Organizational Capacity Development and Innovation: The Case of Tunisian High-Tech Companies
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This article examines the impact of organizational capacity development on the innovation potential of companies.
Based on a survey conducted with 32 high-tech sector companies, the study highlights that enhancing skills, knowledge, and resources within organizations promotes their ability to innovate.
Statistical analysis, carried out using SPSS version 25, confirms a positive correlation between these organizational capacities and company performance.
This underscores their crucial role in ensuring survival and growth in an ever-evolving economic environment.
Keywords: Innovation, organizational capacity, innovation potential.
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