Innovation and Competitive Advantage in Small Businesses: Effects of Environments and Business Strategy

John Palmer, Robert E Wright, Joshua B Powers

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Abstract

Small businesses continually  attempt to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage over competitors. One possible source of competitive advantage may he through either product or process innovations. However, such innovations can be risky, with no guarantee of success. The success of an innovation may depend on both a firm 's business strategy and the environment  in which it operates. This paper provides a framework for evaluating the possible effects of environment and business strategy on the success of product and process innovations.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Small Business Strategy
Volume12
StatePublished - Jan 18 2001

Disciplines

  • Business Administration, Management, and Operations

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