“…We have little information on international comparisons of SMEs in this area, as the main target groups for both decision‐making and competitiveness are mostly large and listed businesses. The majority of studies focusing on SMEs have included businesses operating in a single country or only one specific function (e.g., Enagi & Van Belle, 2019; Eze et al, 2018; Hassan & Maelah, 2022). However, research on the competitiveness of SMEs is extremely important, as when looking at the number of SMEs and their contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), it is clear that they are a key factor in the economies (Ensari & Karabay, 2014; Gonçalves et al, 2019; Todericiu & Stăniţ, 2015).…”