Abstract:Extant literature on impact of board capital on firm innovativeness, was prior to this research inconclusive, with some studies showing positive, negative or no effect. Anchored on agency, resource dependence and social capital theories, the researcher sought to determine impact of social capital on innovativeness in banks. Kenya has experienced innovations in the banking sector driven by mobile technologies. The researcher hypothesized that social capital positively impacts firm innovativeness. Independent va… Show more
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