The impact of entrepreneurial orientation and network capabilities on international performance

Abstract

Abstract: In recent decades,entrepreneurial orientation has become the focus of entrepreneurship scholars.In addition,the studies on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance and its the influencing mechanism are slowly becoming in-depth. The influence of entrepreneurial orientation and network capabilities on international performance and the relationship between them are empirically discussed and examined through structural equation models using partial least squares method with the evidence from international manufacturing firms in China. The results show that not only a high degree of entrepreneurial orientation has a positive effect on international performance, but also network capabilities, as another important influencing factor, have a positive effect on it. Moreover, it is found that the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and international performance would be moderated by network capabilities.

Key words: enterprise management, moderating effect, structural equation model, entrepreneurial orientation, network capability

CLC Number:

F270

Wang Guoshun, Yang Fan. The impact of entrepreneurial orientation and network capabilities on international performance[J]. Science Research Management, 2011, 32(10): 144-150.

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