Disruptive Technologies as Strategic Tool for Enhancing Organizational Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Rivers State
Sr No:
Page No:
38-43
Language:
English
Authors:
Lucy Horace Owonte, PhD*
Received:
2025-05-30
Accepted:
2025-06-14
Published Date:
2025-06-17
Abstract:
In order to improve the organisational performance of small and medium-sized
businesses (SMEs) in Rivers State, this study focused on disruptive technologies as a
strategic tool. The study was directed by two research topics and investigated two null
hypotheses. The study used a correlational design. The sample was taken from a census
survey of 223 employees of Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs). To address the study
objectives and assess the hypotheses developed at the 0.05 level of significance, Pearson
Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was employed.
Findings showed that disruptive technologies and the organisational performance of SMEs
in Rivers State were correlated, and that there was a substantial association between the
categories of disruptive technologies and the improvement of SMEs' organisational
performance. Because of the correlation between the types of disruptive technologies
discussed and the improvement of SMEs' organisational performance, as well as the
relationship between disruptive technologies and organisational performance, it was
determined that SMEs would benefit from regular deployment of disruptive technologies if
they wanted to succeed in their businesses and maintain a larger market share in Rivers
State. The report suggests that in order for SMEs to be relevant in the business world, they
need be cautious of disruptive technologies and ready to adapt to changes and challenges
since the global market is changing due to these disruptions. Furthermore, SMEs should
keep using disruptive technologies to achieve success because they improve organisational
performance. However, they need increase their capacity by developing and keeping
employees who can effectively use the technologies.
Keywords:
Disruptive technologies, strategic tool, enhancing organizational performance, small and medium enterpriseses (SMEs).