The effect of digital transformation and innovation on SMEs’ performance in times of COVID-19
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DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.21(4).2023.07
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This study examines the impact of digital capabilities and digital orientation on the digital transformation and digital innovation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this study assesses how the role of digital transformation and digital innovation mediates the relationship between digital capabilities, digital orientation, and SME performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a sample of 247 SMEs managers, data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling with a partial least square approach. The findings demonstrate the significant and positive influence of digital capability and orientation on SMEs’ digital transformation and innovation during the pandemic. Additionally, the study confirms that digital transformation and innovation positively affect SMEs’ performance during the pandemic. Furthermore, the study reveals that digital transformation and innovation mediate the relationship between digital orientation and capability on SMEs’ performance during the pandemic. However, digital innovation was not found to significantly mediate the link between digital capability and SMEs’ performance.
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JEL Classification (Paper profile tab)L21, L25, O32, O36, I18
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References78
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- Figure 1. Structural equation model
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- Table 1. Measurement items
- Table 2. Sample demographics
- Table 3. Validity and reliability result
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- Table 5. Description of path coefficients
- Table 6. Summary of mediation effects
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