1 Enhancing SMEs’ Sustainability Through Innovative Practices
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K. Lakshminarayana
Abstract
Contributing to economic growth, job creation, and social development, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in many economies. However, SMEs face various challenges, including leadership, talent management, automation, and collaboration. This study’s objective is to investigate how innovation practices can boost the sustainability of SMEs, considering that innovation is widely acknowledged as a significant factor driving sustainability for enterprises. The study has adopted the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) for understanding the innovation practices acceptable to the SMES, and regression analysis is applied to understand the challenges faced by SMEs in implementing sustainable-oriented innovation in the organization. The findings suggest that SMEs that embrace innovation as a strategic approach are better positioned to address challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve long-term sustainability.
Abstract
Contributing to economic growth, job creation, and social development, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in many economies. However, SMEs face various challenges, including leadership, talent management, automation, and collaboration. This study’s objective is to investigate how innovation practices can boost the sustainability of SMEs, considering that innovation is widely acknowledged as a significant factor driving sustainability for enterprises. The study has adopted the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) for understanding the innovation practices acceptable to the SMES, and regression analysis is applied to understand the challenges faced by SMEs in implementing sustainable-oriented innovation in the organization. The findings suggest that SMEs that embrace innovation as a strategic approach are better positioned to address challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve long-term sustainability.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Introduction IX
- 1 Enhancing SMEs’ Sustainability Through Innovative Practices 1
- 2 The Approach of SMEs Towards Green Management Practices 17
- 3 Factors Influencing Financial Backers’ Exit Decisions from a New Venture 33
- 4 Technological Advancement in Industrial Revolution 4.0 for Sustainable Development of India: Understanding Linkages in Theory and Practice 57
- 5 Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants and Corporate Attributes on Firms’ Financial Success in India 73
- 6 Exploring Individual Investor Intentions Towards Socially Responsible Investment 95
- 7 Ownership Structures and Performance of SMEs: An Empirical Analysis 119
- 8 Short-Run Pricing Performance of Selected Indian IPOs During COVID-19 for Alternative Investment Avenue 141
- 9 Emerging Green: Exploring Strategic Factors for SMEs’ Adoption of Green Technology and Innovation in India 165
- 10 Impact of Sustainability and Green Finance on SMEs to Promote Green Growth 187
- 11 Progress Intention and Sales Revenue Growth in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 199
- 12 Green Management Practices by Small and Medium Enterprises 211
- 13 An Analysis of MSMEs’ Contributions to the Promotion of SDGs in India 227
- 14 Impact of Innovation and Its Role in Small Medium Enterprises’ Sustainability 247
- 15 Effect of Government Policies on SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship 267
- 16 A Study on Various Aspects of SMEs’ Orientation for Corporate Social Responsibility 285
- 17 SME and Environmental Sustenance: Digital Marketing in SMEs via Data- Driven Strategies 315
- List of Contributors 333
- About the Editors 339
- List of Tables 341
- List of Figures 343
- Index 345
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Introduction IX
- 1 Enhancing SMEs’ Sustainability Through Innovative Practices 1
- 2 The Approach of SMEs Towards Green Management Practices 17
- 3 Factors Influencing Financial Backers’ Exit Decisions from a New Venture 33
- 4 Technological Advancement in Industrial Revolution 4.0 for Sustainable Development of India: Understanding Linkages in Theory and Practice 57
- 5 Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants and Corporate Attributes on Firms’ Financial Success in India 73
- 6 Exploring Individual Investor Intentions Towards Socially Responsible Investment 95
- 7 Ownership Structures and Performance of SMEs: An Empirical Analysis 119
- 8 Short-Run Pricing Performance of Selected Indian IPOs During COVID-19 for Alternative Investment Avenue 141
- 9 Emerging Green: Exploring Strategic Factors for SMEs’ Adoption of Green Technology and Innovation in India 165
- 10 Impact of Sustainability and Green Finance on SMEs to Promote Green Growth 187
- 11 Progress Intention and Sales Revenue Growth in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 199
- 12 Green Management Practices by Small and Medium Enterprises 211
- 13 An Analysis of MSMEs’ Contributions to the Promotion of SDGs in India 227
- 14 Impact of Innovation and Its Role in Small Medium Enterprises’ Sustainability 247
- 15 Effect of Government Policies on SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship 267
- 16 A Study on Various Aspects of SMEs’ Orientation for Corporate Social Responsibility 285
- 17 SME and Environmental Sustenance: Digital Marketing in SMEs via Data- Driven Strategies 315
- List of Contributors 333
- About the Editors 339
- List of Tables 341
- List of Figures 343
- Index 345
