Leadership and CSR driving frugal and reverse innovations: a conceptual framework for SME-MNE partnerships

Andrée Marie López-Fernández and Prof Rajagopal

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2018, vol. 17, issue 3, 417-436

Abstract: A firm's leadership environment is a significant determinant of its overall direction, the way it approaches its business dynamics. Small firms and those operating in emerging markets tend to be disregarded when discussing innovativeness, social responsibility and business growth. However, it is suggested that a partnership may, in fact, not only achieve the latter but also significantly impact social growth and development. This paper contributes to the literature on innovation, leadership and corporate social responsibility as it puts forth two models, one with defined propositions, and the other with suggested implications of potential innovation transformation. They propose a shift in the link between CSR, innovativeness, and SME-MNE partnerships. It is suggested that innovations may undergo an evolution from frugal to corporate socially responsible innovations. The dynamics of a socially responsible, innovative, partnership directly reflect on business and social growth and development; therefore, also potentiating partnerships in developing and developed markets.

Keywords: leadership; SME/MNE partnership; corporate social responsibility; CSR; emerging markets; frugal innovation; reverse innovation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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