Positive deviance, ecologies of innovation and entrepreneurial networking

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dc.contributor.authorSsekajja Mayanja, Samuel
dc.contributor.authorMapeera Ntayi, Joseph
dc.contributor.authorMunene, John C.
dc.contributor.authorKagaari, James R.K.
dc.contributor.authorBalunywa, Waswa
dc.contributor.authorOrobia, Laura
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-25T20:46:25Z
dc.date.available2022-05-25T20:46:25Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of ecologies of innovation in the relationship between positive deviance (PD) and entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey design using quantitative approach was employed in this study. Data were collected with the help of self-administrated questionnaires from 228 SMEs. Systematic sampling technique was used. Multiple regression data were analysed with the help of SPSS software. Findings – The results indicated that ecologies of innovation partially mediate the relationship between PD and entrepreneurial networking. Besides, PD and entrepreneurial networking are significantly related. Research limitations/implications – The data were cross-sectional in nature, thus limiting monitoring changes in resources accessed from social networks by entrepreneurs over time. Practical implications – Managers of SMEs and policy makers should pay more attention to the views of employees with divergent views, ecologies of innovation in creating a conducive environment for creativity and innovation among SMEs. Originality/value – The study of PD, ecologies of innovation and entrepreneurial networking using complexity theory among SMEs in Uganda is a contribution to literature.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMayanja, SS, Ntayi, JM, Munene, JC, Kagaari, JR, Balunywa, W., & Orobia, L. (2019). Positive deviance, ecologies of innovation and entrepreneurial networking. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development . DOI 10.1108/WJEMSD-12-2018-0110en_US
dc.identifier.other10.1108/WJEMSD-12-2018-0110
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3388
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWorld Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Developmenten_US
dc.subjectPositive devianceen_US
dc.subjectEcologies of innovationen_US
dc.subjectEntrepreneurial networkingen_US
dc.subjectComplexityen_US
dc.subjectSMEsen_US
dc.titlePositive deviance, ecologies of innovation and entrepreneurial networkingen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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