Ecologies of innovation as a mediator between nexus of generative influence and entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises in Uganda
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Date
2020
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Publisher
10.1080/08276331.2020.1764731
Abstract
This paper examines the mediating role of ecologies of innovation
in the relationship between nexus of generative influence and
entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises
(SMEs) in Uganda. A cross sectional survey design using quantitative
approach was employed in this study. Data were collected
with the help of self-administrated questionnaire from 228 SMEs.
Systematic random sampling technique was used. Multiple regression
data were analyzed with the help of SPSS software. The
results indicated that ecologies of innovation fully mediates the
relationship between nexus of generative and entrepreneurial networking.
The data was cross sectional in nature, thus limiting
monitoring changes in resources accessed from entrepreneurial
networks by entrepreneurs over time. The implications are that,
policy makers and managers of SMEs should pay more attention
to the role of nexus of generative influence in creating ecologies
of innovation, conducive environment for employees to interact
with mutual influence to advance creativity and innovation that
enhance increased access to resources from entrepreneurial networks.
The study of nexus of generative influence, ecologies of
innovation and entrepreneurial networking using complexity theory
among SMEs in Uganda is a contribution to literature.
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Keywords
Nexus of generative influence, Ecologies of innovation, Entrepreneurial networking, SMEs, Complexity systems leadership theory
Citation
Samuel Mayanja, Joseph M. Ntayi, J. C. Munene, Balunywa Wasswa & James R. K. Kagaari (2020): Ecologies of innovation as a mediator between nexus of generative influence and entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises in Uganda, Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, DOI: 10.1080/08276331.2020.1764731