The role of internal and external sources of knowledge on frugal innovation: moderating role of innovation capabilities

Abdullah Fahad AlMulhim‎ · 2021 · International Journal of Innovation Science

Summary. Internal and external knowledge sources significantly drive frugal innovation in small and medium enterprises. Innovation capabilities strengthen this relationship. The study surveyed 288 Saudi Arabian SMEs using structural equation modeling, finding that firms combining diverse knowledge sources with strong innovation capabilities achieve greater frugal innovation outcomes.

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AlMulhim‎, A. F.. (2021). The role of internal and external sources of knowledge on frugal innovation: moderating role of innovation capabilities. International Journal of Innovation Science. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijis-09-2020-0130

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DOI: 10.1108/ijis-09-2020-0130
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Categories: entrepreneurship, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28