Examining the link between social capital, knowledge quality, SMEs innovativeness and performance
Date
2020
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Publisher
Business Information Review
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between some elements of social capital, knowledge quality,
and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’ innovativeness and export performance. Data were collected from owners/
managers of SME exporters in Ghana. Structural Equation Modeling was used for the data analysis. The results indicate
that the elements of social capital facilitate access to quality knowledge which consequently improves SMEs’ innova tiveness. The study also shows that SMEs’ innovativeness affects their export performance.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Ghana, Innovation, knowledge management, knowledge quality