Business vulnerability diagnosis: an integrative review

In Brazil, SEBRAE reported that a record number of new businesses were created in 2021, with over 3.9 million companies. However, data from Revista Exame shows third Brazilian companies close before two years operation. Entrepreneurial Diagnosis done by business consultants contributes to overcoming this problem, as it helps consolidate and recover enterprises vulnerability. Therefore, article conducted systematic review the integrative type investigate possibility anticipating diagnosis The followed methodological criteria determined Whitemore Knafl (2005) improved Botelho, Cunha, Macedo (2011). keywords “Diagnosis,” “Vulnerability,” “Business,” “Anticipation,” “Forecast” used on Scopus Web Science databases papers last 10 considered. A total 44,650 manuscripts documents underwent several filters until reaching 16 articles, which read full compose review. extraction, articles categorized according performed, technologies, samples, size. As result, we present synthesis knowledge about corporate vulnerability, discussion impact predicting failures for companies, government, society, constructs could be built We believe study will contribute maturing theme academically market, optimizing diagnostic consultancy processes offering rewards productive sector.