MODERATING ROLE OF INNOVATION CAPABILITY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKING AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMES) PERFORMANCE: A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK

Authors

  • F. I. Bello Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Science Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • I. B. Bugaje Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Science Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • S. Ladan Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Science Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • N. M. Bashir Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Science Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Keywords:

Entrepreneurial Networking, Innovation Capability, SMEs Performance

Abstract

The issues attributed to poor performance of Nigerian SMEs compared to other developing
countries of the world have motivated the researcher to carry out the current study. This
paper proposes a conceptual model that highlights the role of innovation capability in
affecting entrepreneurial networking and SMEs performance relationships. More precisely,
we believe that innovation capability may act as a moderator between entrepreneurial
networking and SMEs performance. Also, the study proposes the use ofsimple random
sampling technique to collect data from SMEs owner-managers. The PLS-SEM with the aid
of SmartPLS 4.0 was recommended to carry out the analysis. Lastly, propositions and
directions for future research on SMEs performance are also provided.

Published

2024-12-20

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Articles