Critical Success Tools for Research and Development Cycle at Indian SMEs - A Theoretical Framework

This paper provides a review of literature for the identification of the critical success tools (CSTs) for the development of R & D cycle at Indian SMEs. It proposed a theoretical framework in terms of R & D cycle for the instrument development and testing in future research. The findings of the secondary data review along with the proposed theoretical framework will help the stakeholders to know the various possible aspects of the R & D cycle at Indian SMEs .It will also help to integrate the concept of R & D with the innovation and strategic management for Indian SMEs. It will provide guidance to the various agencies to formulate the strategies and policies to boost the innovation at Indian SMEs that will finally promote systematic implementation of innovation strategies during the regular management process at Indian SMEs along with the CSTs supported by environmental analysis