Sustaining small businesses in the United States in times of recession

Sameer Prasad, Jasmine Tata and Xuguang Guo

Journal of Advances in Management Research, 2012, vol. 9, issue 1, 8-28

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this research is to examine how social capital derived through supply chain networks can help small businesses survive in times of a recession. Design/methodology/approach - A theoretical framework with the respective propositions is developed, based upon an extensive literature review and a synthesis of evidence from the recent recession in the USA. Findings - Small businesses need to invest in creating structural, relational and social capital prior to a recession in order to protect themselves from the additional uncertainty. Small businesses can develop social capital relatively easily and inexpensively through their supply chains. Originality/value - This is the first study that directly investigates relationships among small businesses, social capital, supply chain, and recession. The findings should have a broad effect for countless communities throughout the USA as they depend on small businesses to be drivers of employment and state and local taxes.

Keywords: Small business; Social capital; Supply chain; Recession; United States of America; Supply chain management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1108/09727981211225626

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