Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses

Purpose – This study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge through focusing on the moderating effect of risk-taking propensity in the relationship between network linkage and business performance. Design/methodology/approach – Exploratory factor analysis was conducted so as to verify the items...

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Main Author: Ismail Juma Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Emerald Publishing 2024-03-01
Series:Vilakshan (XIMB Journal of Management)
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Online Access:https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/XJM-05-2022-0113/full/pdf
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description Purpose – This study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge through focusing on the moderating effect of risk-taking propensity in the relationship between network linkage and business performance. Design/methodology/approach – Exploratory factor analysis was conducted so as to verify the items. Furthermore, the direct and moderation tests were conducted through the PROCESS macro. Findings – The findings revealed the propensity for risk-taking is a significant moderator of the relationship between network linkage and business performance. Practical implications – Women entrepreneurs are urged to increase their level of involvement in the networks so as to obtain external resources. Also, women entrepreneurs are encouraged to improve their risk-taking behaviour through training. Originality/value – Little is known about the moderating role of risk-taking proclivity in the relationship between network linkage and business performance, particularly for women-owned businesses.
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spelling doaj-art-7764069b99524092b6d78f86d35aa86f2025-08-20T02:34:49ZengEmerald PublishingVilakshan (XIMB Journal of Management)0973-19542633-94392024-03-01211334310.1108/XJM-05-2022-0113Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businessesIsmail Juma Ismail0Department of Business Administration and Management, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma City, United Republic of TanzaniaPurpose – This study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge through focusing on the moderating effect of risk-taking propensity in the relationship between network linkage and business performance. Design/methodology/approach – Exploratory factor analysis was conducted so as to verify the items. Furthermore, the direct and moderation tests were conducted through the PROCESS macro. Findings – The findings revealed the propensity for risk-taking is a significant moderator of the relationship between network linkage and business performance. Practical implications – Women entrepreneurs are urged to increase their level of involvement in the networks so as to obtain external resources. Also, women entrepreneurs are encouraged to improve their risk-taking behaviour through training. Originality/value – Little is known about the moderating role of risk-taking proclivity in the relationship between network linkage and business performance, particularly for women-owned businesses.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/XJM-05-2022-0113/full/pdfNetwork linkageRisk-taking propensityWomen entrepreneursBusiness performance
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Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
Vilakshan (XIMB Journal of Management)
Network linkage
Risk-taking propensity
Women entrepreneurs
Business performance
title Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
title_full Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
title_fullStr Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
title_full_unstemmed Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
title_short Why did I join networks? The moderating effect of risk-taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women-owned businesses
title_sort why did i join networks the moderating effect of risk taking propensity on network linkage and the performance of women owned businesses
topic Network linkage
Risk-taking propensity
Women entrepreneurs
Business performance
url https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/XJM-05-2022-0113/full/pdf
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