Entrepreneurial ability and technological innovation: Evidence from publicly listed companies in an emerging economy

Hao Jiao, Dan Yang, Minghua Gao, Peihong Xie and Yibing Wu

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2016, vol. 112, issue C, 164-170

Abstract: This study's purpose is to explore the moderating effect of ownership on the relationship between entrepreneurial ability and technological innovation. Using 788 publicly listed companies, we applied a multivariate regression analysis to explore this underlying relationship, and found that the Chinese concept of guanxi ability, social responsibility ability, and strategic leadership ability have significantly positive effects on technological innovation. Additionally, as the proportion of state-owned shares increases, guanxi, social responsibility, and strategic leadership abilities become more conducive to technological innovation. The underlying mechanisms of these abilities on technological innovation are discussed.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial ability; Technological innovation; Ownership; Moderating effect (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2016.08.003

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