Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development

The Growth of Innovative Performance among SMEs: Leveraging on Organisational Culture and Innovative Human Capital
Hasliza Abdul Halim, Noor Hazlina Ahmad, T Ramayah, Haniruzila Hanifah

Abstract
The concept of innovation is becoming very pervasive and the Malaysian government has embarked on numerous approaches to promote innovation. One of the approaches is to foster the culture of innovation in the organisation particularly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMEs need to enhance their innovative capabilities. Unfortunately, the concept of innovation as a culture to promote innovative human capital among the SMEs is still in its infancy. Many SMEs do not realize that a bright future of SMEs is portrayed by having the power to embed innovation in their organisational culture which may nurture innovative human capital. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of organisational culture on the innovative performance among SMEs in Malaysia by leveraging on the innovative human capital. This study adds to the present literature by explaining conceptually the linkages between organizational culture on innovative human capital as well as innovative performance. It provides a better understanding on the specific factors that nurture the innovation culture and human capital which are crucial for the venture creation.

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