SME Clustering Based on Innovation Needs
Abstract
Innovation is a competitive obligation for the SMEs but the needs vary by region. In this study, Turkish SMEs in Thrace region are clustered using Fuzzy C-Means which is a strong clustering tool for qualitative data, in order to compare the past and current innovational needs of SMEs. Similar questions are surveyed in 2007 and 2011 and the results are evaluated to emphasize the innovation based improvements.
