Prelims

Digitalization as a Strategic Tool for Entrepreneurship Survival and Crisis Management: Lessons from Ukrainian MSEs

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Holovko, D. and Zollo, L. (2024), "Prelims", Digitalization as a Strategic Tool for Entrepreneurship Survival and Crisis Management: Lessons from Ukrainian MSEs (Entrepreneurial Behaviour Series), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. i-xii. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-681-220241010

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DIGITALIZATION AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SURVIVAL AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT

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Entrepreneurial Behaviour

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Dr Andrea Caputo, University of Lincoln, UK
Dr Massimiliano M. Pellegrini, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

This series is dedicated to communicating innovative and multi-disciplinary new research that advances theory and practice in Entrepreneurial Behaviour. The series is focused on expanding the scope of Entrepreneurial Behaviour theory and analysis and enriching practice by encouraging multi-theoretical, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary approaches.

Key issues explored in Entrepreneurial Behaviour include cognition, decision-making, organizational behaviors, and identifying, creating, and exploiting opportunities concerning new products, services, processes, innovations, or ventures from entrepreneurial perspective.

The primary focus will be on the study of entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and family businesses, with a secondary focus on entrepreneurial and innovative behaviors in other forms of organizations, such as non-profits corporations, and public administration.

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Andrea Caputo, University of Lincoln (Editor)
Massimiliano M. Pellegrini, University of Rome Tor Vergata (Editor)
Afsnahe Bagheri, University of Tehran
Matteo Cristofaro, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Sally Dibb, Coventry University
Mohammad Fakher, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Marina Dabic, University of Zagreb and Nottingham Trent University
Leo-Paul Dana, Dalhousie University
Giulia Flamini, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Laëtitia Gabay-Mariani, CERAG - Grenoble-Alpes University
Anibal Lopez, Nova School of Business and Economics
Luca Gnan, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Charlott Menke, Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy IMW, Germany
Damiano Petrolo, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Marco Romano, University of Catania
Yi Ruan, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Sid Hanna Saleh, Colorado School of Mines
Anna Souakri, ESCP Europe
Marzena Starnawska, University of Warsaw
Matthias Raith, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Giuseppe Valenza, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria
Cizhi Wang, Capital University of Business and Economics

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DIGITALIZATION AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SURVIVAL AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT: LESSONS FROM UKRAINIAN MSEs

BY

DARIA HOLOVKO

KPMG, Italy

and

LAMBERTO ZOLLO

University of Milan, Italy

United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China

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List of Figures and Tables	ix
About the Authors	xi
1. Introduction	1
2. Theoretical Background	5
3. Research Question and Framework Development	33
4. Methodology	37
5. Analysis and Discussion	47
6. Theoretical, Managerial, and Policy Implications	65
7. Limitations and Future Research	75
Conclusion	77
Appendix	81
References	89

List of Figures and Tables

FIGURES
Fig. 1.	Risk Factors for MSEs.	10
Fig. 2.	A Crisis Management Model.	14
Fig. 3.	Stages for Creating a Marketing Activities Plan Within Crisis Management.	17
Fig. 4.	A Crisis Marketing Management Model.	18
Fig. 5.	Consumer Segments’ Behavioral Changes During the Crisis.	23
Fig. 6.	Hypothesized Conceptual Model.	35
Fig. 7.	Statistics of Ukrainian MSEs’ Activity During the First Months ofthe War in 2022.	38
Fig. 8.	Perils and Prospects of Ukrainian MSEs in 2022.	39
Fig. 9.	Structure of Coding Analysis.	47
Fig. 10.	Creation of Codes for the Analysis.	48
Fig. 11.	Tracking Codes in a “codebook” to Familiarize with theTranscripts.	48
Fig. 12.	Descriptive Coding Example.	49
Fig. 13.	In vivo Coding Example.	50
Fig. 14.	Process Coding Example.	51
Fig. 15.	Organization of Code Excerpts from the Interview.	51
Fig. 16.	Grouping Codes into Themes.	52
Fig. 17.	Revision and Merging of Codes.	53
Fig. 18.	MSEs To-Do-List of Actions During a Crisis.	73
Fig. 19.	MSEs Not-To-Do-List of Actions During a Crisis.	73
TABLES
Table 1.	The Role and Significance of Crises in Modern Economic Systems.	7
Table 2.	Key Differences Between Standard Management and Crisis Management.	13
Table 3.	Semi-Structured Questionnaire Protocol for Micropreneurs and Their Activity During and After the Crisis.	45
Table 4.	Codebook with Final Themes, Codes, and Details.	54
Table 5.	Directions and Implications for Business Model Digitalization.	67
Table 6.	Key Spheres of Entrepreneurial Knowledge TowardDigitalization.	70
Table 7.	Steps for Adjusting the Communication Strategy During Crisis.	72

About the Authors

Daria Holovko is an alumnus of the Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods at the University of Milan (Italy), where she successfully completed a Master’s Degree program specializing in the Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a focus on Digital Innovation. During her academic path, she made notable contributions to the field by publishing various scholarly articles focused on augmenting organizational efficiency, attaining competitive advantage, and ensuring economic stability within enterprises. Additionally, Daria actively participated in collaborative group projects, assuming the role of a consultant in areas such as business strategy development, digital marketing, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Upon completing her studies, Daria embarked on a professional journey in the consulting domain, joining the KPMG company in Milan as a business analyst.

Lamberto Zollo, PhD, is Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods - University of Milan (Italy), where he teaches Digital Marketing and Innovation. His main areas of research refer to SMEs’ new technologies adoption and digital transformation, as well as marketing and managerial decision-making processes in startups and organizations. He has served on editorial boards and has published articles in several international peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Business Research, Journal of Business Ethics, Business Strategy & the Environment, Journal of Managerial Psychology, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, International Journal of Production Research, International Journal of Advertising, and Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services.

Book Chapters

Prelims

1. Introduction

2. Theoretical Background

3. Research Question and Framework Development

4. Methodology

5. Analysis and Discussion

6. Theoretical, Managerial, and Policy Implications

7. Limitations and Future Research

Conclusion

Appendix: Relevant Interviewees' Responses to the Semi-Structured Protocol

References