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Analysis of strategic behavior in micro and small technology–based firms in brazil

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  • Tiago Fernando Musetti

    (University of São Paulo, São Carlos School of Engineering)

  • Marcelo Seido Nagano

    (University of São Paulo, São Carlos School of Engineering)

  • Alceu Gomes Alves Filho

    (Federal University of São Carlos, Rod)

Abstract

This study aimed to identify some of the main characteristics of strategic behavior in micro and small technology–based firms in Brazil and consisted of two phases. The former involved a survey of 104 micro and small technology–based firms, with results obtained using multivariate statistical techniques. The latter involved five case studies, with information collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using the content analysis technique. The results indicated that micro and small technology–based firms operate in sectors with significant levels of dynamism and uncertainty and exhibit strategic behavior based on the adoption (or implementation) of competitive and innovation strategies, structuring of R&D departments, and R&D investments to meet customer needs. The influence of dynamic capabilities on the innovation process may enable micro and small technology–based firms operating in uncertain and dynamic sectors to sense external opportunities and seize and reconfigure organizational resources to exploit external opportunities for competitive advantages.

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  • Tiago Fernando Musetti & Marcelo Seido Nagano & Alceu Gomes Alves Filho, 2024. "Analysis of strategic behavior in micro and small technology–based firms in brazil," Journal of International Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 22(1), pages 62-93, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jinten:v:22:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s10843-023-00347-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10843-023-00347-0
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    Keywords

    Strategic behavior; Innovation strategy; R&D investments; Micro and small technology–based firms;
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    JEL classification:

    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • L25 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Performance
    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D

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