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Impact of intellectual capital on innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing SMEs in Pakistan

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  • Ieeqan A. Qurashi
  • Muhammad Khalique
  • T. Ramayah
  • Nick Bontis
  • Mohd Rafi Yaacob

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to determine the impact of intellectual capital on innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing SMEs operating in Karachi. This empirical research is based on a survey of 97 pharmaceutical manufacturing SMEs. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the targeted respondents. Multiple regression analysis was applied to test the proposed research hypotheses. The findings demonstrate that intellectual capital has a positive impact on the innovation of SMEs operating in pharmaceutical industry in Karachi. This study will help to comprehend the importance of intellectual capital on innovation in SMEs and provide guidance to capitalise it prudently. This research contributes to the existing literature by investigating effect of intellectual capital on innovation of pharmaceutical manufacturing SMEs in Karachi. This is a first study in Pakistan and it contributes in the existing theory of intellectual capital. It will provide a theoretical base for the future research endeavours.

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  • Ieeqan A. Qurashi & Muhammad Khalique & T. Ramayah & Nick Bontis & Mohd Rafi Yaacob, 2020. "Impact of intellectual capital on innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing SMEs in Pakistan," International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 17(1), pages 61-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijlica:v:17:y:2020:i:1:p:61-76
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    Cited by:

    1. Muhammad Ibrahim & Rosli Mahmood, 2022. "Proactive Environmental Strategy and Environmental Performance of the Manufacturing SMEs of Karachi City in Pakistan: Role of Green Mindfulness as a DCV," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-14, September.
    2. Mostafa A. Ali & Nazimah Hussin & Hossam Haddad & Reem Al-Araj & Ibtihal A. Abed, 2021. "Intellectual Capital and Innovation Performance: Systematic Literature Review," Risks, MDPI, vol. 9(9), pages 1-19, September.
    3. Sheema Matloob & Mónica Lorena Sánchez Limón & Halia Mayela Valladares Montemayor & Ali Raza & Julio Cesar Castanon Rodriguez, 2023. "Does Strategic Change Enhance the Relationship between Firms’ Resources and SMEs Performance in Pakistan?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-20, January.

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