The impact of personality variables on entrepreneurial orientation

Mauricio Vallejo-Vélez, Joan Boada-Grau, María José Serrano-Fernández, José Carlos Sánchez-García, Maria Boada-Cuerva and Luis Araya-Castillo

International Journal of Business Environment, 2023, vol. 14, issue 3, 303-325

Abstract: Numerous studies suggest that a relationship exists between certain personality variables and entrepreneurial orientation (EO). The aim of this study is to conduct a predictive study of personality variables that may influence entrepreneurial orientation. To do so, we use the following indicators: big five personality, hardiness, self-esteem, self-efficacy, impulsivity, pro-activeness, curiosity, internal locus control, optimism and pessimism. Participants in the study were 883 workers selected through non-probabilistic sampling and the data collected were processed with the SPSS 25.0 program. Our results determine the predictive capacity of personality variables, curiosity, and optimism in relation to EO. We conclude that OE can be predicted through the variables openness to experience, proactivity, curiosity-I, optimism and internal locus of control that explain greater variance when predicting entrepreneurial behaviour. This study contributes to wider knowledge of entrepreneurial orientation and the empowerment of variables that influence it.

Keywords: entrepreneurial orientation; personality; self-esteem; self-efficacy; impulsivity; pro-activeness; curiosity. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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