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Table 1.

Research validation strategy

Test	Strategy	Phase
Construct validity	Multiple data sources Validation of the construction through the key components of the organisation Application of the theoretical research framework of the eIC through digital transformation	Data collection Design of the study Construction of the research results
Internal validity	The company’s unique features and consistency with research aims Willingness of the company to participate in the research Preliminary analysis of multiple data sources and triangulation for case acceptance	Selection of the case
External Validity	Validation with external references	Construction of the research results

Test	Strategy	Phase
Construct validity	Multiple data sourcesValidation of the construction through the key components of the organisationApplication of the theoretical research framework of the eIC through digital transformation	Data collectionDesign of the studyConstruction of the research results
Internal validity	The company’s unique features and consistency with research aimsWillingness of the company to participate in the researchPreliminary analysis of multiple data sources and triangulation for case acceptance	Selection of the case
External Validity	Validation with external references	Construction of the research results