Entrepreneurial Behavior Research Articles

Multiple pathways linking commitment to the environment and green entrepreneurship behavior: the mediating and moderating analysis

Multiple pathways linking commitment to the environment and green entrepreneurship behavior: the mediating and moderating analysis

중국 4대 직할시 온라인 플랫폼 창업자의 창업동기, 개인역량, 창업환경요인이 창업행동에 미치는 영향 : 사업기회포착의 매개효과를 중심으로

With the technological advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, traditional manufacturing industries are transitioning to platform entrepreneurship utilizing AI and robotics technology. This shift contributes to national economic growth and job creation, aligning with the “Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation” initiative advocated by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in 2015, which drives the development of the platform economy. This study empirically analyzes the impact of entrepreneurial motivation, individual competencies, and entrepreneurial environmental factors on entrepreneurial behavior, with a mediating effect of business opportunity recognition, based on data collected from 515 online platform entrepreneurs in China’s four major municipalities. Using SPSS V. 24.0 and Process Macro 4.0 for analysis, the results indicate that economic and non-economic motivations, interpersonal competencies, digital utilization competencies, entrepreneurial education, financial status evaluation, and entrepreneurial support programs positively influence entrepreneurial behavior, with business opportunity recognition playing a crucial mediating role. Among these factors, financial status evaluation emerged as the most significant variable affecting entrepreneurial behavior. This finding demonstrates that an entrepreneur's ability to identify and evaluate business opportunities significantly impacts their entrepreneurial preparation and execution. Conversely, problem-solving competencies showed no direct effect on entrepreneurial behavior nor a mediating effect through business opportunity recognition. The traditional Chinese culture emphasizing guanxi (relationships) highlights the greater importance of interpersonal competencies over problem-solving or digital utilization competencies in business success. Therefore, to promote online platform entrepreneurship, it is essential to provide systematic financial education and continuous entrepreneurial support, enable networking and interpersonal skill‘s development programs, and offer practical support measures considering the impact of entrepreneurial environmental factors such as financial status evaluation on entrepreneurial behavior.

Understanding Entrepreneurial Commitment: A Test of Side-Bet Theory

This paper contributes to the burgeoning literature on entrepreneurial commitment by providing a first empirical investigation of Howard Becker’s side-bet theory in the context of nascent entrepreneurship. We investigate how different forms of commitment relate to both entrepreneurial behavior and various side-bet categories: satisfying conditions, non-work concerns, others’ expectations, impersonal bureaucratic arrangements, perceived lack of alternatives, individual adjustments to social positions, and self-presentation concerns. We collected data from a representative sample (n = 242) of individuals granted with the French national student-entrepreneur status (NSES). Results froms hierarchical linear regressions reveal different patterns of side bets associated with entrepreneurial commitment, depending on its nature (value-based or exchange-based) and on its focus (the project or the profession). Our study (1) extends side-bet theory to the field of entrepreneurship and (2) improves understanding of factors associated with commitment during the volitional phase of the entrepreneurial process.

RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE OF WORK STRESS ON INNOVATION BEHAVIOR OF R&D PERSONNEL IN ENTERPRISES

This study, based on the resource conservation theory, investigates how work pressure affects the innovative behavior of enterprise R&D personnel. Through a questionnaire survey of 866 enterprise R&D personnel, the study found that: (1) challenging work pressure has a positive impact on innovative behavior, while blocking work pressure has a negative impact on innovative behavior; (2) work vitality plays a mediating role between challenging work pressure and innovative behavior, while work burnout plays a mediating role between blocking work pressure and innovative behavior; (3) organizational support and error management atmosphere positively regulate the impact of challenging work pressure on innovative behavior, and negatively regulate the impact of blocking work pressure on innovative behavior. This study reveals the mechanism of work pressure affecting the innovative behavior of R&D personnel, and provides inspiration for enterprise management practice.

Dynamics in the Impact of Entrepreneurship Orientation on Corporate the Moderating Role of Environmental Performance

This study examines the impact of environmental dynamics on the relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and corporate performance in the Malaysian aviation industry, specifically investigating the mediating effect of environmental performance. The focus is on the influence of technological advancement, economic policy reorientation, and political and security stability on EO, as documented by Hina et al. (2020) and Haider et al. (2017), in relation to business performance. Additionally, the study explores the effect of environmental dynamism on this relationship. A quantitative approach was adopted, collecting data from 100 staff members of three selected Chinese airlines. The findings show a high correlation between EO and variables such as technological innovations, economic policy reforms, political stability, and security. It is confirmed that environmental changes positively influence the relationship between EO and business performance. The results suggest that companies with a higher level of EO are more competent in managing technology, adjusting economic policies, and thriving in politically and security-stable environments. This study offers valuable insights for strategic decision-making in the aviation industry, emphasizing the importance of fostering entrepreneurial behaviour and adaptive capacities to enhance organizational performance within dynamic business environments.

Probing Entrepreneurial Behavior and Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in Relation to the Kudumbashree Mission: An Analytical Study

The Kerala model exemplifies the transformative power of women's empowerment in fostering progressive development. Central to this model is Kudumbashree, the State Poverty Eradication Mission, acclaimed for its initiatives in poverty alleviation and women's empowerment. Despite Kudumbashree's promotion of women's entrepreneurship, challenges among micro - enterprises persist, necessitating an exploration of factors influencing their performance. This study examines the entrepreneurial dynamics within Kudumbashree, focusing on how entrepreneurial behaviour and competency impact micro - enterprise performance. Findings indicate that innovativeness, opportunity recognition, and business skills significantly drive revenue growth, while the roles of initiative, risk - taking, and management skills need further study. Recommendations include fostering innovation, encouraging initiative, offering risk management training, and enhancing management and business skills. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to empower women entrepreneurs, promoting economic empowerment, gender equality, sustainable development, and community empowerment in Kerala.

Analyze the Factors Affecting the Entrepreneurial Behavior among the Business Graduates of Bangladesh

Analyze the Factors Affecting the Entrepreneurial Behavior among the Business Graduates of Bangladesh

Navigating uncertainty: configurations of entrepreneurial behaviors for new venture performance

Purpose The entrepreneurial process often cannot be explained by a single entrepreneurial theory. Instead, it is more likely the result of the interaction between various entrepreneurial behavior patterns and different environmental conditions. However, existing research has frequently overlooked the complexity inherent in the entrepreneurial phenomenon. Building on a configurational perspective, this study aims to examine how new ventures can use different behavioral configurations to achieve high performance amid various uncertain environments. Design/methodology/approach Based on the survey data from 143 new start-ups in China’s software industry, this study uses fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). Findings This study jointly considers multiple entrepreneurial behaviors − causation, effectuation and entrepreneurial bricolage and different types of environmental uncertainty − state uncertainty, effect uncertainty and response uncertainty. The findings reveal three behavioral configurations for high/nonhigh new venture performance. Originality/value This study expands previous insights into the relationship between entrepreneurial behaviors and new venture performance from the perspective of configurational theory. Moreover, it offers new insights into the types of uncertainty, further refining our understanding of the uncertainties inherent in entrepreneurial activities.

PRIORITY DIRECTIONS OF ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT IN THE WAR CONDITIONS BASED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL TOOLS

The article examines the modern challenges faced by Ukrainian enterprises in war conditions and the strategic approaches to adapting to these challenges. As business leaders, policymakers, and analysts, your understanding and support are crucial. The current stage of Ukraine's economic development, characterized by high instability due to the full-scale invasion of Russia, dictates new conditions for the functioning of domestic enterprises. In these conditions, implementing information technologies and digital tools becomes critically important for ensuring sustainable development and adaptation of enterprises to new realities. The influence of the war on the strategic behavior of enterprises is considered in detail, emphasizing the need to adapt to rapid changes in the external environment. In constant uncertainty and risks, enterprises are forced to look for new development opportunities, actively implement information technologies, and diversify their activities. The main challenges and barriers faced by enterprises during the war are also analyzed. Among them are the lack of sufficient capital, limited access to credit funds, the unpredictability of the situation in Ukraine, the negative impact of government decisions on business, and others. To overcome these problems, enterprises must look for development directions and develop appropriate development strategies that consider internal opportunities and external threats. Digitization and the use of information technologies are becoming critical tools for achieving these goals, allowing enterprises to adapt to changes in the external environment quickly, increase the efficiency of their activities, and maintain competitiveness. Special attention is paid to such promising development directions as DefenseTech, FinTech and cyber security. These directions, with their significant potential for development in wartime, provide the necessary technological solutions to improve the security and efficiency of enterprises, offering a beacon of hope for the future. Thus, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of the priority directions of enterprise development in wartime conditions, with an emphasis on implementing information technologies and digital tools.

The Analysis of Trigger Factors of the Environmental Entrepreneurship Process in Saudi Arabia: An Innovative Approach

Environmental entrepreneurship is considered a critical avenue for sustainable development. Despite increasing studies on its benefits and impacts, we lack insights about its corresponding process. There is an increasing need for policymakers to know how to develop this process and what is required for its definition. This research aims to build an innovative theoretical model to explore the trigger factors for the environmental entrepreneurship process in Saudi Arabia, which is the ultimate focus point of this research. To achieve this objective, a deep literature review and a survey of expert entrepreneurs’ opinions were performed. Experts and professionals in entrepreneurship validated the opportunity of readiness factors identified. Data were gathered using a combined approach based on closed-ended questionnaires and arranged interviews according to a schedule. Employing the mixed influence matrix of cross-impact multiplications applied to classification (MICMAC) and the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach, the research identifies a hierarchical model of these factors, addressing why and how they interact according to a specific order and priorities. The investigation reveals 15 factors that are structured into three main levels of influence: (1) factors driving the adoption of environmental entrepreneurship orientation, (2) factors related to environmental entrepreneurship intention, and (3) factors for materializing environmental entrepreneurship behavior. The findings emphasize the complementarity between environmental entrepreneurship intention and orientation as a key factor in generating entrepreneurial behavior. This research pioneers the empirical exploration of environmental entrepreneurship as a process. It contributes significantly to theoretical and practical domains by offering a pragmatic framework and better understanding for policymakers and stakeholders to focus on key factors that facilitate this process. This paper is innovative because it uses the integrative ISM–MICMAC approach, supported by a primary and brief bibliometric analysis of entrepreneurship.

Unpacking Saudi Family Firm Performance Benefits of Entrepreneurial Orientation, Digitalization, Ambidexterity, and Involvements

This study aims to enhance family firm research by introducing contemporary concepts such as entrepreneurial orientation, digitalization, and ambidexterity. It develops hypotheses to examine their impacts on family firm performance, while also exploring the influence of family and generational involvements on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and family firm performance. Furthermore, the study investigates the mediating role of innovation ambidexterity in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance. Using a quantitative approach, this study analyzed data from 256 Saudi family firms through structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings indicate that both firm digitalization and entrepreneurial orientation significantly affect innovation ambidexterity. Additionally, entrepreneurial orientation and innovation ambidexterity have significant impacts on family firm performance. However, firm digitalization does not demonstrate a significant effect on family firm performance. Moreover, innovation ambidexterity mediates the relationship between digitalization (fully) and entrepreneurial orientation (partially) with family firm performance. This research highlights the importance for family firms seeking to combine entrepreneurial orientation with a high degree of digitalization to explore and leverage innovative practices, especially when family involvement holds greater significance than generational involvement. These findings reinforce the notion of revitalizing entrepreneurial orientations by involving new, well-educated generations. The study also calls for further empirical research on the potential of Saudi family firms and their generations to engage in entrepreneurial behaviors, ensuring their sustainability and modernization in the digital era.

Perceived Success and Entrepreneurial Identity in West Africa

This research aims to understand the Fake It Until You Make It (FIUYMI) culture and its impact on entrepreneurial identity in the West African startup ecosystem. Self-presentation is important for entrepreneurs and often they tend to exaggerate their success. In West Africa, this is usually the case for entrepreneurs that want to gain social acceptance among their peers and to secure funding. It is represented by a desire of belonging and is amplified with digital social platforms and peer pressure. This study aims to evaluate the impact of perceived success using mixed methods research with both qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative phase consists of semi-structured interviews with 20 startup founders from West Africa. The initial objective is to understand the motivations behind employing FIUYMI behaviour and its effect on the entrepreneurial identity and sense of success. A structured survey is then conveyed to 50 startup founders across the same region. The second objective is to quantitatively assess the prevalence of this behaviour and its impact on self-perception, and psychological well-being. Results suggest that FIUYMI is at first a good strategy for entrepreneurs to enhance perceived credibility and attract support and can be a positive tool for entrepreneurs to some extent as it boosts their confidence and network. It may later lead to psychological stress and has a perverse effect on entrepreneurs of not belonging to their community: Even when they achieve their desired outcome, they may consider their achievements to be fraudulent which is linked to a sense of imposter phenomenon. The research goal is to understand the complexities of perceived success and the ‘Fake it Until You Make it’ attitude in the West African context informing effective interventions in entrepreneurial behaviour. By showing its negative impact on an entrepreneur's journey, the research also aims to enhance accurate self-presentation and contribute to a more trustworthy entrepreneurial ecosystem in West Africa for entrepreneurs and investors.

Association Between Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Entrepreneurial Behavior & Attitudes

Entrepreneurship ecosystem and entrepreneurial behaviour & attitudes are significantly associated with several variables associated with social development, economic development, science & technological development, intellectual property right regime, geographical location, government policies, demographical profile, and cultural aspects of the people. This study creates entrepreneurship ecosystem development index (EEDI) and entrepreneurial behaviour & attitude index (EBAI) to explain the relative performance of entrepreneurship ecosystem and entrepreneurial behaviour & attitudes, respectively. Different indicators associated with entrepreneurship ecosystem and entrepreneurial behaviour & attitudes, respectively used to create EEDI and EBAI. These indicators are recognized as a key element of entrepreneurship ecosystem and entrepreneurial behaviour & attitudes by global entrepreneurship monitor (GEM). Subsequently, it examined the association of estimated EEDI and EBAI by including some relevant indicators as control variables in proposed empirical models.

Islamic Values Amplify Entrepreneurial Confidence Through Self-Efficacy

This study examines the impact of Islamic values on the entrepreneurial behavior of Muslim business owners within the Nahdliyyin Entrepreneurs Association (HPN), with self-efficacy serving as an intervening variable. Using a quantitative approach, the research employs structural equation modeling – partial least square (SEM-PLS) and purposive sampling. Data was gathered from 92 Muslim entrepreneurs who met the criteria, through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The analysis was conducted using SmartPLS4 software. The findings reveal that both Islamic values and self-efficacy significantly and positively influence the entrepreneurial behavior of Muslim entrepreneurs. However, self-efficacy does not mediate the relationship between Islamic values and entrepreneurial behavior. These results suggest that while Islamic values and self-efficacy individually contribute to entrepreneurial behavior, the mediating role of self-efficacy may require further investigation. The study highlights the importance of fostering Islamic values and personal confidence to enhance entrepreneurial success.

It’s all about resources: Narcissistic CEOs and entrepreneurial orientation during disruptions

Research regarding the influence of personality traits, such as narcissism, on entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is burgeoning, yet the role of affective and cognitive mechanisms is under-examined. Drawing from research on conservation of resources (COR) theory, entrepreneurial cognition and emotion, we examine the narcissism-EO relationship nexus. Specifically, we analyse the mediating role of the resource-induced coping heuristic (RICH) and the moderating influence of fear on the relationship between narcissism and EO. Longitudinal data from CEO-entrepreneurs of SMEs in six countries were collected during the COVID-19 disruptions. Results suggest that the RICH fully mediates the relationship between narcissism and EO. Fear of COVID-19 (FC-19) positively influenced EO and strengthened the narcissism-RICH relationship. Further, pandemic-related disruptions negatively influenced EO and attenuated the positive influence of FC-19 on EO. These findings offer insight into the drivers of entrepreneurial behaviour during times of disruption.

Cross-Efficiency Evaluation Method with Performance Level as a Management Objective in Consideration of Bounded Rationality

According to management by objectives (MBO) theory, the significance of management objectives must be considered as a reference point in a performance evaluation. Cross efficiency evaluation has always been considered to be one of the important performance evaluation methods. However, few studies to date have considered the impact of management objectives on cross efficiency. According to prospect theory, the choice of reference point will cause irrational psychology in decision makers. A management objective is a natural reference point, which will cause a ‘gain and loss’ psychology in enterprises and may create irrational psychology. Performance level is an important index by which to evaluate resource allocation, which in turn can be regarded as an important enterprise management objective. This paper proposes a cross efficiency evaluation method based on performance level. Cross efficiency evaluation models are constructed, based on the irrational psychology that occurs under organization objectives, personal objectives and composite objectives. This method not only considers the bounded rational behavior of enterprises, but is also more flexible. A numerical example is given to illustrate the application of the bounded rational cross efficiency evaluation method in data envelopment analysis (DEA) ranking.

Exploring entrepreneurial orientation dimensions in the property business: A scale development

This study investigates the dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (ENO) within the context of property business. A survey was conducted with 355 respondents to explore various dimensions of EO, including innovation, resilience quality, organisational culture, entrepreneurial capability, innovative marketing strategy, customer care, scalability, and effort. Results showed that the majority of respondents were male (54.90%) and belonged to Generation X (68.20%), with a significant portion from the Upper Northeast zone (53.50%). The study employed Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) with Promax rotation to identify EO dimensions, resulting in eight unique factors explaining 60.8% of the variance. These dimensions included Innovation Technology, Resilience Quality, Organizational Culture, Entrepreneurial Capability, Innovative Marketing Strategy, Customer Care, Scalability, and Effort. The study also conducted a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), confirming the reliability and validity of the proposed model. The calculated Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and composite reliability values met the convergent and discriminant validity criteria. Overall, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of EO in the property sector and provides insights for property businesses and policymakers to foster entrepreneurial behaviour and drive performance.

From Risk to Reward: Understanding the Influence of Generation Z and Personality Factors on Sustainable Entrepreneurial Behaviour

Entrepreneurial intent has transformed over the last few decades to respond to current environmental, societal and economic challenges. An essential role in this transformation has been bequeathed to Generation Z. This study aims to evaluate the influence of Generation Z personality traits measured by internal locus control, perceived creativity (PC), proactive personality (PP) and sustainable perceived behavioural control (SPBC) on sustainable entrepreneurial intention (SEI) when mediated by Generation Z’s perception of risk. The sample for this study was collected through a data collection instrument in which 505 young people from Portuguese Generation Z participated. A quantitative methodology was applied through the Partial Least Square method. The results show that the personality traits, PC, PP and sustainable perceived control behaviour of Generation Z positively influence their risk perception (RP) and SEI. In turn, RP positively influences the SEI of these young people. No statistically significant relationship was found between the internal locus control of Generation Z youth and RP or SEI. This study is key to expanding identity theory to the context of sustainable entrepreneurship among Generation Z youth, highlighting how RP shapes their entrepreneurial practices. By contributing to the still scarce literature on generational cohorts in the field of entrepreneurial activity, the study offers a valuable empirical analysis of the relationship between personality traits and entrepreneurial intention. In addition, it deepens understanding of the emerging concept of sustainable entrepreneurship, providing important insights for promoting environmentally responsible business practices among younger generations.

The Impact of Strategic Entrepreneurship Behaviors on Business Performance in Turkish SMES: The Role of Business Model Innovation and Competitive Intensity

The Impact of Strategic Entrepreneurship Behaviors on Business Performance in Turkish SMES: The Role of Business Model Innovation and Competitive Intensity

Local CEOs and environmentally-friendly enterprise behaviour

Using the Poisson regression method, this research analyses the impact of local CEOs on the environmentally friendly behaviours of enterprises and delves into the mechanisms, which have received limited attention in the literature. The findings reveal that local CEOs can significantly encourage enterprises to engage in environmentally friendly behaviours, and this influence is mediated primarily through internal motivation and external sanctions. Additionally, the research revealed that the promotion effect of local CEOs on the environmentally friendly behaviours of enterprises is more pronounced in regions with favourable natural endowments and in private enterprises. Even under the pressure of tenure, local CEOs continue to significantly stimulate the implementation of environmentally friendly practices and complement the formal institutional framework through their informal institutional role.