Do innovation and cooperation influence SMEs’ competitiveness? Evidence From the Andalusian metal-mechanic sector
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2015
- handle: 10670/1.xcvup3
- 0121-5051
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INNOVAR. Revista de Ciencias Administrativas y Sociales
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Juan A. Tamayo et al., « Do innovation and cooperation influence SMEs’ competitiveness? Evidence From the Andalusian metal-mechanic sector », INNOVAR. Revista de Ciencias Administrativas y Sociales, ID : 10670/1.xcvup3
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"This study’s main objective is to determine the influence of innovation and cooperation on the competitiveness of sme s in the metal-mechanic sector of Andalusia (Spain). Using information obtained by interviewing managers of a sample of 80 firms, we proposed a model of structural equations based on the Partial Least squares (PLS) technique. This model, which explained 37% of the variability of competitiveness, also allowed us to test hypotheses about the positive influence of quality management, knowledge, financial resources and cooperation on innovative outcomes. A long with the contrasted hypotheses, the most noteworthy finding was that cooperation does not significantly influence the innovative outcomes of firms in this sector."