Mediating effect of entrepreneurial passion in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and innovative work behavior

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to analyze the mediating effect of entrepreneurial passion on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and innovative work behavior in employees of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Peru. Design/methodology/approach A nonexperimental cross-sectional design was used. Data were obtained from a random sample of 300 employees of SMEs in the manufacturing, agricultural and livestock sectors in Peru. Findings The results showed that entrepreneurial orientation has a direct and positive effect on entrepreneurial passion and innovative work behavior. Also, entrepreneurial passion was found to have a mediating effect on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and innovative work behavior. Originality/value The research provides evidence-based knowledge of the causal relationships between three important constructs related to entrepreneurship, analyzing their direct and indirect effects on innovative work behavior.

Entrepreneurial orientation across gender in Saudi Arabia: evidence from the Adult Population Survey (APS) of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)

“…In line with prior research, the study confirmed that motivation and concern for social welfare significantly predict EO. This finding is consistent with research suggesting that individuals who are motivated to start businesses and who are concerned with the social impact of their businesses are more likely to be successful entrepreneurs (Flores P erez and Guevara, 2023;To et al, 2020). Consequently, motivation and concern for social impact play important roles in promoting entrepreneurial activity.…”

“…Accordingly, the concept of work is being referred to as an opportunity to achieve their ultimate interests. These two also correlate to the idea of supplementing household income, which is another motivational force (Autin et al, 2019;Flores P erez and Guevara, 2023). McClelland's theory emphasizes the significance of an individual's internal motives, specifically the need for achievement, in driving EO, and the identified variables in this review align with this theory.…”

“…Notably, Bullough and Renko (2016) revealed that male entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia tend to be more motivated by financial rewards than female entrepreneurs. Although passion and autonomy positively influence EO among representatives of both genders, several other sources emphasize the significance of the financial component for men (Flores P erez and Guevara, 2023;Marques et al, 2018). From this standpoint, the comparatively lower motivation for financial rewards among female entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia may play a role in forming the entrepreneurial gender gap.…”

Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in French Family Business Firms

“…The perspective of harmonious passion-a component of work passion that is driven by a person's free will and compatible with other aspects of life-is adopted by the study. Positive engagement is encouraged by harmonious passion both while and after participating in connected activities (Flores Peŕez & Guevara, 2023;Santos & Cardon, 2019).…”