Knowledge Management, Intellectual Capital and the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State, Nigeria.

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2010
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Kuye, O.L.
Adebakin, M.A.
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Abstract
The findings of this study revealed that knowledge management has a positive impact on the growth of SMEs. It demonstrates that knowledge orientation leads to survival and growth in the long run and that if (intangible assets) intellectual capital are effectively utilized and managed, it will add more to growth of SMEs than tangible asset. Therefore, managers and owners of SMEs should focus on acquiring, retaining and maximizing knowledge assets in order to survive in this present day business environment, as larger organization are doing.
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Knowledge Management , Small and Medium Enterprises
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Kuye,O.L. and Adebakin,M.A. (2010) Knowledge Management, Intellectual Capital and the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Contemporary Issues, University of Buea, Cameroon. Vol.10, (1), p. 114-124.