Digital Entrepreneurship Perspective of Smart Organization and Technological Innovation: A Conceptual Model

Authors

  • Mohammed Mufaddy Al-Kasasbeh Faculty of Business and Finance The World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Jordan
  • Mushera O. Aonizat Faculty of Business and Finance The World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31150/ajebm.v4i2.362

Keywords:

Digital Entrepreneurship, Technological Innovation, Smart Organization.

Abstract

To be successful in today's rapid and increasing changes, innovation is the only option for maintaining growth and competitiveness. Organizations actually need to become "smart" to confront the growing customer needs, and changing markets. Digital entrepreneurship (DE) is perceived as a key pillar for innovation. However, there are a number of concerns surrounding smart organization (SO), DE, and technological innovation (TI), and how they are related is complex and important to understand in this digital age. The recent developments in the context of digitalization invite for revision and advancement

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2021-04-06

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Mohammed Mufaddy Al-Kasasbeh, & Mushera O. Aonizat. (2021). Digital Entrepreneurship Perspective of Smart Organization and Technological Innovation: A Conceptual Model. American Journal of Economics and Business Management, 4(2), 37–51. https://doi.org/10.31150/ajebm.v4i2.362

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