The effect of foreign knowledge acquisition on international performance: The mediating roles of international orientation and business model innovation

Research on how business model innovation (BMI) in international markets affects performance continues to proliferate. However, existing research is sparse primary predictors of this relationship. Drawing upon knowledge creation theory, article investigates a serial mediation that supports the role indirect effects foreign acquisition (FKA) via orientation (IO) and BMI performance. Utilizing time-lagged survey data from multiple respondents Ghana (N = 352), results revealed high levels FKA enhance increased IO, ultimately improves Implications relating theory practice are discussed.