White, Joshua V, Chaudhary, Sanjay and Gupta, Vishal K (2021) Measurement of entrepreneurial orientation: A systematic critical synthesis of the empirical literature. In: Entrepreneurial Orientation: Epistemological, Theoretical, and Empirical Perspectives:. Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence and Growth, 22 . Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 223-245. ISBN 978-1-83867-571-4
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Abstract
The concept of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) attracts considerable attention in the organizational literature. Focusing on issues related to measurement of EO and using a three-pronged framework to organize the growing diversity of EO measures, the authors conduct a systematic literature review on how EO is captured and assessed in the empirical literature. Specifically, the authors classify 551 empirical works according to the approach to measurement (i.e., managerial perceptions, content analysis, and resource allocations) which allows the authors to document and critically analyze prevalent measurement practices within the literature. Based on the synthesis, the authors identify key measurement-related tensions that may inhibit cumulative knowledge development in the area of EO, such as ad hoc modification of seminal scales and lack of theoretical clarity with respect to measurement. Additionally, the authors find that research into the antecedents of EO as well as causality and temporality of the phenomenon is underdeveloped, which the authors attribute to scarce use of mixed methods. The authors conclude chapter by discussing the challenges involved in measuring EO and offering possible recommendations for future inquiry.
Item Type: | Book Section |
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Keywords: | Entrepreneurial orientation | Measurement issues | Empirical research | Systematic literature review | Critical analysis | Research methods |
Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > General Management |
JGU School/Centre: | Jindal Global Business School |
Depositing User: | Amees Mohammad |
Date Deposited: | 26 Aug 2022 04:28 |
Last Modified: | 26 Aug 2022 04:28 |
Official URL: | https://doi.org/10.1108/S1074-754020210000022009 |
URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/4308 |
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