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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Main Authors: Alexandra Silva França, Orlando Lima Rua
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Language:English
Published: University of Algarve, ESGHT/CINTURS 2016-01-01
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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description 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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spelling doaj-art-a48f1f3c86bb4bbb99b81dda75c24a0b2025-02-02T20:08:50ZengUniversity of Algarve, ESGHT/CINTURSTourism & Management Studies2182-84662016-01-0112119620210.18089/tms.2016.12121Influence of entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacities in export performanceAlexandra Silva França0Orlando Lima Rua1University of Minho, School of Economics and Management (EEC), Campus de Gualtar 4710-057 Braga, PortugalPolytechnic Institute of Porto (IPP), School of Accounting and Administration of Porto (ISCAP); Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG); Center for Studies in Business and Legal Sciences (CECEJ), 4200-465 Porto, PortugalThe 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 performancehttps://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/842/pdf_19entrepreneurial orientationabsorptive capacityexport performancesmes
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