Moderating Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Entrepreneurial Competencies and Performance of Agro-Based SMEs

Ibidunni As, Atolagbe Tm, Obi J, Olokundun Ma, Amaihian Ab, Borishade Tt and Obaoye D
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Ibidunni As: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Atolagbe Tm: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Obi J: Covenant University,, Postal: Covenant University,
Olokundun Ma: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Amaihian Ab: Covenant University,, Postal: Covenant University,
Borishade Tt: Covenant University,, Postal: Covenant University,
Obaoye D: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University

International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 2018, vol. 22, issue 2

Abstract: The objective of this research was to examine the moderating effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the relationship between entrepreneurial competencies and performance of agro-based SMEs in Nigeria. The study used questionnaires gathered from 230 managers of agro-based firms in Lagos state Nigeria. Data analysis was carried out using hierarchical multiple regression to show relationships between the variables. Findings suggest that entrepreneurial competencies have a direct influence on performance of Agro-based SMEs. More so, the statistical result indicates that innovativeness, proactiveness and autonomy are the three entrepreneurial orientations that moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial competencies and performance of the firms.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Competencies; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Performance; SMEs; Nigeria. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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