Capability Theory Research Articles

Exploring Innovation Capabilities in Organizations through a Scientometric Approach in the Context of Manufacturing Industry

Over the last four decades, innovation capability has been studied to examine the innovation phenomenon based on the specific characteristics of organizations and systems under the theory of resources and capabilities. However, "capability" has diverse applications, and its correlation with innovation remains unclear. This study aims to clarify the definition of "innovation capability" in the context of the manufacturing industry and to comprehend how researchers presently investigate this concept. In order to meet this, an exhaustive search was conducted in the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, covering the period from 2018 to 2023. The selection of documents for analysis was determined by applying the scientometric method. The authors of this research identified 462 documents, and the bibliometric analysis, conducted using VOS viewer and Bibliometrix tools, revealed four main thematic areas within the research domain: sustainability, business performance, technology transfer, and knowledge management. As a result, this study identified the seminal authors of the concept. It provided a precise definition of "innovation capability", highlighting the significant interest that this research topic arouses in current academic literature.

Impact of Digital Transformation on Strategic Marketing Practices in Germany

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the impact of digital transformation on strategic marketing practices in Germany. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The impact of digital transformation on strategic marketing practices in Germany has been profound and multifaceted, driving significant changes in how businesses engage with their customers and operate in the market. The adoption of advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and social media platforms has enabled companies to develop more personalized, efficient, and data-driven marketing strategies. This transformation has facilitated improved customer targeting, enhanced engagement, and greater insights into consumer behavior, leading to more effective and responsive marketing campaigns. Moreover, digital transformation has encouraged a shift from traditional marketing methods to innovative, omnichannel approaches, allowing German businesses to reach a broader audience and provide a seamless customer experience. The integration of digital tools has also streamlined marketing operations, reduced costs, and increased the agility and adaptability of marketing teams in responding to market changes and consumer demands. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Resource-Based View Theory, Diffusion of Innovations Theory & Dynamic Capability Theory may be used to anchor future studies on Impact of Digital Transformation on Strategic Marketing Practices in Germany. Organizations are encouraged to invest in continuous learning and development programs aimed at enhancing digital marketing capabilities among employees. This entails providing training, workshops, and access to resources that enable marketers to stay abreast of the latest digital trends, tools, and techniques. There is a need to advocate for the development of policies and regulations that foster innovation, competition, and consumer protection in digital marketing environments. This involves engaging policymakers and stakeholders to create an enabling regulatory framework that encourages digital innovation while addressing concerns related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical marketing practices.

The Impact of Digital Transformation on Organizational Performance in Japan

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of digital transformation on organizational performance in Japan. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Transformative impact of digital transformation on organizational performance in Japan. Key findings reveal significant improvements in efficiency and productivity through automation and AI integration, alongside enhanced customer experiences through personalized digital interactions. Innovation has been accelerated by technologies like IoT and big data analytics, enabling agile responses to market demands. Despite these advancements, challenges such as legacy system integration and cybersecurity threats persist, requiring proactive leadership and workforce upskilling. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Resource-based view (RBV), dynamic capabilities theory& technology acceptance model (TAM) may be used to anchor future studies on the digital transformation on organizational performance in Japan. Organizations should develop comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps that align with their strategic goals and operational needs. Policymakers should collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop flexible regulatory frameworks that promote innovation while safeguarding data privacy and security.

RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE OF BIG DATA ANALYTICS CAPABILITY ON AMBIDEXTROUS INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES

This paper, based on the perspectives of dynamic capabilities theory, constructs a theoretical model to explore the mechanisms by which big data analytics capabilities influence ambidextrous innovation in manufacturing enterprises. We conducted a survey among mid- to senior-level managers of manufacturing firms in the Yangtze River Delta region of China to empirically test this model, yielding 586 valid samples. We analyzed the questionnaire data using PLS-SEM. The research results show that big data analytics capabilities have a significant positive impact on ambidextrous innovation in manufacturing firms. Additionally, resource bricolage plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between big data analytics capabilities and ambidextrous innovation. These findings provide theoretical guidance for manufacturing enterprises to promote ambidextrous innovation through the development of big data analytics capabilities.

Assessment of Knowledge Management Strategies on Performance of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

The study determined the influence of knowledge management strategies on the performance of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. The study objectives were to determine how knowledge acquisition, storage, expertise (Technology) and accessibility influence the performance of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. The study was guided by Resource-Based View (RBV), Knowledge-Based View (KBV), Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT) and Social Exchange Theory (SET). Since the study involved gathering of quantitative and qualitative data, it adopted mixed method approach. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, this was due to the prediction of knowledge management strategies and the performance Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, in the analysis of different trends, and the formulation of hypotheses that directs future actions. The target population was 168 employees from the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. The researcher sampled 118 respondents using Yamane formula (2007) formula, by doing so, the chance of bias in participant selection was reduced and the sample was guaranteed to be representative of the whole population.Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of means, percentages, and frequencies with help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences v25 (SPSS V25) software. Results were displayed in form of pie chart and tables from which inferences and conclusions were drawn. The findings of the study revealed that knowledge sharing had the most significant influence on the performance of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute while knowledge acquisition had the least influence on performance of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute. The research finally concluded that knowledge management strategies had a significant effect on the performance of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.

Mitigate cross-market competition caused by the risk of uncertainty and improve firm performance through business intelligence

In the face of various risks and uncertainties including political instability, technological advancements, and natural disasters, businesses involved in cross-market activities are encountering a more competitive environment. This study investigates the relationship between competitive intensity, business intelligence, internal process efficiency, and the performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in China. By incorporating the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework and Dynamic Capabilities Theory, a research model is developed to demonstrate that competitive intensity improves firms’ performance through the utilization of business intelligence capabilities and internal process efficiency. Through the use of a structural equation model, data collected from 15 industrial parks in Henan province, China, involving 429 participants, was analyzed. The findings show a positive correlation between competitive intensity and business intelligence sensing capability (both internal and external). The impact of business intelligence sensing capability on the performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises is shown to be mediated through internal process efficiency. Our study reveals the mediating roles of business intelligence capability and internal process efficiency in improving organizational performance among Chinese small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. This research not only fills gaps in business intelligence research from a management perspective but also contributes to the literature on the interactions among competitive intensity, business intelligence, internal processes, and organizational performance. It also sheds light on the relationship between competitive intensity and organizational performance, offering insights for companies involved in cross-market activities. By highlighting the importance of business intelligence capabilities in adapting to environmental influences, this study offers practical guidance for enterprise digital transformation efforts.

How digital transformation enhances corporate innovation performance: The mediating roles of big data capabilities and organizational agility

Digital transformation has emerged as a key driver of high-quality enterprise development and an essential tool in forging an innovation-driven paradigm.Existing studies fail to delve into the specific mechanisms of their impact on firms' innovation performance, and views on their impact are divergent. Some studies suggest that digital transformation can enhance innovation performance, while others point out that it may have negative impacts, and cannot clearly answer how big data capabilities and organisational agility play a role in the digital transformation process. Therefore, based on dynamic capability theory and systems engineering theory, this study adopts the logical framework of "strategy-behaviour-performance" to systematically explore the process of digital transformation that enhances firms' innovation performance through the enhancement of big data capability and organisational agility. By empirically analysing the survey data of 476 manufacturing enterprises in China, the study reveals the chain-mediated effects of big data capability and organisational agility, and confirms the key roles of both in the transformation process. The findings suggest that digital transformation significantly improves firms' innovation performance, and that the dual mediating effects of big data capability and organisational agility are important links in its influencing mechanism. These findings not only provide empirical support for the theoretical model of digital transformation, but also provide practical guidance for enterprises to formulate strategies and optimise resource allocation in the digital era. We suggest that enterprises should strengthen the cultivation of big data capabilities and organisational agility while promoting digital transformation to better adapt to and lead market changes.

The Interplay of Corporate Social Responsibility, Innovation Capability, Organizational Learning, and Sustainable Value Creation: Does Stakeholder Engagement Matter?

At the crossroads of innovation and responsibility, our study delves into CSR’s pivotal role in steering organizations toward sustainable value creation. Combining the frameworks of stakeholder theory, the resource-based view, and dynamic capabilities theory, this study examines the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in enhancing sustainable value creation (SVC), with a keen focus on how organizational learning (OL) and innovation capability (IC) mediate this relationship and the degree to which stakeholder engagement (SE) moderates the impact of CSR on OL, IC, and SVC. Using a quantitative research approach, 416 managers in the Turkish manufacturing sector (e.g., textiles, building materials, and food processing firms) were surveyed using electronic and physical questionnaires. To test the research model, AMOS 24 was employed. The results confirmed that CSR positively influences SVC, OL, and IC; OL and IC positively influence SVC; OL and IC partially mediate the relationship between CSR and SVC. Likewise, the findings suggest that stakeholder engagement (SE) plays a moderate role in strengthening the relationship between CSR and organizational learning (OL), CSR and innovation capability (IC), and CSR and sustainable value creation (SVC), with increased SE enhancing the positive effect of CSR on OL, IC, and SVC. This study explains the complex ways that CSR enhances SVC, focusing on OL and IC’s mediating roles and SE’s moderating effects. It offers manufacturing sectors in Turkey useful information for promoting sustainability and innovation.

DIGITAL LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVE PERFORMANCE IN TOURISM AND HOTEL ENTERPRISES: LEVERAGING STRATEGIC AGILITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING CULTURE

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of digital leadership (DL) on creative performance (CP) by investigating the mediating roles of strategic agility (SA) and organizational learning culture (OLC) in tourism and hospitality industry. The study analyzed 320 responses from middle-level management at five-star hotels and category-A travel agencies in Egypt using the PLS-SEM technique and WarpPLS statistical software 7.0. Findings reveal that digital leadership positively affects creative performance, strategic agility, and organizational learning culture. In addition, CP is positively affected by SA and OLC. Moreover, findings confirm the mediation effects of strategic agility and organizational learning culture in the DL→CP relationship. The study provides practical insights for tourism and hospitality enterprises using Dynamic Capabilities Theory to enhance performance and agility in the digital age.

An investigation of the impact of intellectual capital on entrepreneurial performance: A moderated mediation analysis on global firms

The stability of multinational corporations is under threat due to the intensifying turbulence of global competition, which prevents intellectual capital from actively promoting performance. To meet the challenges brought by diverse and tumultuous environmental contexts, multinationals urgently need to develop new approaches that will resolve risks at headquarters and mitigate the adverse effects of the crisis on cross-border business operations. Building on the resource-based theory and dynamic capabilities theory, this research aims to seek possible solutions that would optimize the structure of intellectual capital in various subsidiary regions so as to maximize their effectiveness in sustaining parent company performance in the presence of turmoil. Taking listed multinational corporations (MNCs) as the research subject, this paper explored the impact of intellectual capital of foreign subsidiaries on their parent company performance through the mediating and moderating dynamics of slack resources and institutional distance respectively. Furthermore, we explored the above mechanism by comparing a developed-economy MNC and a developing-economy MNC contexts. Through investigating a dataset of 1237 listed foreign subsidiaries during the period 2012 to 2021, we found that foreign subsidiaries' intellectual capital behaved in largely different mechanisms comparing developed and developing economies such that, subsidiaries' intellectual capital in developed economies was found to be contributing to parent company performance, whereas, subsidiaries' intellectual capital in developing economies fail to play a positive role on parent company performance. Meanwhile, the results showed that, absorbed slack played an indirect-only mediating role on the relationship between subsidiaries' intellectual capital and parent company performance in developing countries, and unabsorbed slack resources played a competitive mediating role for the full sample. Whereas, institutional distance fails to play moderate role in the effect of foreign subsidiaries' intellectual capital on parent company performance. Our study has implications for MNCs in the post-COVID era. It can help them minimize external threat and develop strategies and measures to maximize the structure of intellectual capital in different host locations, thereby enhancing their multinational performance.

Digital Leadership and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Leveraging Green Absorptive Capability and Eco-Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality Businesses

This study explores the influence of digital leadership (DL) on sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in tourism and hospitality businesses, focusing on green absorptive capability (GAC) and eco-innovation (EI) as mediators. This study focused on middle-line management in travel agencies and hotels in Saudi Arabia. A total of 323 valid responses were collected and analyzed using WarpPLS 7.0, a PLS-SEM analysis tool. DL positively affected SCA, GAC, and EI. In addition, SCA was positively impacted by GAC and EI. Furthermore, this study found that GAC and EI significantly mediated the DL→SCA relationship. This study enhances the Dynamic Capabilities Theory, offering valuable insights for tourism and hospitality managers to utilize digital strategies and environmental initiatives for eco-conscious market competitiveness.

Seizing Capabilities and Performance of Supermarkets in Kenya

In Kenya the supermarkets provide market access for the manufacturers’ and small and medium enterprises’ products. In the recent past renowned supermarket brands such as Nakumatt, Tuskys, Choppies and Uchumi have collapsed due to underperformance. This paper examines the influence of seizing capabilities on the performance of supermarkets in Kenyan cities. The study was anchored on the dynamic capability theory (DCT). The study was grounded on positivism research philosophy and adopted crossectional descriptive research design. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from 629 licensed supermarkets. A sample size of 304 respondents from a population of 1258 senior managers was used. Stratified random sampling method was used to select the sample size in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics which included correlation and regression are the statistical tools that were used to analyse the data. Statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) software version 28 was utilized to explore the data. The findings demonstrated that seizing capabilities have a statistically significance (β = 0.511, t = 12.501, p < 0.05) influence on the performance of supermarkets in the Kenyan cities. The study demonstrated that it is vital for supermarkets’ management to consciously design business models and allocate resources that can facilitate the optimal exploitation of new business opportunities to add value to the supermarkets. The management should develop a resource mobilization strategy to fund long term projects that are aimed at seizing opportunities that will improve supermarket’s survival and performance.

Perfect couple or toxic relationship? A meta‐analysis of the effects and interplays of lean and agile strategies to improve performance

AbstractBoth lean and agile practices have emerged as dominant organizational strategies to improve supply chain and firm performance. In addition, combinations of lean and agile, so‐called leagile practices, have developed. Most extant studies have tested the effects of specific subsets of lean, agile, or leagile practices on performance. This study proposes a comprehensive framework to investigate the complementary versus mutually exclusive performance gains of lean, agile, and leagile practices and their combinations. We review the literature and conduct a meta‐analysis of 127 empirical studies, yielding a total of 969 effect sizes across 30,741 firms. Our results indicate support for the positive link between lean, leagile, and agile practices and firm performance. Further analyses provide support for some aspects of cumulative capability theory, while others support aspects of trade‐off theory. We thereby enlighten the discourse about the cumulative and comparative effects of lean, leagile, and agile leveraging our comprehensive framework of practices. Specifically, our contribution identifies practice combinations that can be considered more valuable performance enhancers than others. Furthermore, our research guides managers on aligning and adapting lean, leagile, and agile practices with their firms' strategic priorities and performance goals. Finally, we showcase areas that require additional empirical investigation.

Key antecedents and consequences of blockchain technology adoption in the wine industry: a multiple case study analysis

PurposeThe present study aims to identify the antecedents and consequences of blockchain adoption in the wine industry from the absorptive capacity perspective through a multiple case study approach.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study approach was utilized, wherein data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and secondary sources of information from the five Italian innovative wineries.FindingsThe results show that the dynamic capabilities of wineries and the creation of strategic partnerships are common conditions for the adoption of blockchain technology (BCT). In addition, findings reveal that creating value for all supply chain stakeholders and preventing counterfeit products are the most important consequences of BCT adoption.Research limitations/implicationsThis study fills a gap in the literature by investigating the drivers of BCT technology adoption under two theoretical lenses, Absorptive capacity and Dynamic capability theories, confirming the usefulness of these two theories in explaining the process of innovation adoption.Originality/valueThe originality of our research study lies in its investigation of the antecedents and consequences of BCT adoption in the wine supply chain, focusing specifically on the role of dynamic capabilities, knowledge acquisition and assimilation, strategic partnerships and open interactions with external actors in driving technological innovation and the successful implementation of BCT in the wine industry. By offering empirical data on the drivers and impacts of BCT adoption, as well as theoretical implications for technological innovation and value creation in the wine sector, our study contributes to filling gaps in the existing literature and provides practical insights for wineries and AgTechs seeking to integrate BCT into their business models.

Catalyzing Green Identity and Sustainable Advantage in Tourism and Hotel Businesses

Global environmental concerns necessitate a heightened focus on green practices by businesses to balance sustainability and profitability. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of green ambidexterity (GA), green organizational identity (GOI), and green internal marketing (GIM) on sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in travel agencies and hotels. The PLS-SEM approach was used to test the proposed model of the study. In total, 317 valid responses were gathered from full-time middle- and upper-management personnel of travel agencies category A and five-star hotels operating in Egypt. The findings revealed that GA positively impacts GOI, GIM, and SCA. Also, GOI and GIM positively impact SCA. In addition, GOI and GIM mediate the relationship between GA and SCA. The study advanced dynamic capability theory by emphasizing the importance of internal processes in harnessing sustainability-oriented dynamic capabilities. The study recognized the relationship between SCA, GOI, GIM, and GA and provided insightful implications on how businesses might develop and use their sustainability-related strengths.

Coopetition, exploration and exploitation capabilities, and growth performance in digital healthcare ventures.

Studies focusing on coopetition and dynamic capabilities have expanded significantly over the past several decades. Coopetition strategy and dynamic capabilities are increasingly recognised as sources of sustained competitive advantage. The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the factors driving growth performance in digital healthcare ventures by examining the role of coopetition, exploration and exploitation capabilities, and environmental uncertainty. While numerous studies have examined the competitive advantage of coopetition, its specific contribution to the growth of ventures in the digital realm remains less explored. Clarifying the strategic role of coopetition in driving growth performance is critical for delineating the intricate relationship between coopetition and growth performance, particularly in the context of digital healthcare ventures. To fill in this research gap, this study uses coopetition theory and dynamic capabilities theory to look at how exploration and exploitation capabilities, as well as environmental uncertainty, affect the relationship between coopetition and growth performance in digital healthcare ventures. We collected a total of 338 questionnaires from Chinese digital healthcare ventures between March 2023 and August 2023. We conducted data analysis using SPSS 26.0 and its macro-program PROCESS. Our results confirm that coopetition has a positive effect on growth performance in digital healthcare ventures. Furthermore, exploration and exploitation capabilities fully mediate the relationship between coopetition and growth performance. Moreover, environmental uncertainty significantly and distinctively moderates the impact of exploration and exploitation capabilities on growth performance. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing deeper insight into the relationship between coopetition and growth performance in digital healthcare ventures. It also offers important practical implications for public health improvement and socio-economic development.

Exploring Theories and Social Policy Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to the capacity of developed welfare states to meet emerging needs. In its initial year, the pandemic prompted a wave of new social policy programmes and modifications to existing ones. This study empirically investigates the applicability of various social theories in elucidating the dynamics of social policy changes during the COVID-19 crisis. Reflective analysis employs Hegelian dialectics as a methodological framework on established theories, including welfare regime theory, path dependence theory, path creation, and incorporates contemporary perspectives such as capability theory. The aim is to reflect and discern what these approaches explain and how these theoretical paradigms account for the observed shifts in social policy dynamics. The paper builds on previously published studies focused on the dynamics of persistence and change, mitigation and prevention, divergence and convergence, and continuity and irruption in social policies implemented in response to the pandemic. The article also contributes at developing a theoretical and methodological reflective approach to examine social policy changes in multiple contexts.

Knowledge Management and Capability Theory in Structured Products: Perspectives From Industry Professionals

The structured products industry has lagged development of other areas of financialization. But that is changing quickly. This paper investigates the forces driving this industry’s recent and rapid growth using interviews with industry professionals which we analyze through the lens of intelligent complex adaptive systems theory and capability theory. We unpack the relationship between retail investors and issuers of structured products as well as the fintech-enabled knowledge management structure these firms have developed to exploit retail opportunities. We find that the lag in development has been due to the necessity of lower costs and the ability to create individualized structured products. The firms that are succeeding in this industry have identifiable sources of competitive advantage that make them more likely to achieve and sustain viability above mere survival than their rivals, what we call capability. From this, we extract generalizable principles for all knowledge management professionals.

THE NEXUS BETWEEN MANAGERIAL CAPABILITIES, SPONSORSHIP AND PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE CHARTERED UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA

The changing higher education space has created the need for universities to align themselves in order to record improved performance and also be able to compete globally with other universities. Universities are considered as institutions as well us organisations and therefore they need to have managers with the relevant capabilities in order to drive the university forward. Unlike public universities that are sponsored by the government private universities have different sponsors who influence their ability and capability to performance. A triangulation of both quantitative and qualitative designs was used. This study therefore sought to investigate the nexus between managerial capabilities, sponsorship and performance of private chartered universities in Kenya. This study targeted all the registered private chartered universities and was pegged on the dynamic capabilities theory and the agency theory. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using SPSS version 25. The study findings indicated that sponsorship influenced managerial capabilities and performance of private chartered universities in Kenya. KEYWORDS: Managerial Capabilities, Performance, Private Chartered Universities, Sponsorship

Entrepreneurial Resilience During COVID-19: The Survival of Small Businesses Using Dynamic Capabilities Theory and Effectuation Theory

Objectives: This study explores how Bali's sport tourism stakeholders used dynamic capabilities to mitigate COVID-19's impacts. Given Bali's reliance on sport tourism, understanding recovery is crucial. The research aims to identify pandemic challenges, explore strategic recovery plans, and understand how entrepreneurs leverage dynamic capabilities for survival and growth. Theoretical Framework: The study integrates dynamic capabilities and effectuation theories with entrepreneurial resilience. Dynamic capabilities involve adapting, learning, and transforming activities to meet changing environments. Effectuation theory focuses on leveraging available means and making decisions based on emerging opportunities. Together, these theories offer a comprehensive understanding of adaptation strategies among Bali's sport tourism entrepreneurs. Method: Using a qualitative design, the research conducts semi-structured interviews with 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bali's sport tourism sector. Results and Discussion: Findings highlight resilience's role in fostering adaptability, motivation, and a learning mindset. An activity-based model for dynamic capabilities focuses on integration, learning, and transformation with employee and customer involvement. Leveraging dynamic capabilities, assessing opportunities with available means, and using innovative technologies are crucial for strategic decisions in uncertain environments. Research Implications: This study contributes to the entrepreneurship and strategic management literature. Integrating dynamic capacities, effectuation theories, and entrepreneurial resilience provides useful insights for academics, policymakers, and practitioners. The work offers practical solutions for resilience in dynamic contexts. Originality/Value: This study enhances understanding of how Bali’s sport tourism entrepreneurs adapt to a transformed entrepreneurial ecosystem. It serves as a valuable resource for developing resilient strategies for future disruptions.