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Digital Leadership in the Framework of Upper Echelon Theory, Impact on SMEs Competitive Advantage: The Role of Innovative Performance

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Innovation plays a crucial role in shaping business competitive advantage. However, there is still little research in the digital era explaining how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can produce innovative performance amidst rapid technological developments. This study suggests that digital leadership is essential in driving innovative performance to achieve a competitive advantage. Drawing on the upper-echelon theory, this research examines how digital leadership influences competitive advantage through innovative performance. The survey was distributed to owners or managers of SMEs across several industries in Indonesia. A total of 113 SMEs took part in the survey and were included in the data collection. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling with the AMOS software. The research findings confirm that digital leadership influences SMEs' competitive advantage through innovative performance. Cross-sectional research and a self-report questionnaire are utilized in this investigation. We then engage in a thorough discussion of the research's implications.

Source: Asia Pacific Management and Business Application

DOI: 10.21776/ub.apmba.2024.013.02.1

Authors: Rahmat Eka Putra, Alhapen Ruslin Chandra, Sepri Neswardi, Benny Chandra, Nurhayati Nurhayati

Institution: Politeknik Negeri Padang

Language: English

Topic: Employee Performance and Leadership

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $163