Linking Competitive Intelligence, Learning Orientation and Export Performance of SMEs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16910708 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ejikeme Emmanuel Isichei (0000-0002-3816-9958, Kwararafa University), Ike Nnia (University of Nigeria), Agbaeze Kalu Emmauel (University of Nigeria), Anthony Igwe (0000-0002-2905-8471, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Benjamin Ibe Chukwu (0000-0001-8619-9898, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Godwin Iyuwuna Dodd Peterside (University of Nigeria) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440231184979 |
| OpenAlex | W4382776489 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 74 |
The need to account for the direct and indirect influence of competitive intelligence and learning orientation on SMEs export performance given the poor export performance of SMEs in developing economies precipitated this study. This has become relevant in view of the need to ensure that SMEs remain an engine room for economic growth and development. Hence, we collected data from a sample set of 400 employees from SMEs that engage in export activities. Structural equation model (SEM) with the aid of AMOSv27, was used in analyzing the data. The study found that competitive intelligence affects export performance of SMEs. We also found that learning orientation has a positive link to SMEs’ export performance, and it mediates the relationship between competitive intelligence and export performance, though partially. Drawing insight from the resource-based view theory, we advanced competitive intelligence as a firm intangible resource that can affect export performance, even when channeled through learning orientation. Hence, manager’s ability to first gather and analyze reliable information about its firms’ readiness comparatively to that of their competitors and creating an enabling environment that supports information sharing and willingness to alter existing practices to replicate novel information from their competitive intelligence activities are fundamental in ensuring increased export performance
Business · Competitive advantage · Competitive Intelligence · Competitor analysis · Export performance · Industrial organization · Knowledge management · Resource-Based View · Structural equation modeling · Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence · Computer Science · Innovation and Knowledge Management · International Business and FDI · Psychology · Marketing
Resource-based theories of competitive advantage
Learning orientation, firm innovation capability, and firm performance
Normality Tests for Statistical Analysis
Cutoff criteria for fit indexes in covariance structure analysis
Common method biases in behavioral research
Evaluating Structural Equation Models with Unobservable Variables and Measurement Error
Power Analysis in Covariance Structure Modeling Using GFI and Agfi
Structural equation modeling in practice
A reciprocal and longitudinal investigation of the innovation process
Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling
| Highly cited | No |
|---|