The Impact of Social Information System Governance, Utilization and Capabilities on Absorptive Capacity and Innovation : A Case of Austrian SMEs
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Author
Limaj, Everist
Bernroider, Edward
Choudrie, Jyoti
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2299/17139
Abstract
The study aims to understand the influence of social information systems (SIS) on absorptive capacity (AC) and innovation in Austrian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For this purpose, a framework was developed and empirically tested using a nationwide, mixed-mode survey on a random sample of 138 SMEs of knowledge-intensive industries. The results show that the backbone of SIS utilization is SIS governance. SIS capabilities mediate the positive effects of SIS utilization on AC components, which build on each other and mediate the positive effects of SIS capabilities on innovation. Our findings provide a number of useful implications for research and industry.