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The influence of digital transformation and implementation barriers on innovation in Brazilian micro, small, and medium enterprises

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the influence of digital transformation on innovation and the moderating role of barriers to digitalization in this relationship within Brazilian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The sample comprises 731 Brazilian MSMEs. The findings indicate that digital transformation, characterized by digitalization strategies and technology usage, has a positive and significant impact on innovation. Moreover, barriers to digitalization negatively and significantly affect the relationship between digital transformation and innovation, but this effect is observed only in medium-sized enterprises. This study contributes to strategic management practices by providing insights into the role of digital transformation in business innovation. Future research should investigate why barriers to digitalization do not consistently impact the relationship between digital transformation and innovation.

Source: Small Business International Review

DOI: 10.26784/sbir.v8i2.660

Authors: Edna Cassaro, Ieda Margarete Oro, Sérgio Begnini, Marcos Ricardo Rosa Georges

Institution: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas

Language: English

Topic: Digital Innovation in Industries

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404977426

FWCI: 3.547

Cites: 62

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10