Figure 1
The conceptual model presents 2 related frameworks linking organisational factors to Competitiveness. In Model 1, Sustainability-oriented Resource Availability influences Competitiveness through a direct path labelled H 1 a: affect. It also influences Responsible Innovation through H 2 a: affect and Organisational Support through H 4 a: affect. Responsible Innovation mediates the relationship with Competitiveness through H 3 a: mediate, while Organisational Support mediates the relationship through H 5 a: mediate. In Model 2, Innovative Capabilities influences Competitiveness through a direct path labelled H 1 b: affect. It also influences Responsible Innovation through H 2b: affect and Organisational Support through H 4 b: affect. Responsible Innovation mediates the relationship with Competitiveness through H 3 b: mediate, while Organisational Support mediates the relationship through H 5 b: mediate. Control variables are shown at the lower right. At the individual level, these include C E O age, C E O experience, and C E O gender. At the firm level, these include firm size, sector, and operational market.Dual-path conceptual model
Source: Authors’ elaboration