Influence of entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacities in export performance
The main purpose of this study is to analyze the influence that entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacity have on export performance of small and medium-sized footwear companies. Therefore, this research adopted a quantitative methodological approach, conducting a descriptive, explorat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Algarve, ESGHT/CINTURS
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Tourism & Management Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/842/pdf_19 |
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| Summary: | The main purpose of this study is to analyze the influence that
entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacity have on export
performance of small and medium-sized footwear companies.
Therefore, this research adopted a quantitative methodological
approach, conducting a descriptive, exploratory and transversal
empirical study, having applied a questionnaire to a sample of
Portuguese companies exporting footwear. From this study it was
possible to conclude that entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive
capacity enhance export performance of Portuguese footwear
companies in foreign markets. It also underline the contribution of this
study to the theory of strategic management, since it is known that it
encompasses deliberate and emerging initiatives, including the use of
resources and capabilities to improve business performance. This
study presents entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacity as
strategic determinants which contribute positively to the export
performance |
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| ISSN: | 2182-8466 |