Entrepreneurial Commitment Research Articles

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.

What Drives Internet Entrepreneurial Commitment in Taiwan

This study identifies the determinants of Internet entrepreneurial commitment by integrating the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and diffusion of innovation theory (DOI). It hypothesizes six determinants—relative advantage/perceived desirability, complexity, compatibility, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control/perceived feasibility—alongside two moderators: job type and personal innovativeness. The research model was empirically tested with data collected from 220 respondents using multiple regression analysis. The findings endorse the integration of TPB and DOI in analyzing Internet entrepreneurial commitment determinants. However, the significance of these six determinants varies according to job type and personal innovativeness. Educators, policy makers, and venture investors can use the findings to design fostering programs and curriculums that are customized to individuals according to their different personal characteristics to enhance Internet entrepreneurial commitment.

Effects of Student Entrepreneurs’ Perceptions on Environmental Factors and Internal Factors on Entrepreneurial Commitment

Background and Objectives: Recently, there has been a notable increase in the number of student entrepreneurs in Thailand's entrepreneurial landscape. Understanding the factors that influence their commitment to entrepreneurship is crucial for fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of environmental and internal factors on the level of entrepreneurial commitment exhibited by student entrepreneurs in Thailand. Methodology: This study employed a quantitative approach to investigate perceived educational support, structural support, informal network support, and formal network support as primary environmental factors. Additionally, internal factors such as attitude towards failure, perceived capability, and need for achievement were considered. The sample comprised 157 student entrepreneurs from various universities in Thailand, invited to participate via a tailored online questionnaire. The analysis was conducted using the data that was gathered from the participants. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized in order to derive significant insights from the data. Descriptive statistics were utilized to summarize the distribution of responses and the characteristics of the participants. To enhance comprehension of the interconnections among the variables and entrepreneurial commitment, a multiple regression analysis was performed. Main Results: The investigation produced strong conclusions on how environmental and internal factors affect student entrepreneurs' dedication to their businesses. Perceived informal and formal network support were shown to be substantially (p < 0.05) linked with entrepreneurial commitment among the environmental factors. This demonstrates how crucial social and networking factors are in determining students' inclination toward entrepreneurship. Two internal factors showed a significant link (p < 0.05) with entrepreneurial commitment: the attitude toward failure and the need for achievement. These findings suggest that the psychological components of each individual student entrepreneur are a major determinant of their level of commitment. Discussions: The results imply that student entrepreneurs' support networks play a critical role in determining how committed they are to their business ventures. Students are more likely to be committed to their businesses if they feel that their formal and informal networks encourage them strongly. These networks may offer guidance, materials, and accessibility to worthwhile opportunities, boosting their confidence and perseverance. Furthermore, an individual's mindset regarding failure and need for achievement are internal characteristics that significantly influence their level of entrepreneurial engagement. Students who have a strong drive for success and a positive outlook on failure are more likely to stick with their business ventures through obstacles and disappointments. Conclusions: The study identifies key factors influencing Thai student entrepreneurs' commitment to entrepreneurship, emphasizing internal and environmental variables. It underscores the importance of enhancing cooperation networks and mentoring opportunities for student entrepreneurs. Policymakers and educational institutions should prioritize initiatives such as tailored entrepreneurial education programs that address psychological aspects like resilience to failure and the drive for achievement. Recognizing and addressing these factors could foster a more robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Thailand, supporting the growth of student-led businesses. Further research exploring diverse variables is recommended to refine strategies for nurturing an entrepreneurial culture in the region.

Hidden stories and the dark side of entrepreneurial commitment

PurposeEntrepreneurs are generally considered to be committed in order to strive for highly desirable goals, such as growth or commercial success. However, commitment is a multidimensional concept and may have asymmetric relationships with positive or negative entrepreneurial outcomes. This paper aims to provide a nuanced perspective to show under what conditions commitment may be detrimental for entrepreneurs and lead to overinvestment.Design/methodology/approachUsing a sample of entrepreneurs from incubators in France (N = 437), this study employs a configurational perspective, fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), to identify which commitment profiles lead entrepreneurs to overinvest different resources in their entrepreneurial projects.FindingsThe paper exposes combinations of conditions that lead to overinvestment and identifies five different commitment profiles: an “Affective profile”, a “Project committed profile”, a “Profession committed profile”, an “Instrumental profile”, and an “Affective project profile”.Originality/valueThe results show that affective commitment is a necessary condition for entrepreneurs to conduct overinvesting behaviors. This complements previous linear research on the interdependence between affect and commitment in fostering detrimental outcomes for nascent entrepreneurs.

The Price of Success: Balancing the Effects of Entrepreneurial Commitment, Work-Family Conflict on Entrepreneurial Performance

The Price of Success: Balancing the Effects of Entrepreneurial Commitment, Work-Family Conflict on Entrepreneurial Performance

The Impact of Creativity, Work Motivation, and Entrepreneurial Commitment on Business Performance in Indonesian Specialty Food Industry

This mixed-method study explored the complex connections between creativity, work motivation, entrepreneurial commitment, and SME success in the ever-evolving specialty food industry. While previous studies have extensively explored the impact of various variables on business performance, there has been little emphasis on understanding how these factors specifically affect the Indonesian specialty food industry. The study aimed to investigate how these variables brought impact on business performance in the Indonesian specialty food industries. With a focus on 270 culinary entrepreneurs operating within the small and medium-scale sector in Indonesia, this research employed a comprehensive approach, encompassing documentation, observation, structured questionnaires, and interviews. The findings illuminated the substantial influence of creativity, work motivation, and entrepreneurial commitment on business performance. In light of these discoveries, this study offered invaluable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and entrepreneurs alike, emphasising the need for tailored strategies and support mechanisms that could cater to the unique demands of the specialty food industry. By delving into these essential elements, this study seeks to empower individuals and organizations in the specialty food industry to maximize their efficiency and strengthen their dedication to entrepreneurship, leading to increased success in the market. Affirming the established link between creativity, motivation, and entrepreneurial commitment, this study introduced novel insights, suggesting that these factors played a pivotal role in driving innovations across goods production, business strategies, marketing and sales, as well as policies, thereby providing a foundation for accelerated advancements in entrepreneurial endeavors.

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE AND PERSONALITY AS DRIVERS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMITMENT: A STUDY ON DISABLED MICRO-BUSINESS OWNERS

Micro-enterprises have become one of the main drivers of economic growth, with business owners playing an important role in building the local economy. This presents both opportunities and challenges for people with disabilities who own micro-enterprises. One factor that is believed to have a major influence on entrepreneurial success is the entrepreneurial competence and personality of the business owner. Entrepreneurial competencies include the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to manage a business effectively. In addition, the personality of business owners is also thought to influence their commitment to their own business. A proactive, creative and risk-taking personality tends to be positively correlated with entrepreneurial commitment. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of entrepreneurial competence and personality on the entrepreneurial commitment of micro business owners with disabilities. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach using a questionnaire to obtain data with a sample of 133 respondents of micro business owners with disabilities in three cities in Central Java, Indonesia. This research uses primary data collected directly by the researcher. The data analysis technique uses PLS-SEM with SmartPLS 3.0. Based on hypothesis testing that has been carried out, it is found that entrepreneurial competence and personality have a positive effect on entrepreneurial commitment in micro business owners with disabilities located in three regions in Central Java.

Les apiculteurs chinois, ces pauvres hères

In China, beekeepers generally remain in the shadows. Most are transhumant, and their rustic lifestyle and rudimentary tasks place them at odds with contemporary social norms, between the plant and animal world and the human community, strangers among their compatriots. In the eyes of a Chinese society that values the group, their existence remains associated with the image of poor, hard-working and solitary peasants, almost marginal, despite their genuine entrepreneurial commitment. In social representations, beekeepers are either folkloric or invisible, free and therefore suspect, and potentially exploitable. Drawing on contemporary literature, documentary and journalistic production, we will sketch out the contours of this little-known profession as seen by its Chinese compatriots.

Family firm entrepreneurship and sustainability initiatives: Women as corporate change agents

AbstractFamily businesses are often seen as key players in efforts to increase sustainability due to their transgenerational focus. Researchers have reported that companies strengthen their commitment to sustainability as they consolidate their entrepreneurial commitment, but the existing knowledge about drivers of family firms' sustainability choices is limited. This study sought to fill related research gaps by exploring the relationships between five entrepreneurial orientation (EO) components—risk taking, innovativeness, proactiveness, competitive aggressiveness and autonomy—and family businesses' sustainability initiatives. These companies comprise a unique research context in terms of the EO‐sustainability link due to their focus on continuity and propensity to create value for future generations. In addition, women increasingly hold leadership positions within family businesses, and studies have categorised both entrepreneurship and sustainability as gendered processes. Thus, this research also explored female chief executive officers' (CEOs) moderating role as corporate change agents who influence the EO‐sustainability initiatives relationship. Analyses were conducted using primary data collected from 195 privately held family firms in Poland. The results indicate that only one EO component (innovativeness) is significantly associated with family businesses' sustainability initiatives and that CEO gender moderates the links between two EO components (proactiveness and autonomy) and sustainability. Thus, this article contributes to the management literature by exploring the role of women leaders as change agents for sustainability in family firms. Other significant theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.

Membangun Komitmen Berwirausaha Melalui Motivasi Berwirausaha dan Kepuasan Kerja Pada Industri Kecil Menengah (IKM)

The goal of this research was to better comprehend the impact of leadership style, entrepreneurial drive, and job satisfaction on employee dedication to the workplace. The quantitative methodology used in this study allows for detailed descriptive analysis. A lengthy questionnaire with several statements and assessments on a Likert Scale was used to compile the data for this study. One hundred people took part in this research since they were chosen at random. The analysis procedure often involves the use of SPSS, a statistical tool. Leadership style was shown to positively correlate with all measures of work satisfaction, as well as with measures of entrepreneurial commitment, job satisfaction, and entrepreneurial motivation.

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMITMENT SEBAGAI MEDIATOR HUBUNGAN ANTARA ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY DAN KINERJA BISNIS

bjective: The goal of this investigation to understand and analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and commitment and business performance, as well as the function of entrepreneurial commitment as a mediator in that relationship. A total of 250 independent coffee shops are thought to make up the research population. Due to the usage of the Krejcie and Morgan 1970 table, a total of 108 Coffee Shop MSMEs in South Tangerang were included in the research sample.Methodology: The PLS-SEM approach is utilized to analyze the data, and SmartPLS software is employed as tool for statistical testing.Findings: At a 5% level of confidence, the hypotheses H1, H2, and H3 are accepted, and the path coefficient values are positive.Conclusion: The study's findings indicate that: (1) Business Performance is positively and significantly impacted by entrepreneurial self-efficacy. That is to say, self-efficacy Coffee business owners in South Tangerang have faith in their capacity to manage a company and generate financial performance. (2) The performance of a company benefits from entrepreneurial commitment. Inferring that business actors still have a strong desire (commitment) to manage a firm and earn profits, UMKM South Tangerang Coffee Shops' current actions are demonstrably substantiation on respect (3) Business performance is also significantly impacted by entrepreneurial self-efficacy. entrepreneurship dedication. (4) The study's findings also point to the importance of entrepreneurial commitment as a mediator in the relationship between self-efficacy and business performance.

Perceived university support and environment as a factor of entrepreneurial intention: Evidence from Western Transdanubia Region.

The exploration of entrepreneurship has become a priority for scientific research in recent years. Understanding this phenomenon is particularly important for the transformation of entrepreneurship into action, which is a key factor in early-stage entrepreneurial activity. This gains particular relevance in the university environment, where, in addition to the conventional teaching and research functions, the entrepreneurial university operation based on open innovation, as well as the enhancement of entrepreneurial attitudes of researchers and students, are receiving increased attention. This study is based on a survey conducted among students attending a Hungarian university of applied science in Western Transdanubia Region who have demonstrated their existing entrepreneurial commitment by joining a national startup training and incubation programme. The main research question of the study is to what extent student entrepreneurship intention is influenced by the environment of the entrepreneurial university ecosystem and the support services available at the university. A further question is whether these factors are able to mitigate the negative effects of internal cognitive and external barriers by enhancing entrepreneurial attitudes and perceived behavioural control. The relatively large number of students involved in the programme allows the data to be analysed using SEM modelling. The results indicate a strong covariance between the perceived university support and environment among students. Another observation is the distinct effect of these institutional factors on perceived behavioural control of students.

Entrepreneurial Performance Model: A Business Perspective in the Digital Economy Era

The adequacy of digital literacy (DL) among entrepreneurs can trigger the birth of readiness and ability to carry out digital transformation (DT) in relevant business processes and models in the digital economy era to improve entrepreneurial performance with better competitiveness. Also the existence of an entrepreneurial commitment to market orientation (MO) will facilitate business success. This research identifies and explores entrepreneurial performance (EP) models in the digital economy era in terms of DT, DL and MO mediation. The path analysis model was used to test the combined interaction of DT and DL with EP, and the MO relationship that mediates all three. The findings, DT and DL had a significant positive effect on MO both individually and jointly. DT directly has a significant positive effect on EP, also DL directly has a significant positive effect on EP. Sobel test results, it is known that DT has an insignificant positive effect on EP through MO, while DL has a significant positive effect on EP through MO. MO has the mediating effect of DT and DL relationships in influencing EP, consequently MO has a positive impact on EP. This research offers a framework for the performance model of entrepreneurship in a business perspective in the era of the digital economy. The adoption and modification of marketing mix factors into new marketing mix models is necessary to support the implementation of strategies and practices. An exploration of the influence of innovative new marketing mix models on DT practices, DL readiness and MO clarity in the context of entrepreneurship, as well as their implications for business performance, can be considered as future research directions.

The Influence Of Entrpreneuriaal Knowledge, Social Skills And Self-Efficacy In Commitment To Running A Bussiness In Covid-19 Pandemic Period

This is a study on the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge, social skills, and self-efficacy on commitment to running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic (case study of independent entrepreneurial students at the Jakarta State University). This study aims to determine the influence exerted by entrepreneurial knowledge, social skills on entrepreneurial commitment directly or through influencing factors, namely self-efficacy. In particular, this study uses the classical assumption test, requirements analysis test and path analysis. Empirical results show entrepreneurial knowledge, social skills and self-efficacy have an effect on entrepreneurial commitment. Further analysis reveals that entrepreneurial knowledge and social skills affect entrepreneurial commitment through self-efficacy. The regression equation means that if the Entrepreneurial Knowledge variable increases by one unit, the Entrepreneurial Commitment will increase by 0.205 or by 20.5%. Furthermore, if Social Skills are increased by one unit, then Entrepreneurial Commitment will increase by 0.465 or 46.5%. Furthermore, if Self-efficacy increases by one unit, then Entrepreneurial Commitment will increase by 0.258 or by 25.8%. The regression equation means that if the Entrepreneurial Knowledge variable increases by one unit, then Self-efficacy will increase by 0.647 or 64.7%. Furthermore, if Social Skills increase by one unit, then Self-efficacy will increase by 0.306 or by 30.6%.

The Influence Of Entrpreneuriaal Knowledge, Social Skills And Self-Efficacy In Commitment To Running A Bussiness In Covid-19 Pandemic Period

This is a study on the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge, social skills, and self-efficacy on commitment to running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic (case study of independent entrepreneurial students at the Jakarta State University). This study aims to determine the influence exerted by entrepreneurial knowledge, social skills on entrepreneurial commitment directly or through influencing factors, namely self-efficacy. In particular, this study uses the classical assumption test, requirements analysis test and path analysis. Empirical results show entrepreneurial knowledge, social skills and self-efficacy have an effect on entrepreneurial commitment. Further analysis reveals that entrepreneurial knowledge and social skills affect entrepreneurial commitment through self-efficacy. The regression equation means that if the Entrepreneurial Knowledge variable increases by one unit, the Entrepreneurial Commitment will increase by 0.205 or by 20.5%. Furthermore, if Social Skills are increased by one unit, then Entrepreneurial Commitment will increase by 0.465 or 46.5%. Furthermore, if Self-efficacy increases by one unit, then Entrepreneurial Commitment will increase by 0.258 or by 25.8%. The regression equation means that if the Entrepreneurial Knowledge variable increases by one unit, then Self-efficacy will increase by 0.647 or 64.7%. Furthermore, if Social Skills increase by one unit, then Self-efficacy will increase by 0.306 or by 30.6%.

Entrepreneurial commitment, entrepreneurial competence, towards business performance through business competitiveness development

Wajo Regency is the best silk weaving industrial area in South Sulawesi, but the emergence of several competitors for silk fabrics from abroad, and various modern-style fabric products that are variously supplied by wholesalers from outside the South Sulawesi area indirectly affect the movement of market. This study aims to determine the effect of entrepreneurial commitment, entrepreneurial competence and competitiveness of the silk industry on the business performance of silk entrepreneurs. The type of research is a quantitative research methodology. The research was conducted on a silk business located in Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi Province. A total of 357 samples were obtained using the cluster random sampling technique based on the Krejcie and Morgan tables. Data collection method employing a scale that uses the Likert scale. Data analysis techniques using the SmartPLS 3.0 software's path analysis, it was found that commitment, entrepreneurial competence has a significant effect on business performance, commitment has a significant effect on the development of competitiveness, and entrepreneurial competence has not significant effect on the development of competitiveness. The results found that the entrepreneurial competence of silk entrepreneurs was still lacking in developing the competitiveness of the silk business.

The Influence Of Labor Recruitment, Entrepreneurship Training, Entrepreneurial Orientation, And Organizational Innovation On The Performance Of Entrepreneurs With Entrepreneurial Commitment As The Intervening Variable

This research examined and analyzed the performance of embroidery entrepreneurs in Aceh in five regencies consisting of embroidery entrepreneurs in Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Bireun, Lhokseumawe, and West Aceh. The sampling method used was Proportional Stratified Sampling, which then carried out random sampling in each city or district and obtained 198 embroidery entrepreneurs. This research used AMOS Structural Equation Model (SEM) as a tool for data analysis. The results revealed that Labor Recruitment, Entrepreneurship Training, and Entrepreneurial Orientation positively influenced Entrepreneurial Commitment and Entrepreneur Performance. Meanwhile, organizational innovation had no positive influence on entrepreneurial commitment and Entrepreneur performance. The entrepreneurial commitment acted out as the intervening variable mediated the relationship between labor recruitment and Entrepreneur Performance (Fully Mediated). The entrepreneurial commitment did not act as an intervening variable and did not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial training and Entrepreneur Performance (Partially Mediated). The entrepreneurial commitment did not act as an intervening variable and did not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and Entrepreneur Performance (Partially Mediated). The entrepreneurial commitment did not act as an intervening variable and did not mediate the relationship between

The Influence Of Labor Recruitment, Entrepreneurship Training, Entrepreneurial Orientation, And Organizational Innovation On The Performance Of Entrepreneurs With Entrepreneurial Commitment As The Intervening Variable

This research examined and analyzed the performance of embroidery entrepreneurs in Aceh in five regencies consisting of embroidery entrepreneurs in Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Bireun, Lhokseumawe, and West Aceh. The sampling method used was Proportional Stratified Sampling, which then carried out random sampling in each city or district and obtained 198 embroidery entrepreneurs. This research used AMOS Structural Equation Model (SEM) as a tool for data analysis. The results revealed that Labor Recruitment, Entrepreneurship Training, and Entrepreneurial Orientation positively influenced Entrepreneurial Commitment and Entrepreneur Performance. Meanwhile, organizational innovation had no positive influence on entrepreneurial commitment and Entrepreneur performance. The entrepreneurial commitment acted out as the intervening variable mediated the relationship between labor recruitment and Entrepreneur Performance (Fully Mediated). The entrepreneurial commitment did not act as an intervening variable and did not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial training and Entrepreneur Performance (Partially Mediated). The entrepreneurial commitment did not act as an intervening variable and did not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and Entrepreneur Performance (Partially Mediated). The entrepreneurial commitment did not act as an intervening variable and did not mediate the relationship between

Should I Stay orSshould I go? Predictive Effects of Commitment on Long-Term Entrepreneurial Action

Our research addresses the entrepreneurial intention-action gap, by examining the predictive effect of goal intention and commitment on long-term entrepreneurial action. Building on recent research adapting Allen and Meyer’s model of commitment to nascent entrepreneurship, it explores how different profiles of commitment can lead the entrepreneur to persist within the same project (entrepreneurial persistence), or to start a new one (serial entrepreneurship). A longitudinal survey was conducted within a timeframe of 18 months on a sample of nascent entrepreneurs (n = 161). Our results demonstrate that commitment predicts long-term entrepreneurial action, but that the nature of this behavior depends on entrepreneurs’ commitment profile. While commitment to the project is positively associated with entrepreneurial persistence, commitment to the entrepreneurial profession leads to serial entrepreneurship. Our study is the first one to empirically test the predictive effect of commitment on long-term entrepreneurial action. It contributes to literature on the entrepreneurial intention-action gap, as well as an emerging literature on entrepreneurial commitment. Our results are also important for incubators, in their effort to individualize their support offer, but also for increasing entrepreneurs’ self-awareness and transparency with their stakeholders.

The Emergence of Obsessive Entrepreneurial Passion and its Influence on the Mental Well-being

Experiencing intense positive emotions towards engaging in business activities can bring undesirable consequences to entrepreneurs’ lives. Despite potentially leading to unfavourable outcomes of this intense engagement, entrepreneurs often continue to be obsessively passionate about entrepreneurial activities. Yet, we still know little about what factors drive obsessive entrepreneurial passion and their individual-level implications. Recognising the importance of intrapersonal and interpersonal forces that fuel entrepreneurial passion, we employ two constructs, namely, affective entrepreneurial commitment and perceived competitive pressure as the potential antecedents of obsessive entrepreneurial passion. Empirical analyses of responses from 218 Sri Lankan entrepreneurs confirm that affective entrepreneurial commitment and perceived competitive pressure fuel obsessive entrepreneurial passion, which in turn negatively affect entrepreneurs’ mental well-being. Importantly, we discover that obsessive passion has a mediating effect on the relationship between the driving forces of obsessive entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurs’ mental well-being. Our study provides new insights into the factors that impact entrepreneurial passion and shed light on the dark side of entrepreneurship by highlighting the negative implications of obsessive entrepreneurial passion to entrepreneurs’ mental well-being.