RT Journal Article
T1 An analytical study of structural equation modeling on organizational resilience and financial performance in Ecuadorian SMEs
A1 Juan Diego Ochoa Crespo, 
A1 Feria Domínguez, José Manuel
A1 Diego Marcelo Cordero Guzmán, 
K1 Structural equation modeling
K1 Financial performance analytics
K1 Employee commitment impact
K1 Organizational resilience
K1 Social capital influence
K1 SME resilience
AB Organizational resilience is vital for the sustainability of SMEs in emerging economies like Ecuador. This study proposes and validates a conceptual model integrating reactive and organizational-financial resilience to assess their impact on financial performance. Based on data from 333 SMEs, findings show that employee commitment, leadership, and social capital significantly drive reactive resilience, which serves as a precursor to broader resilience. Organizational resilience, in turn, strongly influences financial outcomes, confirming its strategic relevance in volatile contexts. Although information systems had a modest impact, cohesive human and social capital proved essential. Surprisingly, general business practices showed no significant effect on resilience, indicating the need for more focused strategies. This research bridges a literature gap by offering an evidence-based framework for SMEs, guiding managerial action and policy formulation.
PB Elsevier
YR 2025
FD 2025-06
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/23846
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/23846
LA en
NO Decision Analytics Journal, Volume 15, 2025
NO SEJ-141 Grupo de Investigación en finanzas empresariales y de mercado (GIFEM)
NO Departamento de Economía Financiera y Contabilidad, Universidad Pablo de Olavide de Sevilla
DS RIO
RD May 24, 2026