Economic, institutional, and organizational factors associated with business productivity and competitiveness on an international scale: a scoping review

Authors

  • Francisco Noriega González Universidad César Vallejo, Lima, Perú.
  • Sebastian Francisco Noriega Ochavano Universidad César Vallejo, Lima, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32826/reyf.v4i11.421

Keywords:

business competitiveness, economic factors, institutional factors, organizational factors, business productivity

Abstract

This study examines the economic, institutional, and organizational factors associated with firm-level productivity and competitiveness internationally. The review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, covering studies published between 1998 and 2024. The process involved a rigorous selection of empirical works relevant to the study's objective. Searches were performed in the Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and SciELO databases using terms such as "business productivity," "business competitiveness," "economic factors," "institutional factors," "organizational factors," "innovation," "competition," "regulation," and "business management," along with their English-language combinations. The results demonstrate that resource misallocation, financial constraints, informal labor, market regulation, management practices, and barriers to technology adoption significantly affect firm performance. In conclusion, strengthening both business productivity and competitiveness requires the implementation of comprehensive policies aimed at improving the institutional environment, facilitating access to finance, encouraging innovation, strengthening organizational capabilities, and fostering efficient competitive conditions.

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2026-10-19

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Vol. 4 No. 11 (2026): Revista de economía y finanzas (May - August 2026)

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