Abstract

ASTUDILLO, Silvana. La innovación en las MIPYMES manufactureras estudio comparativo entre el Ecuador y la Argentina. Escr. Contab. Adm. [online]. 2018, vol.9, n.1, pp. 13-58. ISSN 1853-2055.

This research work aims to compare the innovative activities of the manufacturing sector in Ecuador and Argentina. In recent decades, Latin American economies have advanced towards innovation within a global scenario of technological development, increased competitiveness and market change. Using data from the business surveys conducted by the World Bank in 2006 and 2010, the determinants of innovation (inputs), the introduction of innovative activities (outputs) and the effects of innovation (firm performance) in manufacturing companies were studied through bivariate and multivariate statistical analysis. Results indicate that in both countries, R+D has a decisive impact on the innovation activities of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Although the effect is greater in Argentina, entrepreneurs in Ecuador pursue similar objectives such as cost reduction and certification obtainment, among others.

Keywords : innovation; manufacture; Ecuador; Argentina.