Assessing the Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Small And Medium Enterprises performance

Adegbuyi Abimbola Abidemi, Olajide Patric, Oladele, Iyiola Oladele Oluwole, Omotayo Adeniyi, Adegbuyi, Ogunnaike Olalekan Oluseye, Ibidunni Ayodotun Stephen and Fadeyi Olatunji Idowu
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Adegbuyi Abimbola Abidemi: Abimbola Abidemi, Covenant University, Postal: Abimbola Abidemi, Covenant University
Olajide Patric, Oladele: Ekiti State University, Postal: Ekiti State University
Iyiola Oladele Oluwole: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Omotayo Adeniyi, Adegbuyi: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Ogunnaike Olalekan Oluseye: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Ibidunni Ayodotun Stephen: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University
Fadeyi Olatunji Idowu: Covenant University, Postal: Covenant University

International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 2018, vol. 22, issue 4

Abstract: This study set out to assessing the influence of entrepreneurial orientat ion and SMEs’ performance. A descriptive research design was adopted to gather information from registered SMEs as captured by Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria. The data gathered were sourced via the administration of structured questionnaire to 436 owner - managers of SMEs. The study employed the use of structural equation modelling of AMOS 22 to test the hypothesis. The results from statistical analysis indicates a significant impact from all dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation, such as busines s opportunity, inclusive innovation, dynamic operations, value adding activity, risk taking and innovative decisions have significant influence on SMEs performance.

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