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Knowledge creation theory of entrepreneurial orientation in social enterprises

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  • C. Weerakoon
  • A.J. McMurray
  • N. Rametse
  • P. Arenius

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This study advances the entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge creation literature by investigating the ways opportunities, motivations, and abilities to knowledge exchange and knowledge creation drive entrepreneurial orientation in social enterprises. Using a pretested and pilot-tested survey questionnaire, data was gathered from 112 Australian social enterprises. Path analysis results identified that opportunity and motivation influence ability, which subsequently affects knowledge exchange. Knowledge combination is preceded by knowledge exchange which consequently influences entrepreneurial orientation. Future studies may consider including moderating variables, and investigating the development of opportunities, motivations, and abilities of employees to spur entrepreneurial orientation in the social enterprise context.

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  • C. Weerakoon & A.J. McMurray & N. Rametse & P. Arenius, 2020. "Knowledge creation theory of entrepreneurial orientation in social enterprises," Journal of Small Business Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(4), pages 834-870, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ujbmxx:v:58:y:2020:i:4:p:834-870
    DOI: 10.1080/00472778.2019.1672709
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    1. Tendai Douglas Svotwa & Olumide Jaiyeoba & Mornay Roberts-Lombard & Charles Makanyeza, 2022. "Perceived Access to Finance, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy, Attitude Toward Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Ability, and Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Botswana Youth Perspective," SAGE Open, , vol. 12(2), pages 21582440221, May.
    2. Zhao, Xin & Xu, Yong & Vasa, László & Shahzad, Umer, 2023. "Entrepreneurial ecosystem and urban innovation: Contextual findings in the lens of sustainable development from China," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 191(C).

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