Entrepreneurs’ passion and new venture performance in China

Cuiping Ma (), Jibao Gu () and Hefu Liu ()
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Cuiping Ma: University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Jibao Gu: University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Hefu Liu: University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 2017, vol. 13, issue 4, No 3, 1043-1068

Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the mediating role of organizational innovation in the relationship between entrepreneurs’ passion and new venture performance in China. We also examine the moderating role of the Zhong-yong thinking of entrepreneurs in the abovementioned relationship to explore the influencing mechanism of entrepreneurs’ passion in non-Western societies. Results from 154 Chinese new ventures support the positive relationship between entrepreneurs’ passion and new venture performance and the mediating role of organizational innovation. The Zhong-yong thinking of entrepreneurs can also strengthen the relationship between entrepreneurs’ passion and organizational innovation. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

Keywords: Entrepreneurs’ passion; China; Organizational innovation; New venture performance; Entrepreneurs’ Zhong-yong thinking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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