Entrepreneurship Orientation and Firm Performance: The Mediating Effect of Dynamic Capabilities and Government Support to SME Businesses in Ghana [before doctoral defense]
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Tartalom: https://phd.lib.uni-corvinus.hu/1499/
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Témakör = Vállalati szervezet
Témakör = Közigazgatás, államigazgatás
Típus = Disszertáció
Cím:
Entrepreneurship Orientation and Firm Performance: The Mediating Effect of Dynamic Capabilities and Government Support to SME Businesses in Ghana [before doctoral defense]
Létrehozó:
Alhaji Husseini, Sadick
Dátum:
2026
Téma:
Vállalati szervezet
Közigazgatás, államigazgatás
Tartalmi leírás:
The concept of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) has evolved through distinct periods, shaping scholarly discourse and managerial practices. It entails a firm's strategic stance involving risk-taking, innovation, and proactivity, with varying impacts on firm performance. Despite extensive research, the relationship between EO and performance remains inconclusive. EO discussions have expanded globally, notably in SMEs and across different economies, including Ghana, where its relevance for economic development is emphasized. Understanding the evolution of EO constructs and its application in Ghanaian context reveals gaps in research regarding the relationship of Entrepreneurship Orientation, firm performance, Dynamic Capabilities, and Government Support in SMEs, urging further investigation. This study aims to examine the relationship between entrepreneurship orientation and firm performance (EO) in Ghana, focusing on SMEs businesses. It seeks to understand how dynamic capabilities are understood and adopted in the changing business environment, and the moderation role of government support. The research intends to identify key components of EO influencing firm performance, investigate the role of dynamic capabilities as mediators between EO and performance, and examine how government support moderates this relationship. Additionally, it aims to contribute to theoretical knowledge by clarifying EO in the Ghanaian context and provide practical insights for SMEs and policymakers. Through empirical examination, the study aims to shed light on the complex relationship between EO, dynamic capabilities, government support, and firm performance. The study employed a quantitative method of data collection and data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (STEM) with the population of 350 SME business operators, who were into the SME businesses located in the central business district of Ghana. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) used for data analysis considered model validation, collinearity checks, and reliability assessments. Mediation analysis utilized a multiple mediator model to explore indirect effects through sensing and learning capabilities, while moderation analysis focused on government support. The findings of the research explained key aspects of entrepreneurship orientation (EO), dynamic capabilities (DC), and government support (GS) in the context of SMEs in Ghana. Firstly, regarding the effect of EO on firm performance, the study reveals that not all elements of EO significantly impact SME performance. While competitive aggressiveness and risk- taking show significant effects, autonomy, innovativeness, and proactiveness do not. This nuanced understanding challenges previous assumptions and underscores the complexity of the relationship between EO and firm performance, particularly within the Ghanaian SME landscape. Secondly, the research demonstrates the significant mediating role of dynamic capabilities, specifically sensing and learning capabilities, between EO and firm performance. Sensing capabilities enhance market knowledge and innovation, translating creative efforts into profitable products and services. Learning capabilities foster employee creativity and knowledge, supporting the implementation of innovative solutions, thereby improving firm performance. Thirdly, the study determines the moderating role of government support between sensing and learning capabilities and firm performance. It finds a positive and significant moderating effect, indicating that government support amplifies the effects of organizational capabilities on firm performance. Particularly, government support becomes crucial, especially at lower levels of sensing and learning capabilities, suggesting that it provides the necessary resources or environment for SMEs to leverage their capabilities effectively towards better performance. Overall, these findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships among EO, Dynamic Capabilities, Government Support, and Firm Performance in the Ghanaian SME context.
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angol
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Disszertáció
NonPeerReviewed
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Azonosító:
Alhaji Husseini, Sadick (2026) Entrepreneurship Orientation and Firm Performance: The Mediating Effect of Dynamic Capabilities and Government Support to SME Businesses in Ghana [before doctoral defense]. Doktori (PhD) értekezés, Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem, Gazdálkodástani Doktori Iskola.
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