The effect of digital knowledge sharing capabilities, digital platform and digital business on business model innovation and internationalization of knowledge-based enterprises

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1 Associate Prof., Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Ph.D. of business policy, Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 MA in Business Administration, Faculty of Management, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of digital knowledge sharing capability (DKC), digital platform capability (DPC) and digital business capability (DBC) on internationalization (INT) by explaining the mediating role of business model innovation (BMI). From the point of view of the target audience, this study is applied research, and its nature and method is descriptive-survey. The statistical population was 4400 small and medium knowledge-based Enterprises in Tehran province. The sample size was determined by using the Kerchsi-Morgan table of 351 people. Data were collected by random sampling method, and using a standard 33-question questionnaire with online survey. Data analyzes were performed in descriptive statistics and inferential statistics with SPSS 26 and Smart PLS 3, respectively. All hypotheses except the effect of DKC on INT were confirmed at the 99% confidence level. These findings theoretically contribute to research on the effects of various types of digital capabilities in SMEs, and enrich the literature in this field. It also provides important management concepts for policymakers, especially managers of SMEs, to help these companies implement digital strategies and enter cross-border markets.

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  • Receive Date: 13 July 1402
  • Revise Date: 25 August 1402
  • Accept Date: 29 August 1402

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