Management Skills in Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): a Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the level of knowledge generated by various authors on the managerial skills of SMEs between 2014 and 2024. Theoretical Framework: Managerial skills are very relevant for the strategic exercise of innovation and development in companies, where technical skills are not enough, and are composed of various knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors that a person requires to efficiently develop the responsibilities to lead a company (Leyva and Cavazos 2018; Leyva et al., 2017). Method: The research has a qualitative approach since the purpose is to present a general study on Managerial Skills in SMEs, aspects of scientific production are analyzed and evaluated, through research in the Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) databases. Results and Discussion: Managerial skills, management skills, human relations, such as business relations influence the leadership style of entrepreneurs, generating a positive and people-oriented impact to the extent that there are greater human and business interactions (Abdullah et al., 2023). Research Implications: The development of SME organizations today are involved in a fast-changing environment that requires strengthening managerial skills in order to achieve strategic business objectives effectively and efficiently. Originality/value: The research will contribute to a better understanding of business organizations and the importance of developing managerial skills, enhancing innovation, knowledge management and SME performance.