Duarte Alonso, A, Kok, SK and O'Brien, S (2020) Brexit, the wine sector and organisational resilience: an exploratory study of Spanish Wineries. Review of International Business and Strategy. ISSN 2059-6014

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of winery owners/managers concerning the impacts of Brexit on the Spanish wine sector and propose a theoretical framework based on the extant organisational resilience literature to facilitate an understanding of this concept. The framework facilitates understanding of this concept through the perspective of winery operators. Design/methodology/approach: Attendance at a large Spanish wine fair in 2017 allowed for brief face-to-face interviews with owners and export managers of 156 predominantly micro and small Spanish wineries. The data were analysed through qualitative content analysis. Findings: Despite the general sense of uncertainty and negative perceptions regarding the outcomes of Brexit, the interviews revealed various forms of resilient responses, including ongoing efforts seeking to broaden the scope for exports into new, niche markets alongside more traditional ones. These findings have important implications for businesses engaged in international business, particularly in the wine industry, where the potential challenges resulting from a major political decision can exacerbate existing issues of competition. Originality/value: From a practical perspective, this study examines an emerging issue with potential consequences for international business. From a theoretical point of view, the proposed framework provides a baseline to illuminate the understanding of the links and stages following turbulence within organisations. Notably, the activation of responses emphasises the importance of developing a resilient organisational culture, as well as developing internal and enabling factors and bundles of resources that help create firm capabilities. © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Item Type:	Article
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Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business > HF5410 Marketing. Distribution of Products
Divisions:	Business & Management (from Sep 19)
Publisher:	Emerald
Date Deposited:	03 Aug 2020 09:22
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2021 06:54
DOI or ID number:	10.1108/RIBS-09-2019-0128
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/13375

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