Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jamal M. Shamieh Author-X-Name-First: Jamal M. Author-X-Name-Last: Shamieh Title: Lessons learnt from stress events on SME's business continuity practices: survey evidence of recommendations for practitioners Abstract: Looking back at the negative impact of COVID-19 on businesses, this study aims to understand the kind of stress levels experienced within SMEs and how such businesses could bounce back from stressful times as well as a survey evidence of recommendations to improve. In order to get a comprehensive view of the small business context, the study uses a qualitative approach. The approach includes in-depth interviews with the businesses' owners and analysis of case studies collected from primary date for triangulation purposes. The findings show that some businesses already have essential strategies to handle stressful situations and thus can resume their operations, whether or not there are any specific patterns. However, many others do not have any strategies. This study provides practical implication for subject businesses to improve their capacity to deal with stressful occurrences by bringing in new ideas. Some specific lessons are built for business owners to enhance their business skills remotely. This research adds to knowledge by meticulously studying how such businesses react to stressful events and hence, improve their reactions. The unique knowledge that SMEs get from practical experiences is a way to make impactful decisions that add value to their businesses during hard times. Journal: Int. J. of Business Continuity and Risk Management Pages: 1-23 Issue: 1 Volume: 16 Year: 2026 Keywords: small and medium enterprises; SMEs; stress events; business continuity; resilience; lessons; adaptive strategies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152627 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbcrm:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:1-23 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Maddy Brinkley Author-X-Name-First: Maddy Author-X-Name-Last: Brinkley Author-Name: Marius Pretorius Author-X-Name-First: Marius Author-X-Name-Last: Pretorius Author-Name: Ingrid le Roux Author-X-Name-First: Ingrid le Author-X-Name-Last: Roux Title: Exploring distressed venture decision-making during turnarounds Abstract: Distressed decision-makers (business rescue practitioners or turnaround professionals) are confronted with multiple challenges to make the appropriate decisions at various stages of a distressed business event. Numerous variables may affect their decisions. Causal mapping was applied within a qualitative research design preceded by in-depth semi-structured interviews to create the priority matrix. Distressed decision makers do not have one specific decision-making process, and decision-making is largely situation dependent. The Companies Act, creditors, stakeholders, time, liability of data integrity, reasonable prospect, reputational risk, and experience were the most influential variables. Reasonable prospect judgement was found to govern the decision-making process. The distressed decision-making framework included awareness, causality, origin, severity, confidence, personal and external variables, and effectuation guiding decisions. Awareness and severity influence confidence to make decisions, as well as the personal and external variables, which are in turn influenced by causality and effectuation. Journal: Int. J. of Business Continuity and Risk Management Pages: 24-53 Issue: 1 Volume: 16 Year: 2026 Keywords: business rescue; turnaround management; distress; decision-making; reasonable prospect. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152628 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbcrm:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:24-53 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tej Singh Author-X-Name-First: Tej Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Meera Bamba Author-X-Name-First: Meera Author-X-Name-Last: Bamba Author-Name: Bharti Verma Author-X-Name-First: Bharti Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: Sustainability practices and corporate risk: a panel quantile regression analysis Abstract: This study investigated the impact of corporate sustainability performance, measured through CSR expenditure, on corporate risk. Analysing 1,566 (174 firms * 9 years) firm-year observations from 2016-2024 utilising OLS regression, the findings indicate that spending on CSR significantly reduces total risk for firms, although its impact on systematic risk is positive, yet not statistically significant. Quantile regression analysis demonstrates that CSR spending significantly reduces total risk at moderate quantiles; however, no notable effects are found at the lower and upper quantiles, which indicates that it effectively reduces the risk for firms with modest risk levels. On the other hand, systematic risk has a negligible effect, with asymmetrical influence across various quantiles. Overall, the study highlights that corporate sustainability initiatives are crucial in reducing firm-specific total risks, offering valuable insights for managers seeking to integrate sustainability into risk mitigation strategies. Journal: Int. J. of Business Continuity and Risk Management Pages: 54-69 Issue: 1 Volume: 16 Year: 2026 Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; panel regression; sustainability; systematic risk; Srisk; total risk; Trisk. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152629 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbcrm:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:54-69 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tin Htun Aung Author-X-Name-First: Tin Htun Author-X-Name-Last: Aung Title: Strategic risk prioritisation for financial continuity: applying FMEA to Myanmar's private banking sector Abstract: This study employs failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), a technique traditionally applied in engineering, to identify and prioritise financial risks in Myanmar's banking sector from 2018 to 2023. In an environment marked by political instability and economic volatility, six private banks were evaluated using key financial ratios and assigned risk priority numbers (RPNs). The research identifies and ranks critical failure points in profitability, leverage, and capital adequacy. By adapting FMEA to financial systems, this study offers and applies a structured, proactive approach to business continuity and resilience in emerging market banking. We provide practical guidance for risk mitigation under systemic uncertainty. Journal: Int. J. of Business Continuity and Risk Management Pages: 70-96 Issue: 1 Volume: 16 Year: 2026 Keywords: failure mode and effects analysis; FMEA; risk prioritization; risk priority number; RPN; bank stability; financial resilience; business continuity; emerging markets; financial ratios; operational resilience; Myanmar private banks; Myanmar. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152630 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbcrm:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:70-96 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nelson K. Tonui Author-X-Name-First: Nelson K. Author-X-Name-Last: Tonui Author-Name: Mubanga Mpundu Author-X-Name-First: Mubanga Author-X-Name-Last: Mpundu Title: Investigating the influence of leadership on operational resilience Abstract: This study examines the impact of leadership on operational resilience within the energy infrastructure industry. The study utilised mixed methods approach consisting of survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews conducted on purposively selected industry participants. The findings reveal that organisational leadership influence operational resilience in multiple ways including vision and mission strategy development, adoption and use of information technology systems and fostering a culture of resilience. In addition, the study showed that leadership is a fundamental organisational function that integrates various elements needed for an effective and efficient functioning of an organisation. This study showed effective communication, 360-degree thinking and adaptability as the main leadership qualities that promote operational resilience. It also identified organisational resources, information technology and organisational culture as the main components of an organisation's operational resilience strategy. The study identified gaps in lesson learning and information technology adoption processes and provided recommendations to address these gaps. Journal: Int. J. of Business Continuity and Risk Management Pages: 97-115 Issue: 1 Volume: 16 Year: 2026 Keywords: operational resilience; leadership; leadership qualities. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=152631 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbcrm:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:97-115