Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions on Performance of Small Enterprises: Do Entrepreneurial Competencies Matter?

Mukaram Ali Khan, Syed Sohaib Zubair, Kashif Rathore, Maryam Ijaz, Sumreen Khalil & Muhammad Khalil | (2021) Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions on Performance of Small Enterprises: Do Entrepreneurial Competencies Matter?, Cogent Business & Management, 8:1, 1943241, DOI: 10.1080/233119

2 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2021

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Mukaram Ali Khan

Riphah International University

Dr Syed Sohaib Zubair

Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab

Kashif Rathore

University of the Punjab (PU)

Maryam Ijaz

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School

No Name

University of the Punjab (PU) - Institute of Quality and Technology Management

Muhammad Khalil

Riphah International University

Date Written: June 27, 2021

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) in determining the Enterprise Performance (EP) during Covid-19. Moreover, in context of this relationship, the mediating role of Entrepreneurial Competencies (EC) has also been investigated in influencing the EO and EP connection. This quantitative study employs techniques for operationalizing and quantifying the variables under consideration followed by various statistical operations using SPSS and AMOS in order to test and explore the relationship as proposed in the conceptual framework, using data from 386 small enterprises as sample identified through Systematic random sampling. The analysis revealed that a positive relationship exists among all the constructs directly as well as through the mediator (EC). However, the strongest direct relation existed between Risk Taking Propensity (RTP) and Enterprise Performance. Moreover, when EC is introduced as the mediator between the dependent and independent variables, again RTP path showed the strongest link. Several governments, particularly in the underdeveloped or developing countries try to support and boost the development of small businesses for the achievement of developmental objectives as well as to address the challenge of unemployment. This research explores both these key components in the context of Pakistan, testing the importance of EO and EC for small businesses. This study also provides the roadmap for policy makers to strengthen small enterprises for better performance.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Orientation; Entrepreneurial Competencies; Enterprise Performance; Small Enterprises.

JEL Classification: L26, M00, O00

Suggested Citation

Khan, Mukaram Ali and Zubair, Dr Syed Sohaib and Rathore, Kashif and Ijaz, Maryam and Name, NO and Khalil, Muhammad, Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions on Performance of Small Enterprises: Do Entrepreneurial Competencies Matter? (June 27, 2021). Mukaram Ali Khan, Syed Sohaib Zubair, Kashif Rathore, Maryam Ijaz, Sumreen Khalil & Muhammad Khalil | (2021) Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation Dimensions on Performance of Small Enterprises: Do Entrepreneurial Competencies Matter?, Cogent Business & Management, 8:1, 1943241, DOI: 10.1080/233119, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3874943

Mukaram Ali Khan

Riphah International University ( email )

Sector 1-14
274, Peshawar road, Rawalpindi
Islamabad, Federal 44000
Pakistan

Dr Syed Sohaib Zubair (Contact Author)

Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab ( email )

New Campus
Pakistan
Lahore, PA Punjab 54000
Pakistan

Kashif Rathore

University of the Punjab (PU)

New Campus
Pakistan
Lahore, PA Punjab 54000
Pakistan

Maryam Ijaz

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School ( email )

New South Wales 2109
Australia

NO Name

University of the Punjab (PU) - Institute of Quality and Technology Management ( email )

New Campus
Lahore, Punjab 54590
Pakistan

Muhammad Khalil

Riphah International University ( email )

Sector 1-14
274, Peshawar road, Rawalpindi
Islamabad, Federal 44000
Pakistan

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