Does human capital mediate the relationship between digital competence and service innovation capability? Evidence from the UAE during covid-19 pandemic
| dc.contributor.author | Blaique, Lama | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abu Salim, Taghreed | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mir, Farzana Asad | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-02-29T05:29:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-02-29T05:29:17Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-06-06 | |
| dc.description | The service sector has inevitably been hit hard, with around 195 million employees losing their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic that surfaced in late 2019 and early 2020. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between digital competence and the capability to innovate in the service sector and examine if this relationship is mediated by human capital in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 188 service sector professionals in the United Arab Emirates. Data were analyzed using partial least square-based structural equation modeling. Findings The findings of partial least square based structural equation modeling analysis indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between digital competence and the capacity to innovate in the service sector, which is partially mediated by human capital. Originality/value This study contributes to knowledge by offering an understanding of the relationship between digital competence and innovation capability, especially in uncertain situations. This study also notes the importance of human capital as a strategic resource for innovation. Keywords COVID-19, Digital competence, Human capital, Service innovation, United Arab Emirates | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Blaique, L., Abu Salim, T., & Mir, F. A. (2023). Does human capital mediate the relationship between digital competence and service innovation capability? Evidence from the UAE during covid-19 pandemic. International Journal of Innovation Science. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-11-2022-0214 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.adu.ac.ae/handle/1/1497 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | emerald insight | |
| dc.title | Does human capital mediate the relationship between digital competence and service innovation capability? Evidence from the UAE during covid-19 pandemic | |
| dc.type | Article |