Strategic management accounting, business analytics and sustainable competitiveness advantage: A mediated moderation effect of dynamic capabilities and competition intensity

This paper investigates the effect of Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) and Business Analytics (BA) on Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA). Moreover, it examines the mediating effect of Dynamic Capabilities (DY) and the moderating effect of Competition Intensity (CI) on direct relationships. The study used the survey method to collect data from listed companies in the Amman Stock Exchange, and the hypotheses were tested using Partial-Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling. Based on the findings, DC mediates the relationship between SMA and SCA as well as BA and SCA. CI moderate only the relationships between SMA and SCA. The study findings can be used as directions by management, policymakers and researchers to comprehend the positive influence of SMA, BA and DC on SCA.