Using the lens of the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities, this article sheds light on the scaling pathways (scaling up, out, and deep) of sustainability‐oriented innovation business models (SOI BMs). Empirical data from 20 small‐sized agri‐food organizations working on SOI as a core BM value proposition was collected and analyzed. We categorized microfoundations of dynamic capabilities of these organizations through multi‐layered deductive and abductive coding and a two‐level analysis and showed they are interconnected. Our results also highlight that specific microfoundations of dynamic capabilities mutually reinforce each other and collectively result in the realization of each scaling pathway. Our cross‐case analysis shows interdependence amongst scaling pathways, where the success of one is a prerequisite for another. This research offers a framework to unpack scaling pathways and provides important insights into scaling strategies and practices for developing SOI BMs, benefiting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

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动态能力的微观基础，支持以可持续发展为导向的创新商业模式的扩展途径


本文使用动态能力的微观基础的视角，阐明了以可持续发展为导向的创新商业模式 （SOI BM） 的扩展路径（扩大、扩大和深入）。收集并分析了 20 个致力于将 SOI 作为核心 BM 价值主张的小型农业食品组织的经验数据。我们通过多层演绎和归纳编码以及两级分析对这些组织动态能力的微观基础进行了分类，并表明它们是相互关联的。我们的结果还强调，动态能力的特定微观基础相互加强，共同导致每个扩展路径的实现。我们的跨案例分析显示了扩展路径之间的相互依赖性，其中一种途径的成功是另一种途径的先决条件。本研究提供了一个解开扩展途径的框架，并为开发 SOI BM 的扩展策略和实践提供了重要见解，使研究人员、从业者和政策制定者受益。