Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.17818/EMIP/2025/28
ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR AND STRATEGIC GOALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS
Jarmila Duháček Šebestová
orcid.org/0000-0002-7493-0759
; Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, School of Business Administration in Karviná, Department of Business Economics and Management
*
Petra Krejčí
; Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, School of Business Administration in Karviná, Department of Business Economics and Management
Joanna Małecka
orcid.org/0000-0002-5017-0417
; Poznan University of Technology, Poland, Faculty of Engineering Management
* Corresponding author.
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.
Keywords
business behaviour; crisis; future goals; business experience
Hrčak ID:
339793
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Publication date:
25.11.2025.
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