IJFBP International Journal of Family Business Practices
Vol 5, No 2 (2022)

ANSWERING TO THE CALLS OF DIGITIZATION: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL AGILITY

Tuti Asmala (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Bandung)
Ahmad Johan (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Bandung)
M Dana Prihadi (Poltekkes YBA)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2022

Abstract

Introduction/Main Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating role of entrepreneurial agility in the relationship between digital platform capability and business model innovation adoption, while also considering the moderating role of technology opportunism and environmental dynamism. Background Problems: Digitization currently influences every aspect of individual, including the way they carry out business. Therefore, it is important to understand the way firms respond to this condition while conducting their business. Novelty: This study addresses how the business model innovation adoption can be more advanced and supported by digital platform capability by considering various conditions to deal with changes in technology and the environment, including entrepreneurial agility, environmental dynamism, and technology opportunism. Research Methods: This study is carried out using quantitative approach by distributing questionnaire to the owners or managers of creative MSMEs in Bandung, West Java. The respondents are chosen using purposive sampling method, with the number of samples of 120 respondents. The data is then analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS 3.0. Finding/Results: Digital platform capability has a positive influence on entrepreneurial agility, which has a positive influence on business model innovation adoption. Entrepreneurial agility mediates the relationship between digital platform capability on business model innovation adoption, and this relationship is moderated by technology opportunism and environmental dynamism. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of digital platform capability for firms, as it can lead them to have entrepreneurial agility, and ultimately carry out business model innovation adoption.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJFBP

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The International Journal of Family Business Practices (IJFBP) is open access and biannual double-blind peer-reviewed journal. Numerous family enterprises are based around the legend of an entrepreneurial founder who has stood firm in the face of difficulties. The IJFBP widens the scope to look ...