%D 2020
%K Knowledge transfer
Innovation performance
SMEs
Informal economy
R&D
Social networking
Entrepreneurship
Business policy
Management
Business management
Strategic management
%J Heliyon
%T Knowledge transfer and innovation performance of small and medium
enterprises (SMEs): An informal economy analysis
%I Cellpress
%X SME operators in the informal sector of developing economies have a significant influence on their nation's
economies through their involvement in international business relationships. However, the existing deficiency in
the literature to show empirical relationships between knowledge transfer, from these SMEs and their international
business partners, and innovation performance is a significant gap in the strategic management and international
business literature. Therefore, this paper explores the link between knowledge transfer and innovation
performance of informal economy SMEs that are involved in international business relationships. The study
included a survey of 370 owners-managers and managers of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria's informal
electronic market. Using Structural Equation Model (AMOS 22) this study shows that knowledge transfer dimensions,
such as R&D and social networking, have varying levels of impact on innovation performance of
informal sector SMEs. Knowledge transfer from training showed an inverse and insignificant relationship with
innovation performance. The study established implications and recommendations that will be useful for theory
and practice.
%L eprints15029
%A Ayodotun Stephen. Ibidunni
%A Aanuoluwa Ilerioluwa Kolawole
%A Ayodele Maxwell Olokundun
%A M. E. Ogbari