SMEs in the Czech Republic and Their Practices in Implementing Change – Qualitative Analysis Using Structured Interviews

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.36689/uhk/hed/2025-01-008" target="_blank" >10.36689/uhk/hed/2025-01-008</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

SMEs in the Czech Republic and Their Practices in Implementing Change – Qualitative Analysis Using Structured Interviews

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This paper focuses on change management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Czech Republic, in particular on the implementation of technological innovations related to Industry 4.0. The qualitative research involved structured interviews with ten representatives of SMEs from different sectors and sizes. The results revealed that the approach to change management is influenced by the size of the enterprise: mediumsized enterprises use project management, while smaller enterprises often apply ad-hoc approaches. Employee resistance, costs and technical barriers are key barriers. The study highlights the importance of communication, employee involvement and pilot testing in implementing change. Based on the findings, a seven-phase strategic framework was developed that includes status analysis, communication, employee engagement, visioning, pilot testing, implementation support, and anchoring change. This approach enables effective change management and supports the long-term competitiveness of SMEs.

Název v anglickém jazyce

SMEs in the Czech Republic and Their Practices in Implementing Change – Qualitative Analysis Using Structured Interviews

Popis výsledku anglicky

This paper focuses on change management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Czech Republic, in particular on the implementation of technological innovations related to Industry 4.0. The qualitative research involved structured interviews with ten representatives of SMEs from different sectors and sizes. The results revealed that the approach to change management is influenced by the size of the enterprise: mediumsized enterprises use project management, while smaller enterprises often apply ad-hoc approaches. Employee resistance, costs and technical barriers are key barriers. The study highlights the importance of communication, employee involvement and pilot testing in implementing change. Based on the findings, a seven-phase strategic framework was developed that includes status analysis, communication, employee engagement, visioning, pilot testing, implementation support, and anchoring change. This approach enables effective change management and supports the long-term competitiveness of SMEs.

Druh

D - Stať ve sborníku

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50204 - Business and management

Projekt

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Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název statě ve sborníku

11.4.2025

ISBN

978-80-7435-945-3

ISSN

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e-ISSN

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Počet stran výsledku

14

Strana od-do

89-102

Název nakladatele

University of Hradec Králové

Místo vydání

Hradec Králové

Místo konání akce

Hradec Králové

Datum konání akce

10. 4. 2025

Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti

WRD - Celosvětová akce

Kód UT WoS článku

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