Entrepreneurial strategic posture and learning effort in international ventures: the moderating roles of operational flexibilities

•The effect of an entrepreneurial strategic posture on international learning effort depends on operational flexibilities.•An entrepreneurial strategic posture enhances international learning effort more when cognitive flexibility is high.•An entrepreneurial strategic posture enhances international learning effort more when political flexibility is high.•An entrepreneurial strategic posture enhances international learning effort more when structural flexibility is low.1Tel.: +1 612 625 2442.2Tel.: +1 905 688 5550x5832.