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The impacts of entrepreneurial orientation on performance present important research, however, theoretical gaps were identified. This essay intends to fill these gaps, proposing an integrated model in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) that combines entrepreneurial orientation, absorption capacity, ambidexterity, innovative performance and performance. We advocate a framework that integrates all five buildings. We also suggest that the model be tested using structural equation modeling. By filling the theoretical gap, the visualization of the proposed theoretical model encourages MSEs to improve their entrepreneurial orientations, aiming to capture external knowledge to innovate their actions, aiming at a better performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation (OE) and the performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs). OE was studied through six dimensions: risk assumption, proactivity, innovative behavior, autonomy, competitive aggressiveness and network of relationships. A survey was used, with an electronic questionnaire, applied to managers/owners. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling, operationalized in SmartPLS 3. The findings show a positive and significant relationship between OE and organizational performance. As a contribution, it is demonstrated that the network dimension of relationships, which until then was incipient in previous investigations, becomes relevant in the context of the management and performance of SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]