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Managing open innovation: the roles of strategic orientation and dynamic capabilities, evidence from Ethiopian SMEs

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  • Aklilu Tukela Bekata
  • Chalchissa Amentie Kero

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The focus of this study was to assess empirically the effects of strategic orientation open innovation through dynamic capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A cross-sectional field survey quantitative approach was applied to collect primary data from the study area. Based on the empirical data of 321 SMEs operating in the study area, the study employed structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyze the data and research hypotheses in the proposed structural regression model. The SEM analysis found that open innovation is associated with small and medium enterprises’ higher-level strategic orientation. Finally, the results indicated that dynamic capabilities mediated the path between strategic orientation and open innovation. Moreover, the study indicated that strategic orientation creates value through the dynamic capabilities of the SMEs. Hence, the ability to sense, seize, and transform external ideas, knowledge, and information along with internal resources is vital to small and medium-sized enterprises success.

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  • Aklilu Tukela Bekata & Chalchissa Amentie Kero, 2025. "Managing open innovation: the roles of strategic orientation and dynamic capabilities, evidence from Ethiopian SMEs," Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(1), pages 177-206, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:riadxx:v:15:y:2025:i:1:p:177-206
    DOI: 10.1080/2157930X.2023.2286716
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