The impact of R&D activities on innovation in Algerian industrial firms: A structural equation model, SEM-PLS approach

Abstract

This study aims to measure the impact of R&D activities on innovation in the Algerian industrial firms.Our study sample consists of 216 staff members working in the research and development activities in the industrial sector. We have measured the basic inputs elements of R&D through macro policies, intellectual capital and partnership, while the output side was measured through innovation, market share, sales growth, exports, competitiveness, new products and patents rate. By using structural equation model (SEM-PLS) approach, the study concluded that innovation is no longer a priority in the Algerian industrial firms.