ABSTRACT
This study investigates technology entrepreneurship and innovation in Sewell Pharmaceutical Company. The study highlights the impact of technology entrepreneurship on innovation and performance. The study was anchored on the Disruptive innovation theory and modern theories of entrepreneurship. Adopting qualitative research design, the study used censes sampling techniques to select the entire (74) staff of Sewell Pharmaceutical Company. Questionnaire was used to collect information from the respondents and the data generated were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. Findings from the study revealed that there was statistical significant relationship between technology entrepreneurship and innovation Also, there was statistical significant relationship between technology entrepreneurship and performance in Sewell Pharmaceuticals. Finally, there was significant relationship between innovation and performance in Sewell Pharmaceuticals. It was concluded that organization enjoy an attractive market possibility due to technology entrepreneurship. However, it was recommended that policy activities in organisation should be focused on the circumstances that facilitate the formation of innovative startups and the survival of young innovative firms.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.0 Background to the Study
1.1 Statement of the Problems
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Research Hypotheses
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Limitations of the Study
1.7 Justification of the Study
1.8 Organization of Study
1.9 Definition of Term
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.0 Preamble
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Concept of Technology Entrepreneurship
2.1.2 Technology Entrepreneurial Process
2.1.3 Characteristics of Technology Entrepreneurs
2.1.4 Features of Technological Entrepreneurship
2.1.5 Innovation
2.1.6 Classification of Innovation
2.1.7 Techno-Innovation to Techno-Entrepreneurship
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Disruptive Innovation Theory
2.2.2 Modern Theories of Entrepreneurship
2.3 Empirical Review
2.4 Historical Background of Sewell Pharmaceuticals
CHAPTER THREE: Methodology
3.0 Preamble
3.1 The Study Area
3.2 Population of the Study
3.2.1 Population Distribution
3.2.2 Sample Size and Procedure
3.3 Research Design
3.4 Type of Data and Instrumentation for Data Collection
3.5 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument
3.6 Model Specification
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis
4.0 Preamble
4.1 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.2 Analysis and Interpretation of Questions Relating to Variables
4.3 Test of Hypotheses
4.3.1 Hypotheses One
4.3.2 Hypotheses Two
4.3.3 Hypotheses Three
4.4 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.0 Preamble
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies
References
APPENDIX: Questionnaire
