Understanding the Role of Innovation Champions in Industrial SME's Innovation Success in Saudi Arabia

Hussain Albin Shaikh

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Abstract

Innovation is critical for SME survival and growth. However, extant research focuses mainly on large firms in developed economies. This thesis investigates how product innovation success and innovation speed are influenced by innovation champions' qualities within industrial SMEs in Saudi Arabia.
Using a mixed-method research design, this thesis contributes to the current understanding of effective innovation characteristics, innovation teams, and innovation speed within an Arab world context. Particularly, team members' perception of innovation champions' level of Ehsan, Wasta, and power significantly impact innovation team behaviour and innovation speed which also improves product innovation success.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Brush, Greg, Supervisor
  • Purchase, Sharon, Supervisor
Award date18 Aug 2018
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2018

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