Innovation drivers for export performance

• DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2022.100013
• Publication Date: 2022-03-15T08:00:08Z
• Authors: Luis Camilo Ortig...; Dianne H.B Welsh; William C Stein
• Keywords: Export performance

According to the research-based view of firm, innovation is a key capability that can foster sustainable competitive advantage and explain firm heterogeneity in export performance. However, few studies have focused on effect performance context low levels innovation, which developing markets are characterized by. Since exports considered first market entry mode, it critical understand exports. In this paper, we test small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Peru received government subsidies, with theoretical model incorporates inputs, types, We using partial least squares structural equation modeling from 237 SMEs. The findings show human capital, cooperation positive types. Likewise, types positively affect production Production mediates relationship between This research article advances study an emerging context, by weak system investments innovation. holds policy implications for both science, technology foreign trade policy.