Research on the Configuration Path of Digital Transformation of  Specialized, Sophisticated, Distinctive and Innovative Enterprises: An fsQCA Analysis Based on the TOE Framework

Zhihui Xiong

doi:10.62177/apemr.v2i6.919

Authors

Zhihui Xiong Guangzhou College of Commerce

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/apemr.v2i6.919

Keywords:

Specialized, Sophisticated, Distinctive and Innovative Enterprises, Digital Transformation, TOE Theoretical Framework, Configuration Research

Abstract

It is imperative for Specialized, Sophisticated, Distinctive and Innovative Enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation, as this is a fundamental requirement to break through technical "bottlenecks" and secure a leading competitive advantage. From the perspective of TOE theory framework, this paper adopts the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis(fsQCA) method, selecting 27 listed Specialized and Innovative Enterprises in Guangzhou as the research sample to explore the configurationa adaptation paths of their digital transformation. It is found that there is no single antecedent factor that constitutes a necessary condition for the digital transformation of specialized and special enterprises, but there are three configuration paths that drive their high digital transformation, namely, "technology-led-policy support", "market-led-scale empowerment", and "multi-dimensional collaboration-environmental support"; However, the non-high digital transformation is restricted by two configuration paths: "double shortage of technology-weak policy support", "weak organization-poor market adaptation". Among them, R&D investment at the technical level and antecedent conditions of human capital at the organizational level are particularly important, which are the key supporting elements for the high digital transformation of specialized and innovative enterprises. This paper enriches the related research on digital transformation of specialized and innovative enterprises, and provides a reference for formulating the adaptation path of digital transformation of specialized and innovative enterprises.

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