Open AccessInnovation and SMEs Performance in Nigeria : A Proposed Framework
Author(s) -
Abubakar JamiluBaita,
Hussaina DattijoAdhama
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research in science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-602X
pISSN - 2395-6011
DOI - 10.32628/ijsrst207664
Subject(s) - quantile regression , covariate , business , multilevel model , industrial organization , product innovation , regression analysis , product (mathematics) , control (management) , variables , control variable , econometrics , process (computing) , variable (mathematics) , quantile , computer science , economics , mathematics , management , mathematical analysis , geometry , operating system , machine learning
Innovation plays significant role toward improving SMEs performance through employment growth. The major objective of the study is to propose a framework for examining the effect of innovation on SME firm’s performance in Nigeria. SME performance will be the dependent variable, while the covariates include product innovation and process innovation. However, firm size, firm age and industry type will be included as the control variables. Finally, both quantile regression and hierarchical regression models are proposed as the econometric models.