Small and Medium Enterprises $($SMEs$)$ have a unique set of challenges that can impede innovation.

The question should be small to medium enterprises $($SMEs$)$ innovate or not? This is a dilemma

for many business owners and leaders in the era of Industry $4\mathrm{.}0.$ The answer is a complex one. It

depends on the specific business, available resources, market landscape, etc.

a$)$ Discuss three $(3)$ types of resources that every innovator needs to smoothly implement their

innovations.

b$)$ Discuss the barriers to the Diffusion of Innovation$/$Adoption process in an entrepreneurial

firm.

c$)$ Evaluate why SMMEs should be innovative organisations in the era of industry $4\mathrm{.}0(15$ marks$)$

d$)$ Suggest five $(5)$ ways in which business organisations in Botswana might encourage its

employees to generate new ideas and be innovate. Give examples from companies or

organisations of your choice to illustrate your points.