Strategic behavior and dynamic capabilities: studies in micro and small technology-based firms

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https://doi.org/10.5585/2023.23754

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Dynamic capabilities, organizational resources, external environment, micro and small technology-based firms

Abstract

Purpose: this work aims to contribute to the literature on strategic management in micro and small firms by identifying the main strategic behavior traits in micro and small technology-based firms.

Methodology: the research method consisted of two phases: the first phase, quantitative, involved a survey of 104 micro and small technology-based firms, whose results were analyzed using the cluster analysis technique. The second qualitative phase involved five case studies, whose information was obtained through five semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the content analysis technique.

Results: the results indicated which micro and small technology-based firms operate in sectors with high levels of dynamism and uncertainty, and their strategic behavior is based on the definition of competitive and innovation strategies, communication of strategic objectives to employees, allocation of organizational resources for innovation, market research and investments in R&D and development of dynamic capabilities for innovation, sensing changes in the external environment, seizing and reconfiguring resources, through strategic partnerships with external agents, especially customers, which can help these companies to adapt to market demands and obtain competitive advantages.

Conclusions: the strategic behavior in micro and small technology-based firms is influenced by the definition of competitive and innovation strategies, communication of strategic objectives to employees, allocation of organizational resources for innovation, market research and R&D investments, and development of dynamic capabilities for innovation.

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Author Biographies

Tiago Fernando Musetti, University of São Paulo, São Carlos School of Engineering / São Paulo (SP)

Graduated in Economics. MBA in Business Management. Master’s degree in Production Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil. PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos, UFSCar, Brazil

Alceu Gomes Alves Filho, Federal University of São Carlos / São Carlos (SP)

Graduated in Production Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

Specialization in Electronic Computing from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

Master’s degree in Production Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

PhD in Production Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

Post Doctorate from Sussex University, Sussex, England

Marcelo Seido Nagano, University of São Paulo / São Paulo (SP)

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

Specialization in Agroindustrial Management from the Federal University of São Carlos, UFSCar, Brazil

Specialization in Quantitative Statistical Methods from the Federal University of São Carlos, UFSCar, Brazil

Master in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil

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Musetti, T. F., Alves Filho, A. G., & Nagano, M. S. (2023). Strategic behavior and dynamic capabilities: studies in micro and small technology-based firms. International Journal of Innovation, 11(2), e23754. https://doi.org/10.5585/2023.23754

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