Impact Dynamic Capabilities on Organizational Resilience of SMEs in Egypt

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between dynamic capabilities and organizational resilience of SMEs in Egyptian market. The dynamic capability was classified to sensing, seizing and reconfiguration, while organizational resilience was classified to readiness, response and recovery. Cross-sectional survey research was designed to collect data for analysis. Using online questionnaires data was collected from SMEs working in different industries, with a sample of 100 responder. The data was analyzed using Structure Equation Modeling in AMOS 26 for statistical analysis. The results of the analysis confirmed that dynamic capabilities are positively correlated with the measures of organizational resilience. This study proved that dynamic capabilities in terms of sensing, seizing and reconfiguration, positively impact organizational resilience in terms of readiness, response and recovery. SMEs have to develop their seizing and reconfiguration capabilities, if they are seeking to improve their resource allocation and strategic planning. It was recommended to perform similar studies but on specific industrial area. Also, a similar study can be executed for certain market turbulence period pre-disruption, during and post.