The role of innovation capability in organizational success for small and medium enterprises in Kenya: A critical review of literature
Keywords:
innovation capability, organizational success, small and medium-term enterprisesAbstract
This article presents the concept of innovation capability as a tool for organizational success in small
and medium enterprises. Since entrepreneurship is the vehicle that will drive the vision 2030 in Kenya,
it is imperative that we -underscore the importance of small scale and medium enterprises (SMEs) as
major contributors of this noble course. SMEs operate in a dynamic and turbulent environment yet this
sector is a major source of employment for Kenyans. In addition, there is an increasing challenge to
build innovation capabilities for organizational success. This paper therefore examines concepts such
as innovation, innovation practices, culture, sources of innovation and measurements of innovation
while breaking from normal; innovation leaders, role of innovation and SMEs among others with a
view to mitigating the challenges faced by SMEs in operating their business enterprises.
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