Buwule, Robert Stalone and Kuo, Tony (2025) Enhancing R&D in Taiwanese Small and Medium Enterprises: an Analysis of Post Covid-19 Business Survival Strategies. International Journal of Management Studies (IJMS), 32 (1). pp. 61-82. ISSN 2180-2467

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite numerous setbacks, some SMEs demonstrated resilience by adopting innovative survival strategies, including investment in research and development (R&D). This study investigates the extent of R&D investment among selected SMEs in Taiwan and its role in their survival during the pandemic. Using a mixed methods approach, data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires, with participants representing various SME categories until saturation was achieved. SME proprietors provided insights on how R&D investments contributed to their resilience. The findings indicate that 73.3% of respondents invested directly in R&D and 54.3% reported that R&D investments positively impacted their business survival during the pandemic. The study recommends that SMEs enhance their R&D capabilities by developing staff skills and allocating specific funds for R&D in their budgets to better withstand future disruptions

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Research & development, small and medium enterprises, research & innovation, COVID-19
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	College of Business
Depositing User:	Mdm. Rozana Zakaria
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2025 14:02
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2025 14:02
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/32503

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