and further research is needed to explore this relationship in more detail.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 89%

“…This hypothesis assumes that managers with a higher level of education may possess a more comprehensive understanding of advanced technologies and a greater capacity for innovation. Prior studies have indicated that the education level of managers can influence their ability to adopt technologies and enhance company productivity (Skare et al, 2023).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Measurement of digital maturity in medium-sized companies in the municipality of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico

Preciado Álvarez,

Ojeda Pérez

2023

rgn

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The present study aims to analyze the digital maturity of medium-sized companies in the municipality of Tecoman, Colima, Mexico, and the relation it as with the gender or level of study of the leader of the organization, by applying the Forrester four-dimension model. For this purpose, a mixed approach is used, selecting a sample of 40 economic units out of a total of 47 in the municipality, all medium-sized companies with between 51 and 250 employees. As a result, it was observed that the gender and level of education of the person in charge has no influence on the digital maturity of medium scale business.

show abstract

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 89%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Measurement of digital maturity in medium-sized companies in the municipality of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico

Preciado Álvarez,

Ojeda Pérez

2023

rgn

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Also, unlike traditional regression methods, fsQCA uses Boolean algebra and does not require control variables because there is no omitted variable bias. Currently, the method is widely used in research areas such as finance, economic management, and political science (Bell et al, 2014; Greckhamer, 2016; Park & Mithas, 2020; Skare et al, 2023). It follows that fsQCA, which focuses on the discovery of complex asymmetric causal relationships, fits well with our proposal to focus on the multidimensionality of big data resources.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unleashing the power of big data for platform firms: A configuration analysis

Wang,

Yuan,

2023

Manage Decis Econ

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study investigates the impact of big data on platform performance using a multidimensional perspective and the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) method. We identify two pathways for platforms to leverage big data to achieve performance improvement: “volume‐centric configuration” and “volume‐talent synergistic configuration.” Our results indicate that big data volume and talent of big data are the core conditions impacting platform performance, but an increase in these factors does not always equate to an improvement in performance. The study makes two substantial contributions: (1) identifying the configurations of big data that lead to high performance of the platform and illuminating the complex interplay of causality between the multidimensional nature of big data resources and their supporting conditions and (2) measuring the multidimensionality of big data resources in platform firms through the utilization of operational data of the app in question. This study has significant practical implications, providing guidance to platform firms on identifying appropriate big data resources to gain a competitive advantage and utilizing supporting conditions to address deficiencies in data assets.

show abstract

“…Likewise, authors such as Kerr (2017) highlight the importance of the service sector in later-life entrepreneurs. In fact, the services sector is fundamental to the digitalization processes that characterize the economy and generate entrepreneurship opportunities (Ribeiro-Navarrete et al, 2021;Skarea et al, 2023). Also, in the specific case of Spain, tourism-related services are very important in senior entrepreneurial activity, as highlighted by authors such as Farmaki et al (2022).…”

Section: Study Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Longevity trends in entrepreneurial activity. An analysis of the characteristics of senior entrepreneurship in Spain

García

Romero

Sarabia

et al. 2023

IJEBR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

PurposeOver the last decades, the development of entrepreneurial activity has allowed greater growth and economic development in Spain. However, within the analysis of Spanish entrepreneurial dynamics, insufficient attention has been paid to a key group: senior entrepreneurs. The fact that the first two decades of the 21st century have been accompanied by the two worst economic crises in remembrance since the Great Depression of the 1930s has had a great impact on the professional careers of the group of senior workers, whose careers have been cut short due to the closure of companies. In this way, the present work delves into the reality of senior entrepreneurs in Spain, analyzing the main characteristics of this group, which is becoming increasingly important in society.Design/methodology/approachUsing microdata from the Spanish National Statistics Institute's Labour Force Survey, the study focuses on reference persons who, being 50 years of age or over and actively working, work as an entrepreneur and have started their activity in the last 12 months. The study covers, in turn, the analysis period of the fourth quarters from 2005 to 2020. In relation to the methodology, the work focuses on the use of binary logistic regression techniques, given that the phenomenon to be studied is binary in nature: entrepreneurship or not.FindingsThe main conclusions drawn are the importance of sociodemographic factors such as educational level, age, the profession of the couple as well as the fact of having or not having children. The sector of activity and region are also significant. It is also concluded that senior entrepreneurship in Spain is of a necessary nature, considering the evolution of unemployment and decisions based on pension reform.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitations of the study refer to the lack of socioeconomic information. Thus, it would be interesting to know the link among the sociodemographic characteristics and the economic situation of the professionals, as well as the fact of whether they have started from a previous situation of unemployment or employment.Practical implicationsThe obtained conclusions allow progress to be made in the generation of economic policies aimed at the professional reorientation of a group of workers who, due to labor market circumstances, are obliged to end long professional careers and to seek alternatives. In fact, entrepreneurship is a viable professional alternative for these professionals.Originality/valueDespite the importance of senior professionals in the Spanish economy, more research is needed on their characteristics and needs. Despite important studies such as Socci et al. (2020) or Perez-Encinas et al. (2021), there are not many studies for the Spanish reality. This paper seeks to deepen the understanding of the sociodemographic characteristics of Spanish senior entrepreneurs, based on current public information and considering different stages of the economic cycle.

show abstract

Digital transformation and European small and medium enterprises (SMEs): A comparative study using digital economy and society index data

Cited by 185 publications

References 101 publications

Measurement of digital maturity in medium-sized companies in the municipality of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico

Measurement of digital maturity in medium-sized companies in the municipality of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico

Unleashing the power of big data for platform firms: A configuration analysis

Longevity trends in entrepreneurial activity. An analysis of the characteristics of senior entrepreneurship in Spain

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About