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Entrepreneurial Behaviour And Strategic Goals In Crisis Situations

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  • Jarmila Duhacek Sebestova

    (Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, School of Business Administration in Karvina, Department of Business Economics and Management)

  • Petra Krejci

    (Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, School of Business Administration in Karvina, Department of Business Economics and Management)

  • Joanna Małecka

    (Poznan University of Technology, Poland, Faculty of Engineering Management)

Abstract

The present study investigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on entrepreneurial behaviour and strategic objectives within the Czech Republic. It specifically examines how entrepreneurs responded to the crisis and identifies key factors that influenced their decision-making processes. While some entrepreneurs demonstrated adaptability by modifying their business practices, others depended primarily on public support mechanisms without implementing substantial changes. The findings underscore the critical importance of clearly defined objectives and robust crisis preparedness in ensuring business continuity. The analysis reveals that both the legal structure of the enterprise and the entrepreneur’s prior experience significantly affect the nature and effectiveness of crisis responses. Notably, businesses that adopted proactive strategies tended to achieve more favourable outcomes. Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity of having well-considered exit strategies and the capacity for adaptability when confronting unforeseen challenges. It offers valuable insights for managers across Central Europe, particularly in navigating crises and formulating strategic decisions that support long-term business sustainability. The research also suggests that entrepreneurial experience plays a pivotal role in the formulation of strategic objectives and that learning from the practices of successful firms can enhance the quality of decision-making.

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  • Jarmila Duhacek Sebestova & Petra Krejci & Joanna Małecka, 2025. "Entrepreneurial Behaviour And Strategic Goals In Crisis Situations," Economic Thought and Practice, Department of Economics and Business, University of Dubrovnik, vol. 34(2), pages 463-481, november.
  • Handle: RePEc:avo:emipdu:v:34:y:2025:i:2:p:463-481
    DOI: 10.17818/EMIP/2025/28
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    JEL classification:

    • L21 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Business Objectives of the Firm
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • D22 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Firm Behavior: Empirical Analysis
    • H12 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Crisis Management

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