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The Role of Digital Innovation in Collaboration Business Systems in the COVID-19 Pandemic Process: A Case Study
The Role of Digital Innovation in Collaboration Business Systems in the COVID-19 Pandemic Process: A Case Study

Author(s): Hasan Tutar, Selçuk Nam
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Health and medicine and law, Accounting - Business Administration, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Orhan Sağçolak
Keywords: COVID-19; Digital innovation; Collaborative business systems; Business development strategies;

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – In collaboration with business systems and many other fields, digital technologies are used in companies' decision-making processes, product designs, and many areas of production of goods and services. Firms need collaborative business systems to focus on their capabilities and outsource to other businesses. This study examines managers' opinions on enterprises' collaborative business strategies and digital innovation capabilities during COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach – The research was carried out in nine companies operating in the manufacturing sector in the Marmara Region. The ISO 44001 classification is based on the determination of the companies' collaborative business systems. Innovation capacity components were used to determine the innovation capability of the firms. The research method was designed according to the qualitative research method (case study). The research was conducted with the data collected through a semi-structured interview form with company managers. Descriptive analysis technique was used in the analysis of the data. Findings – The analysis findings show that digital innovation effectively strengthens the business capabilities of businesses, and cooperation strategies reduce company costs and provide a competitive advantage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Issue Year: 14/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 1564-1580
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English
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