| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this thesis is to examine the relationship of disruption orientation,
proactive risk management, industry competition, financial capital, and diversified
income stream on firm resilience in the context of the recent Covid-19 pandemic.
To accomplish this objective, we adopted a quantitative research methodology,
employing a carefully designed questionnaire that was completed by 163
participants across various industries affected by the pandemic. The questionnaire
was specifically designed to address the impact of the recent disruption caused by
the Covid-19 pandemic on organizations. This choice was motivated by the
disruptions recent occurrence and widespread impact across all industries. Our
findings reveal significant associations between firm resilience and three key
capabilities: disruption orientation, financial capital, and diversified income
stream. Despite examining the potential mediating role of proactive risk
management and the moderating influence of industry competition on the
relationship between disruption orientation and firm resilience, our study did not
yield a statistical significance supporting these hypotheses. Beyond contributing
to existing knowledge of firm resilience, our study also found that financial capital
and having a diversified income stream are capabilities that have a positive
association with firm resilience. Furthermore, this study identifies several areas
for future research aiming to deepen the understanding of capabilities associated
with firm resilience. Overall, this thesis sheds light on essential factors associated
with firm resilience and provides valuable insights for both scholars and
practitioners interested in enhancing organizational preparedness in the face of
disruptions | en_US |
