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This study examines the role of absorptive capacity on corporate social innovation, e-business proactiveness, and SMEs' survival. It also investigates the impact of corporate social innovation and e-business proactiveness, and SMEs' survival. Data were collected from 384 managers and owners of 62 SMEs in Jordan. Smart PLS, version 3, was employed to test hypotheses. The findings reveal that absorptive capacity significantly impacts e-business proactiveness and social innovation. They also show that absorptive capacity, e-business proactiveness, and social innovation significantly impact SMEs' survival. This study enriches the literature on renewable dynamic capabilities, exploring how e-business entrepreneurial orientation and social innovation contribute to SMEs' resilience and survival during global crises. © Vilnius University, 2002-2023.
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Purpose: This study examines the impact of digital corporate social responsibility (CSR) on social entrepreneurship, organizational resilience and competitive intelligence during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. It also examines the impact of competitive intelligence on social entrepreneurship and organizational resilience. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from telecommunication companies in Jordan with a sample of 223 managers, using Smart-PLS for analysis and testing the research model and hypotheses. Findings: The results reveal a significant impact of digital CSR on social entrepreneurship. They show that digital CSR significantly impacts organizational resilience. The findings also indicate a significant role of digital CSR in competitive intelligence. This study shows that social entrepreneurship significantly impacts organizational resilience. The results also confirm the impact of competitive intelligence on social entrepreneurship. Finally, the results confirm that competitive intelligence significantly impacts organizational resilience. Originality/value: This study provides valuable academic and practical insights into digital CSR practices, social entrepreneurship and how to support organizational resilience during crises. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.