Browsing by Author "Chege, Samwel Macharia"

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    The Influence of the Entrepreneur’s Open Innovation Strategy on Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence From SMEs in Kenya
    (IGI Global, 2019-10) Chege, Samwel Macharia; Wang, Daoping
    This article helps identify the main factors influencing the performance of small and medium agribusiness enterprises in Kenya. The study proposes five research hypotheses, each tested on a sample of 150 agribusiness enterprises using multiple regression analysis. The results show that the use of external partners, such as scientific research establishments and commercial consultants, influences the firm’s performance. This influence is moderated by factors like internal capabilities and the firm’s degree of openness to innovation.
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    Information technology innovation and its impact on job creation by SMEs in developing countries: an analysis of the literature review
    (taylor and Francis, 2019-08-06) Chege, Samwel Macharia; Wang, Daoping
    This study reviews the literature on the role of technology innovation in job creation through small businesses in developing countries. A sevenstep approach to the literature review is used for synthesising relevant data. The results show that technology innovations influence employment creation in small businesses positively and act as a driving force for economic development. The effective use of information technology in small businesses has a major impact on their competitiveness and access to international markets. Thus, the need for the government to develop technology innovative strategies for small businesses to actualise their firm performance and enhance job creation is recommended. The findings and proposed theoretical model of the study enrich existing theories and would help policymakers understand the role of information technology innovation in job creation and economic development.