The impact of explorative learning on business model innovation with the mediating role of strategic agility

Aim and Introduction: Given the competitive nature of today's business and knowledge-based economy and increasing the efficiency of knowledge and information, knowledge-based organizations are of particular importance. Field studies show that the majority of knowledge-based companies have low competitiveness and the results of the performance of knowledge-based companies in Iran show that most of these companies face the problem of competition with other companies. In order to survive in today's competitive environment, these organizations, due to their nature, need constant improvement, which is one of the methods of re-engineering previous business models and innovating new models; in other words, the search for competitive advantage based on the acquisition of value from innovation in the business model. Therefore, it can be concluded that just having a business model is not a guarantee for the success of organizations. It should be noted that what is necessary is to maintain and continuously optimize it throughout the life of the organization that the organization can benefit from elements such as exploratory learning and strategic agility to advance this issue. Since knowledge-based companies are recognized as the main agents of commercialization and innovation in developing countries, having innovation in the business model in line with environmental changes is one of the main success factors and a mechanism for creating competitive advantage in knowledge-based companies in changing environments. It is now recognized that having a comprehensive and dynamic business model is essential. The aim of the this study is to provide a conceptual framework to companies to help them achieving business model innovation using exploratory learning and strategic agility. Methodology: This research is cross-sectional in terms of time, quantitative in terms of approach, applied research in terms of purpose, and a descriptive-survey in terms of how information is collected. The statistical population of the research is the knowledge-based companies located at the Science and Technology Park of the University of Tehran. Data collection about these organizations has been done by senior and middle managers of the mentioned organizations; thus, 280 questionnaires have been distributed among the managers of 120 companies, and finally, data analysis with 232 returned questionnaires has been performed on 120 organizations. To answer the research questions, different statist