Crisis Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

This book provides an in-depth introduction to crisis management and leadership in SMEs, as well as methods, approaches and cases against the background of different crises; external ones in particular. Featuring contributions from research and practice, this book covers a plethora of SMEs from different sectors to match the diverse nature of small business practice. The combination of a sound theoretical framework for small firm crisis management along with practical instruments/methods and cases, help to improve the organizational resilience of SMEs. The authors also guide the reader to resources beyond the book, including an online "e;Crisis Toolkit"e; comprised of material such as further publications, crisis management blueprints, guidelines, checklists, and company cases on crisis management-related issues.