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Table 7 Problems encountered in terms of staffing and leadership

From: Adverse impact of lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic on micro-small and medium enterprises (Indian handicraft sector): A study on highlighted exit strategies and important determinants

Category

f

%

Poor management skills and competencies

7

9.33

Move employees to work from home

18

24.00

Owner’s lack of technical knowledge and use to face-to-face interaction

15

20.00

Reduction in leisure/break time of employees

4

5.33

Employees change the number of caring duties

1

1.33

Employees were faced with a dramatic increase in workload and job strain

7

9.33

Employees experience mental health problems because of the crisis

11

14.67

Employee’s fear of losing a job

11

14.67

Others

1

1.33

Total

75

100.00

  1. Sources: Table compiled by author