This research aims at analyzing the effects of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on absorptive capacity (ACAP) and open innovation (OI) in small Colombian businesses, while also determining whether ACAP significantly influences OI. Additionally, it intends to measure the mediating effect of ACAP on the relationship between EO and OI. The study employed a quantitative approach and cross-sectional design, utilizing structural equation modeling. Data was gathered from a sample of 145 business owners in the department of Bogota, Colombia, using a simple random sampling technique and a self-administered questionnaire. The results indicate that EO strongly influences ACAP. Although no direct significant influence on OI was found, a significant indirect effect was observed. Furthermore, EO has a significant total effect on OI. ACAP was shown to significantly influence OI, demonstrating a full mediating effect on the relationship between EO and OI. These findings have important implications for entrepreneurs and decision-makers and contribute to the development of dynamic capabilities theory.

本研究旨在分析创业导向 (EO) 对哥伦比亚小型企业吸收能力 (ACAP) 和开放式创新 (OI) 的影响，同时确定 ACAP 是否显着影响 OI。此外，它还打算衡量 ACAP 对 EO 和 OI 之间关系的中介作用。该研究采用定量方法和横截面设计，利用结构方程模型。使用简单的随机抽样技术和自填问卷，从哥伦比亚波哥大省的 145 名企业主样本中收集数据。结果表明，EO 对 ACAP 影响很大。虽然没有发现对 OI 的直接显着影响，但观察到显着的间接影响。此外，EO 对 OI 有显着的总影响。ACAP 对 OI 有显着影响，表明对 EO 和 OI 之间的关系具有完全中介作用。这些发现对企业家和决策者具有重要意义，并有助于动态能力理论的发展。