Impact of environmental sustainability on open innovation in SMEs: An empirical study considering the moderating effect of gender.

ABSTRACT: Sustainable development has emerged as a crucial factor enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in light of societal expectations and government regulations. Within this context, innovation assumes a significant role in this challenge, particularly for smaller companies facing greater obstacles in fostering innovation. These constraints have prompted both internal and external innovation initiatives, commonly referred to as open innovation. In this article, we scrutinize the influence of environmental practices on innovation endeavors, specifically examining whether the innovation strategy and its implementation facilitate the advancement of open innovation within SMEs. Furthermore, we explore the potential moderating effect of firm owners' gender on these rela

SUBMITTER: Sarango-Lalangui P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559863 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature