Title
Moderating Effect of Environmental Dynamism on the Relationship between a Firm's Entrepreneurial Orientation and Financial Performance
Abstract
The relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance has been the focus of numerous empirical studies over the past decade. The conclusions and findings reported are diverse and often conflicting. One possible explanation for mixed findings is that past studies do not take into account the dynamic nature of the industry environment. Using a sample of 192 Swiss firms from several different industries, this study examines the direct effect of entrepreneurial orientation on financial firm performance along with the moderating effect of a dynamic environment on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance. Results of this study suggest that for firms competing in a highly dynamic environment, the positive effect of an entrepreneurial orientation on financial performance is enhanced.
Department(s)
Management
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/erj-2018-0283
Keywords
dynamic environment, entrepreneurial orientation, financial performance
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Recommended Citation
Tajeddini, Kayhan, and Stephen Mueller. "Moderating effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between a firm’s entrepreneurial orientation and financial performance." Entrepreneurship Research Journal 9, no. 4 (2018).
Journal Title
Entrepreneurship Research Journal
