The Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Orientation And Entrepreneurial Leadership Towards SME Performance : Mediating Factor Of Innovation Performance
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Date
2016-12
Authors
Abdul Rahman, Nurulhasanah
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Despite the extensive research in the domain of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO)
and Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL), very little work has been done on small and
medium enterprises (SME). There is numerous financial assistance and supports have
been provided to SME, however the SME Performance is still considered as low. By
taking into account the relevance of these research topics, this study aims to identify the
relationship between EO and EL towards SME Performance with Innovation
Performance as a mediator. In order to achieve these objectives, quantitative approach is
chosen and questionnaires are collected from 285 SME in Penang. The sampling
technique used is Disproportionate Stratified Systematic Sampling. Statistical Package
of Social Science (SPSS) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) are used to test the
research model and verify all hypotheses on the direct and indirect relationships of EO
and EL through Innovation Performance on SME Performance. The results of this study
showed that only two dimensions of EO (innovativeness and proactiveness) have
significant relationships with SME Performance. However, risk-taking and both
dimensions of EL failed to reveal the direct impact on SME Performance.
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The relationship between entrepreneurial orientation , mediating factor of innovation performance