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Management of Operational Risk in the Context of Financial Performance Of SMEs

Version 1 : Received: 15 June 2023 / Approved: 16 June 2023 / Online: 16 June 2023 (11:00:57 CEST)

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Hudáková, M.; Kardoš, P.; Dvorský, J.; Afful, C.R.; Kloudova, J. Management of Operational Risk in the Context of Financial Performance of SMEs. Systems 2023, 11, 408. Hudáková, M.; Kardoš, P.; Dvorský, J.; Afful, C.R.; Kloudova, J. Management of Operational Risk in the Context of Financial Performance of SMEs. Systems 2023, 11, 408.

Abstract

Owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have changed their perspective on risk management due to the current global negative threats in the business environment. If they want to be successful and ensure the financial performance of their business, they must accept a proactive approach to reducing strategic risks in connection with operational risks. The aim of the article is to identify and quantify the differences in operational risk management and its effect on the financial management of SMEs between four Central European countries. The statistical sample of SMEs consisted of 1,090 owners and top managers. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire in the period December 2022-January 2023. Statistical hypotheses were evaluated with the application of correlation analysis and linear regression modelling. Empirical findings have confirmed that operational risk management has a significant positive impact on improving the profitability of the enterprise; on reducing the enterprise's indebtedness as well as in the context of reducing the enterprise's inability to pay its obligations. However, there are disparities in the perception of this influence between owners/managers with regard to the country in which they carry out their business activities. The findings are important for both national and multinational organizations and entities dealing with risk management in the business environment of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Keywords

financial performance; management; operational risk; SMEs; Visegrad group countries

Subject

Business, Economics and Management, Business and Management

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