Diffusion of innovation among Malaysian manufacturing SMEs

Abdullah Al Mamun · 2017 · European Journal of Innovation Management

Summary. Malaysian manufacturing SMEs adopt innovations based on perceived advantages, compatibility, and complexity, alongside their strategic orientation and organizational capacity. The study of 360 firms shows that these factors significantly influence product, process, and service innovation adoption and business performance. Policymakers should design support systems providing innovation information, cost-benefit analyses, and guidance on adoption processes tailored to SMEs' limited resources.

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Mamun, A. A.. (2017). Diffusion of innovation among Malaysian manufacturing SMEs. European Journal of Innovation Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ejim-02-2017-0017

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DOI: 10.1108/ejim-02-2017-0017
Countries: Malaysia
Regions: Asia
Categories: entrepreneurship, innovation-theory, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28