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Digitization strategy and innovation performance of microfinance institutions: mediating role of innovation capability

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  • Mekuanint Abera
  • Chetana Marvadi
  • Dilipkumar Suthar

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Purpose - This study aims to examine the mediating role of innovation capability in the relationship between digital transformation strategy and innovation performance of microfinance institutions in Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach - Survey data were collected from 12 microfinance institutions in Ethiopia through self-administered questionnaires. Statistical analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling with AMOS and SPSS. Covariance-based structural equation modeling was used to test the study hypotheses. Findings - Digital transformation strategy indicators such as (digitization vision, information technology integration, information technology agility and flexibility of information technology) directly affect innovation performance. The innovation capability mediates the relationship between digital transformation strategy indicator (information technology agility) and innovation performance. However, innovation capability does not have mediation effect in the relationship between digital transformation strategy remaining indicators (digitization vision, information technology flexibility and information technology integration) and innovation performance. Originality/value - The study affirmed the importance of dynamic capability theory and presents noteworthy conclusions applicable to managers, stakeholders, and policymakers. It illuminates how innovation capability serves as a crucial link between digital transformation strategies and innovation performance within microfinance institutions in Ethiopia. This research enhances the current understanding of innovation capability, digital transformation strategy and innovation performance in the literature.

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  • Mekuanint Abera & Chetana Marvadi & Dilipkumar Suthar, 2024. "Digitization strategy and innovation performance of microfinance institutions: mediating role of innovation capability," Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 21(2), pages 250-277, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jaocpp:jaoc-12-2023-0241
    DOI: 10.1108/JAOC-12-2023-0241
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    Keywords

    Digital transformation; Information technology; Innovation performance; Innovation capability; M15; M21; N27;
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    JEL classification:

    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics
    • N27 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - Africa; Oceania

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