Determinants of successful coopetition between SMEs in SADC countries : Implications for strategy and firm performance

Description

The book is adopted from Phd work in the SADC region, it outlines the determinants of successful coopetitive relationships in different industries across the SADC region by studying 9056 SMEs across 15 SADC countries in different industries. This research is designed to unearth the determinants of successful coopetition that are appropriate and relevant to the SMEs, in order to aid small businesses in strategy formulation that achieves a sustainable competitive advantage and to increases contribution to economic growth and its reduction of unemployment. Furthermore, the literature demonstrates how coopetition is effective in increasing firm performance and innovation, which are the key drivers to economic growth.