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Innovation and the Success of Women's Small Scale Enterprises in Ghana
ISSN: 2026 - 6480
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Innovation and the Success of Women's Small Scale Enterprises in Ghana
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Business and Management
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ICC-0502
Publisher: Koforidua Technical University
International Journal Address (IAA):
IAA.ZONE/2026393196480
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Abstract
Innovation is fast becoming a crucial factor in enterprise performance, growth and survival. In recent years, a growing number of studies have demonstrated how innovation leads to success in larger enterprises. Literature addressing innovation in small enterprises in developing countries is limited; most studies in this field are from developed countries. This study therefore aimed at filling the gap by firstly, exploring the innovations introduced in the Ghanaian women-owned small enterprises, and secondly finding out the relationship between these innovations and the women's business success. The innovative practices explored were the introduction of new products and processes, identification of new sources of raw materials and new markets. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are combined in data collection and analysis. Data has been obtained from a survey of 421 Ghanaian women entrepreneurs and interviews conducted with 50 of ...
