Research Article

Effects of Dynamic Capability on SMEs Performance in Kano State

Auwal Kabir Abdullahi1*, Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu2
1 Department of Business Administration, Federal University Dutsinma
2 Bayero University Kano
* Corresponding author: auwalkabirabdullahi@femsbukjournals.org.ng
Published: Oct, 2024
DOI: 10.67894/bbr.2024.900fqps8
Pages: 254-267
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Abstract

Dynamic capabilities are primary drivers of a firm’s performance and thus of key interest to managers. Yet the way in which dynamic capabilities secure the competitive advantage for SMEs has received little empirical attention. This study set out to uncover the influence of dynamic capabilities on the SMEs performance in Kano, Nigeria. One hundred and thirty two copies of questionnaire were distributed to various SMEs in Kano and only One hundred and twenty one questionnaires were fully retrieved. Participants filled out a questionnaire, which was then analyzed using multiple linear regressions. As a consequence of the study, SMEs performance was positively impacted by managing threat and reconfiguration capabilities while sensing and seizing capabilities does not significantly affects firm performance. This led to the conclusion that the SMEs in Kano have a defensive strategy to tackle most of the threats that may affects the smooth operations of their business and also the study recommended that SMEs should continue to cultivate these capabilities in other to improve on their operational performance. 

Keywords

Dynamic Capability SMEs Performance Seizing Capability Reconfiguration Capability Sensing Capability

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Abdullahi, A. K., & Aliyu, M. S. (2024). Effects of Dynamic Capability on SMEs Performance in Kano State. Bayero Business Review, 8(2), 254-267. https://doi.org/10.67894/bbr.2024.900fqps8

A. K. Abdullahi, and M. S. Aliyu, "Effects of Dynamic Capability on SMEs Performance in Kano State," Bayero Business Review, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 254-267, October 2024. doi: 10.67894/bbr.2024.900fqps8

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