Entrepreneurial orientation and engagement of Pakistani small and medium enterprises in sustainable development practices: Mediating role of knowledge management

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeeshan Iqbal ◽  
Maimoona Malik
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The nexus between entrepreneurial orientation and performance: enabling roles of absorptive capacity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Raisal ◽  
Arun Kumar Tarofder ◽  
Aboobucker Ilmudeen
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeDeveloping countries’ economic growth very much depend on the successful performance of entrepreneurial-oriented firms. Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is a valuable conjecturer of firm success. This study mainly focuses on analyzing the effect of EO on the firm performance (FP) with the mediating role of absorptive capacity (ACAP).Design/methodology/approachTo test the hypothetical model, we collected 226 valid responses from senior managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The structural equation modeling technique is performed and research hypotheses are validated.FindingsThe findings show that the strong causal relations exit between EO, ACAP and FP. In brief, EO was found to be a predictor of ACAP, and ACAP has a strong positive impact on FP. Moreover, ACAP substantiated to be a mediator between EO and FP.Research limitations/implicationsA notable ramification of this finding is that for SMEs to enhance their performance via EO, the presence of ACAP as a mediator is essential.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study can be used as a basis to consider EO to increase firms' level of ACAP and to enhance FP. As a whole, the findings offer pragmatic insights for SMEs and pertinent stakeholders.Originality/valueSo far, little is known about the interrelationship between EO, ACAP and FP. Importantly, the mediating role of ACAP between EO and FP has remained unexplored. This study fills this gap in the existing literature.

scholarly journals Disentangling the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, organizational learning and small and medium enterprises performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-175
Author(s):  
Ramatu Abdulkareem Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

While a considerable amount of research has consistently established significant positive relations between entrepreneurial orientation and small and medium enterprises’ performance, there is a paucity of research examining the fundamental processes behind this relationship. To address this theoretical gap in the literature, this study examined the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and SME performance. Based on survey data collected from 193 SMEs, located in Kano metropolis, findings suggested that entrepreneurial orientation was significantly associated with SME performance. Furthermore, the results indicated that the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and SME performance was mediated by organizational learning. The implications of the results for explaining the performance of SMEs are discussed.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial networks, entrepreneurial orientation, and performance of small and medium enterprises: are dynamic capabilities the missing link?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Abu-Rumman ◽  
Ata Al Shraah ◽  
Faisal Al-Madi ◽  
Tasneem Alfalah
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networks ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises

AbstractPerformance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been addressed widely in the literature. Both developed and developing countries are highly concerned about the growth and performance of SMEs. The literature exploring performance is abundant, however, has certain controversies. To identify the reasons behind those controversies, this study was conducted with the aim being to identify the mediating role of dynamic capabilities which are developed by entrepreneurial networks and entrepreneurial orientation. The study collected the data from a sample of SMEs based in Jordan which were connected through a closed network and were the part of groups. The data was collected via an electronic questionnaire, and100 SMEs were contacted and invited to participate in the survey on a purposive sampling basis. Structural equation modelling was applied to identify the direct impacts and the mediating impact. The findings identified that amongst the chosen firms, entrepreneurial networking has an insignificant impact; however, entrepreneurial orientation has shown a significant positive impact. Furthermore, the mediating role of dynamic capabilities was significant in both the relationships. The findings suggested that the sector should develop strong networks and should consider strategic alliances to gain competitive edge. Future researchers are guided to implement the same framework along with the dimensions of the variable.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Networks, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: Are Dynamic Capabilities the Missing Link?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Abu-Rumman ◽  
Ata E. M. Al-Shra'ah ◽  
Faisal Al-Madi ◽  
Tasneem Alfalah
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networks ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Abstract Performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been addressed widely in the literature. Developed and developing both the countries are highly concerned about the growth and performance of small and medium enterprises. The literature over the performance is abundant, however, has certain controversies. To identify the reasons behind those controversies, this study has been conducted. the aim of the study was to identify the mediating role of dynamic capabilities which are developed by the entrepreneurial networks and entrepreneurial orientation. The study collected the data from those small and medium enterprises which were connected through a closed network and were the part of groups. The data was collected with the help of adopted questionnaire. 100 small and medium enterprises were contacted for the collection of data. The sample firms were chosen on purposive sampling basis. Structural equation modelling was applied to identify the direct impacts and the mediating impact. The findings identified that among the chosen firms, entrepreneurial networking has an insignificant impact, however, entrepreneurial orientation has shown a significant positive impact. Furthermore, the mediating role of dynamic capabilities was significant in both the relationships. The findings suggested that the sector should develop strong networks and should consider strategic alliances to gain competitive edge. Future researchers are guided to implement the same framework along with the dimensions of the variable.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Individual Perception between Individual Orientation and Intention towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Loon Koe ◽  
Shafinar Ismail ◽  
Mohd Halim Mahphoth ◽  
Rizuwan Abu Karim
Keyword(s):  
Formation Process ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Sustainable Entrepreneurship ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Individual Perception ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The negative effects of entrepreneurial activities on the environment should not be disregarded.  Sustainable entrepreneurship has been recognized as a  strategy in rectifying environmental issues through entrepreneurial activities.   However, developing sustainable entrepreneurs is still in its infancy stage in Malaysia. Most of Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still regard it as a new practice and not many of them have actually embarked on it. As such, this study investigated the formation process of intention towards sustainable entrepreneurship through individual orientation and individual perception.  This study surveyed  404  SMEs owner-managers in Malaysia through self-administered questionnaires. The results indicated that individual orientation positively and significantly related to intention towards sustainable entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, the results also showed a significant partially mediating the role of individual perception between individual orientation and intention towards sustainable entrepreneurship. This study contributed to the literature by confirming that the formation process of intention towards sustainable entrepreneurship was successfully influenced by two important determinants, namely individual orientation, and individual perception. Practically, it highlighted some crucial factors in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship among SMEs in Malaysia. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, intention, orientation, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), sustainability

scholarly journals Small but Stylish: Pushing Innovation Ambidexterity in International Small and Medium Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Faizah Mashahadi ◽  
Noor Hazlina Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
The Core ◽  
Enhance Efficiency ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been the core agents in accelerating growth and providing jobs opportunities for the nation. Indeed, with industrial revolution rapidly evolving, there is a stronger exigency for SMEs to explore new opportunities aims to enhance efficiency so that SMEs able to compete and grow internationally. Recent development has heightened the need for SMEs to involve in innovation activity as the means to improve competitiveness and sustaining performance becoming a reality. Many studies emphasize on the critical role of innovation ambidexterity in determining SMEs success but the existing studies yet to conclude the predecessor of innovation ambidexterity in internationally operated SMEs. This article aims to provide a conceptual model that explores the potential of international entrepreneurial orientation in determining innovation ambidexterity in international SMEs in Malaysia.

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Dynamic Capabilities

2019 ◽  
pp. 69-101
Author(s):  
Ana Sofia Coelho ◽  
Ana Lisboa ◽  
José Carlos M. R. Pinho
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Critical Resources

Currently, small and medium enterprises that are family businesses (SMEFs) assume an important role in the global economy. Further, innovation and flexibility became vital to firms' survival and prosperity in the market during these volatile times. Firms should not only possess critical resources, but also be able to recombine them. Characterized by resource restrictions, SMEFs can rely on dynamic capabilities to access resources and be competitive in the market. In this regard, networking capabilities (NC) and resource combinations (RC) such as exploitative and explorative product development and on market-related capabilities emerge as key dynamic capabilities. This chapter examines the role of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on NC and RC. Using a qualitative method of in-depth case study, the chapter analyzes 12 Portuguese SMEFs.

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