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Linking disruptive innovation to sustainable entrepreneurship within the context of small and medium firms: A focus on Nigeria

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  • Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni
  • Daniel E. Ufua
  • Abdullah Promise Opute

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This study illuminates the linkages between disruptive innovation (DI) and sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) within the context of small and medium firms (SMFs). By adopting a systematic review of the literature, we thematized the possible connections between DI and SE practices to include: (i) contextualization of DI in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem; (ii) a model for linking DI and SE among firms in Nigeria; and (iii) mechanisms and structures that achieve DI and SE. The study elaborates on theoretical and practical implications for the SMFs stakeholders. Among the viable arguments of this research is that disruptive efforts should align with financial expectations and social value, and other expected returns for the customers. Our study extends the theoretical frontiers of the DI literature by demonstrating the interconnectedness of the DI model for SE in a developing economy, specifically Nigerian SMFs, which is seeking a transition from heavy reliance on oil exploration to a much more widespread economic base that taps other natural resources and diverse economic contributors.

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  • Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni & Daniel E. Ufua & Abdullah Promise Opute, 2022. "Linking disruptive innovation to sustainable entrepreneurship within the context of small and medium firms: A focus on Nigeria," African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(6), pages 1591-1607, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rajsxx:v:14:y:2022:i:6:p:1591-1607
    DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2021.1975355
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