The objective of this research is to analyze the factors that influence the profitability of Micro and Small Enterprises in Peru, in the face of the problems derived from Covid-19, with the purpose of contributing to the literature on the study of business behavior during crises, from the perspective of the contingency theory. In order to carry out the research, a quantitative study was carried out with a sample of 291 companies in the commercial and service sector in Lima, Peru. The results of the logistic regression analysis show that only two groups of variables were significant: environment and size, while the group of variables that influence technology was not significant in generating the profitability of the company.

The food sector has been one of the most affected economic areas due to the restrictions that were put in place to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 during the pandemic. The purpose of this body of research was to determine the factors that affected the profitability of Chilean small and medium-sized companies in the food sector, from a contingency perspective and from the standpoint of resources and capability. To do this, quantitative research was conducted with a sample of 59 companies. The results of the logistic regression analysis indicated that when firms made three or fewer workers redundant, the probability that their performance would improve or remain the same rose by 422%. On the other hand, for each additional decision the firm made, this likelihood fell by 51%. Technology and size were not relevant for these types of companies.