Factors influencing the Innovative Effectiveness of small and medium enterprises to accelerate the BCG economy in Thailand
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The promotion of the BCG economy in Thailand focuses on sustainable development, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) playing a crucial role in the Thai economy. The promotion of SME innovation is crucial for the improvement of the national economy. This research aims to investigate the factors and develop a causal model that influence the innovative effectiveness of SMEs to accelerate the BCG economy in Thailand. The study focuses on the Absorptive Capacity, Open Innovation and Innovative Effectiveness of SMEs using quantitative research methods. The data was analyzed from a sample group of 321 individuals from the SME sector. The results show that Thai SMEs have a high level of Absorptive Capacity and the highest level of Open Innovation and Innovative Effectiveness. The structural equation modeling analysis showed that Absorptive Capacity has a direct influence on Open Innovation and Innovative Effectiveness. Furthermore, Open Innovation not only has a direct impact on Innovative Effectiveness, but also acts as a mediating variable between Absorptive Capacity and Innovative Effectiveness. The research suggests that SMEs should promote the development of advanced knowledge and skills among their employees and that government agencies should utilize open innovation strategies to improve the innovative effectiveness of SMEs.
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1. กองบรรณาธิการสงวนสิทธิ์ในการพิจารณาและตัดสินการตีพิมพ์บทความในวารสาร
2. บทความทุกเรื่องจะได้รับการตรวจสอบทางวิชาการโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ แต่ข้อความและเนื้อหาในบทความที่ตีพิมพ์เป็นความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนแต่เพียงผู้เดียว มิใช่ความคิดเห็นและความรับผิดชอบของมหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม
3. การคัดลอกอ้างอิงต้องดำเนินการตามการปฏิบัติในหมู่นักวิชาการโดยทั่วไป และสอดคล้องกับกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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