The Role of Data-Driven Solutions for SMEs in Responding to COVID-19

Almeida, Fernando; Wasim, Jahangir

doi:10.1142/s0219877023500013

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“…This research follows a case study approach as it involves the studying of a case, which is often carried out within a real-life setting (Almeida and Wasim, 2023). The data generated from a case study is often descriptive and leads to the development of a theory.…”

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Higher education student intentions behind becoming an entrepreneur

Wasim

Youssef

Christodoulou

et al. 2023

HESWBL

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PurposeThis research aims to identify the intentions behind becoming an entrepreneur and the perception of entrepreneurial failure among different groups of students. There has been significant research discussing the motivations behind becoming an entrepreneur. However, such a research study is often focused on individuals who are already in the entrepreneurial process. Therefore, this research focuses on the understanding of the entrepreneurial process specified on the intentions of becoming an entrepreneur and the associated risk, in the context of a learning process.Design/methodology/approachThe perspectives of students towards becoming an entrepreneur and their perception of associated risk are identified. A comparative exploratory case study method is used. Three cases developed in the light of empirical evidence consist of Business, Law and Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students.FindingsMajor results show that the law and STEM students were on the same line in terms of motivational factors, such as being career driven. In contrary, the business students were more driven by personal factors such as leaving something behind and building something meaningful.Originality/valueWhilst studies have attempted to understand entrepreneurial intentions, little work has considered students and their views on becoming entrepreneurs. Even with studies that looked at this subject matter, the focus was mainly business students. The authors build on previous work and construct the authors' views based on multi-disciplinary student base to know more about their intentions to become an entrepreneur. The science and law students were more influenced by external factors, whereas business students were focused more on their personal goals. Such classification of the diverse intentions based on student discipline opens a new and promising research avenue to better develop entrepreneurial education not only for business students but across all disciplines in higher education.

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Higher education student intentions behind becoming an entrepreneur

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Youssef

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et al. 2023

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“…Companies should associate the adoption of data analysis technology with their inclusion upstream of the strategies and business models and with the human and cognitive dimension. In fact, extant literature shows that the development of DDBM in SMEs involves not only technologies and the digitalization of processes but also the possession of skilled human resources (Almeida and Wasim, 2022).…”

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Digitalizing business models in hospitality ecosystems: toward data-driven innovation

Troisi

Visvizi

Grimaldi

2023

EJIM

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PurposeDigitalization accelerates the need of tourism and hospitality ecosystems to reframe business models in line with a data-driven orientation that can foster value creation and innovation. Since the question of data-driven business models (DDBMs) in hospitality remains underexplored, this paper aims at (1) revealing the key dimensions of the data-driven redefinition of business models in smart hospitality ecosystems and (2) conceptualizing the key drivers underlying the emergence of innovation in these ecosystems.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical research is based on semi-structured interviews collected from a sample of hospitality managers, employed in three different accommodation services, i.e. hotels, bed and breakfast (B&Bs) and guesthouses, to explore data-driven strategies and practices employed on site.FindingsThe findings allow to devise a conceptual framework that classifies the enabling dimensions of DDBMs in smart hospitality ecosystems. Here, the centrality of strategy conducive to the development of data-driven innovation is stressed.Research limitations/implicationsThe study thus developed a conceptual framework that will serve as a tool to examine the impact of digitalization in other service industries. This study will also be useful for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) managers, who seek to understand the possibilities data-driven management strategies offer in view of stimulating innovation in the managers' companies.Originality/valueThe paper reinterprets value creation practices in business models through the lens of data-driven approaches. In this way, this paper offers a new (conceptual and empirical) perspective to investigate how the hospitality sector at large can use the massive amounts of data available to foster innovation in the sector.

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“…Organizational structure changes are necessary to achieve successful DT (Eggers & Francis Park, 2018) as the correct processes and human resources play a vital role in DT (Almeida & Wasim, 2022a). Literature suggests that to achieve the necessary agility, adopt changes, and fast exploitation of market opportunities, an organizational structure must become more flexible, composed of separate business units, more agile forms of existing structures, and enable digital functional areas.…”

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The strategic role of middle managers in the formulation and implementation of digital transformation projects

Christodoulou

Wasim

Reinhardt³

et al. 2022

Strategic Change

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Main field of study CEMS Year 2020 Academic Advisor's Name Ioannis Christodoulou, associate professor Description of the goal, tasks and main results The main goal of the research is to explore strategic involvement of middle managers in formulation and implementation of digital transformation change projects and identify what roles and strategic activities are the most important for projects' successful implementation. To achieve specified goal previous research background was examined resulting in the development of new and appropriate for the study framework. It was then applied to gather and analyze data about middle management strategic behavior in digital transformation context through the experience of management consultants. Main results of the study include identification of middle management strategic roles and activities that are present in digital transformation projects and their importance evaluation of the successful implementation of such projects.

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The Role of Data-Driven Solutions for SMEs in Responding to COVID-19

Cited by 8 publications

References 79 publications

Higher education student intentions behind becoming an entrepreneur

Higher education student intentions behind becoming an entrepreneur

Digitalizing business models in hospitality ecosystems: toward data-driven innovation

The strategic role of middle managers in the formulation and implementation of digital transformation projects

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