Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs
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Resumo: | The definition and implementation by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of innovative and sustainable strategies have increased over time as a solution to obtain a competitive advantage over competitors and to generate positive socio-environmental externalities. This study aims to assess the potential impact of innovative and sustainable strategic management on the performance of Portuguese SMEs. We use a qualitative methodology based on multiple case studies of companies collected through interviews. Although Portuguese SMEs have already adopted some innovative and sustainable strategies, these are integrated into their business models through incremental and defensive innovation strategies and accommodative sustainable strategies, not involving stakeholders to generate greater benefits for all. Many of these strategies are implemented by law enforcement to keep up with competing companies. This study is original because it is based on a case study of multiple companies and contributes to the literature on innovative and sustainable business strategies in SMEs. It is recommended that companies consider, in their strategic plan, innovation and sustainability strategies that allow them to improve their economic performance but also that include the participation of their stakeholders, generating benefits for all. |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEsInnovationStrategic managementSustainable business modelMedium and small businessThe definition and implementation by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of innovative and sustainable strategies have increased over time as a solution to obtain a competitive advantage over competitors and to generate positive socio-environmental externalities. This study aims to assess the potential impact of innovative and sustainable strategic management on the performance of Portuguese SMEs. We use a qualitative methodology based on multiple case studies of companies collected through interviews. Although Portuguese SMEs have already adopted some innovative and sustainable strategies, these are integrated into their business models through incremental and defensive innovation strategies and accommodative sustainable strategies, not involving stakeholders to generate greater benefits for all. Many of these strategies are implemented by law enforcement to keep up with competing companies. This study is original because it is based on a case study of multiple companies and contributes to the literature on innovative and sustainable business strategies in SMEs. It is recommended that companies consider, in their strategic plan, innovation and sustainability strategies that allow them to improve their economic performance but also that include the participation of their stakeholders, generating benefits for all.IBIMA Publishing2022-07-26T14:46:03Z2022-07-262022-07-25T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfLopes, J. M., & Gomes, S. (2022). Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs. IBIMA Business Review, 2022(Article 714613), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.5171/2022.714613. Repositório Institucional UPT. http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360Lopes, J. M., & Gomes, S. (2022). Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs. IBIMA Business Review, 2022(Article 714613), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.5171/2022.714613. Repositório Institucional UPT. http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360https://doi.org/10.5171/2022.714613eng1947-3788https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/IBIMABR/2022/714613/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLopes, João M.Gomes, Sofiareponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-16T02:12:45Zoai:repositorio.upt.pt:11328/4360Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T22:41:27.685738Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs Lopes, João M. Innovation Strategic management Sustainable business model Medium and small business |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs |
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Lopes, João M. |
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Lopes, João M. Gomes, Sofia |
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Gomes, Sofia |
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Lopes, João M. Gomes, Sofia |
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Innovation Strategic management Sustainable business model Medium and small business |
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Innovation Strategic management Sustainable business model Medium and small business |
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The definition and implementation by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of innovative and sustainable strategies have increased over time as a solution to obtain a competitive advantage over competitors and to generate positive socio-environmental externalities. This study aims to assess the potential impact of innovative and sustainable strategic management on the performance of Portuguese SMEs. We use a qualitative methodology based on multiple case studies of companies collected through interviews. Although Portuguese SMEs have already adopted some innovative and sustainable strategies, these are integrated into their business models through incremental and defensive innovation strategies and accommodative sustainable strategies, not involving stakeholders to generate greater benefits for all. Many of these strategies are implemented by law enforcement to keep up with competing companies. This study is original because it is based on a case study of multiple companies and contributes to the literature on innovative and sustainable business strategies in SMEs. It is recommended that companies consider, in their strategic plan, innovation and sustainability strategies that allow them to improve their economic performance but also that include the participation of their stakeholders, generating benefits for all. |
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Lopes, J. M., & Gomes, S. (2022). Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs. IBIMA Business Review, 2022(Article 714613), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.5171/2022.714613. Repositório Institucional UPT. http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360 http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360 Lopes, J. M., & Gomes, S. (2022). Innovative and sustainable business strategies: The case of portuguese SMEs. IBIMA Business Review, 2022(Article 714613), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.5171/2022.714613. Repositório Institucional UPT. http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360 http://hdl.handle.net/11328/4360 https://doi.org/10.5171/2022.714613 |
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