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Entrepreneurial Orientation, Networking And Firm Growth: Evidence From A Transition Economy

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  • Tringe Krasniqi

    (University of Prishtina Hasan Prishtina)

  • Besnik A Krasniqi

    (University of Prishtina Hasan Prishtina)

  • Liridon Kryeziu

    (Riinvest Institute, and University for Business and Technology)

  • Saranda Lajqi

    (Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business)

  • Mirsim Ismajli

    (ESLG College)

  • Donika Bytyçi

    (ESLG College)

Abstract

Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) has become an important research domain in the entrepreneurship literature to analyze the ability of firms to maximize the opportunities in the market. Similarly, considering the distinct context of firms in transition economies, networks have become an integrated part of analyzing firms in these contexts. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of EO dimensions (innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking) and networks on micro-, small-, and medium enterprises' growth. This study employs a cross-sectional study on 438 firm owners/managers in four sectors in the case of Kosovo. Findings show highly statistically significant and positive results for all three dimensions: proactiveness, risk-taking, and innovativeness, and a positive and statistically significant relationship between networking and firm growth. All control variables remain consistent regarding statistical significance after introducing EO dimensions. Only when introducing the networking variable does the variable denoting university-level education become negative and statistically significant compared to the non-university education of managers.

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  • Tringe Krasniqi & Besnik A Krasniqi & Liridon Kryeziu & Saranda Lajqi & Mirsim Ismajli & Donika Bytyçi, 2024. "Entrepreneurial Orientation, Networking And Firm Growth: Evidence From A Transition Economy," Economic Thought and Practice, Department of Economics and Business, University of Dubrovnik, vol. 33(2), pages 351-376, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:avo:emipdu:v:33:y:2024:i:2:p:351-376
    DOI: 10.17818/EMIP/2024/2.1
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    • L21 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Business Objectives of the Firm
    • L25 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Performance
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing

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