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Unemployment of university graduates has been a severe problem faced by all parties involved in the world of work. Therefore, students are expected to be ready to join the workforce and pursue career development after graduation. This research examined the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and student employability in facing challenges at the workplace. Entrepreneurial Orientation involves the processes, practices, and decision-making activities aimed at achieving successful outcomes. It impacts students' employability, encompassing the skills, knowledge, and personal attributes that enhance graduates' chances of securing employment and thriving in their chosen careers. This, in turn, benefits the individuals, the workforce, the community, and the economy. This research used a survey method, and the data was collected through an online questionnaire. A total of 478 final-year students of universities in West Java Province, chosen using the quota sampling technique, participated in this study. The linear regression analysis showed a significant influence of entrepreneurial orientation on employability by 50.2%. This shows that entrepreneurial orientation will affect the higher employability of final-year students in their career development.

The study asked for the most effective entrepreneurial orientation (EO) dimension(s) to boost the number of researchers for development. In essence, the study aimed to enhance the availability of potential researchers, not only for agriculture but also for other fields and professions. Binary logistic regression was employed using university student data to determine the most influential entrepreneurial dimension likely to produce potential researchers. Grade Point Average (GPA) was used to classify qualification while entrepreneurial orientation dimensions were the independent variables. Pro-activeness (OR = 11.3, 9.7 & 2.1), autonomy (OR = 5.3), persistence (OR = 4.0) and risk taking (OR = 3.7) are having significant likelihood of making potential researchers. Moreover, males are more likely to become potential researchers compared to females. The study informs that pro-activeness, autonomy, persistence and risk taking are the EO dimensions to be focused on, to be built and stressed in higher leaning to ensure research and development are supplied with enough potential researchers for sustainable development in agriculture, industrialization and other fields. Other EO dimensions have shown negative association and non-significant; thus require less attention.

The competitive advantage of the Creative Industry is an important strategy to succeed in a highly competitive global business market. The Indonesian creative industry is a strategic industry characterised by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, these enterprises face challenges, such as low entrepreneurial orientation, low digital literation to access the global market, limited capital, lack of digital payment methods, and a focus on conventional marketing activities rather than implementing Entrepreneurial Marketing (EM). The previous research proposed that Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and Entrepreneurial Marketing (EM) could increase competitive advantage due to the moderating role of local wisdom culture and the government's role. Therefore, this research aims to analyse the moderating role of local wisdom culture and the government's role in the effect of EO and EM on sustainable competitive advantage development. The quantitative research design employed a self-administered survey distributed to 400 top and middle managers within the superior and priority subsectors of the creative industry. The survey targeted four provinces in Indonesia known for their high contributions to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP >9 %), based on the ‘Purposive Sampling’ method. The results of the SEM analysis, based on 330 useable data points, show that Local Wisdom and Government's Role significantly mediate the relationship between Sustainable Competitive Advantage and Sustainable Business Performance. The research results imply that it is necessary to empower the government's role in providing information technology infrastructure to facilitate the creative industry's access to the global marketplace and encourage the use of digital payment methods for the rapid development of sustainable competitive advantage. Theoretical contributions extend to Dynamic Capability Theory by integrating Resources Advantage Theory and Resources Base View Theory, including the moderating role of Local Wisdom and Government's Role, and examining the relationship of EO and EM with sustainable competitive advantage.

The Covid-19 pandemic has become a major challenge for the business world, increasing the use of technology including fiscal technology services, MSMEs that are connected in the digital ecosystem have better resilience and the Indonesian government emphasizes the importance of Digital Financial Inclusion in MSME financing to reduce gaps due to global uncertainty as a result of the pandemic and geopolitical conditions. Digitalization of Financial Inclusion can spearhead the success of MSMEs, so a strong entrepreneurial orientation is needed, Entrepreneurial orientation is the ability possessed by business actors to identify and take advantage of business opportunities through innovation and measurable risk taking for business growth. The method used in this article is Systematic Literature Review using PRISMA diagrams with 41 articles aligned with creteria. The result of this review article is that MSMEs with opportunity identification, ease of financial technology and appropriate technology are very easy to get opportunities to develop, manage risks and dare to take risks by continuing to adapt to digital inclusion both capital, financing and transactions and continue to innovate sustainably will make it easier for MSMEs to be able to improve performance and contribute to economic growth.

The number of street vendors in Indonesia is an exciting thing to research. This relates to their decision to become an entrepreneur. Several interesting points are identified as supporting their entrepreneurial intentions, including entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial mindset, and innovative work behaviour, which strengthen relationships. The problem often faced by street vendors is a need for more innovation so they do not have a competitive edge. On the other hand, intense competition usually becomes an obstacle in running a business. Therefore, innovation and ideas are needed to make them survive and even win the contest. The population in this study consists of street vendors spread across Greater Malang, with a sample size of 200 respondents. The method used in this research is PLS-SEM analysis. Entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial mindset influence innovative work behaviour. A strong entrepreneurial spirit will encourage innovation. Another interesting finding is that creative work behaviour does not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial mindset on entrepreneurial intentions. There needs to be support other than entrepreneurial orientation and an entrepreneurial mindset to generate entrepreneurial intentions, such as entrepreneurship education, as well as government support related to the environment, capital, and training.

The current study aims to elucidate the critical importance of preemptive market exploitability as a bridging concept for solving the inconsistent findings on the role of entrepreneurial orientation in enhanced marketing performance. Rooted on the resource advantage theory of competition (RAToC), the preemptive move is postulated as a strategic orientation for reaching a competitive positional advantage in the market when supported by a strong entrepreneurial orientation complemented with a solid quality-based differentiation. A survey method was used to collect data after inviting four hundred owner-managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in this study. The structural equation modelling software AMOS tested our proposed hypotheses. The quantitative analysis resulted in accepting the proposed premises with several significant findings. The most important finding is that companies should invest in preemptive market exploitability as a strategic asset for high marketing performance.

Purpose: This article establishes a connection between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and firm performance, exploring the mediating effects of knowledge-based capabilities (KBC), social media use capabilities (SMUCs) and customer relationship management capabilities (CRMCs), with moderation by environmental dynamism (ED). Utilising the resource-based view (RBV) framework and a mediation moderation model, the research empirically explores these connections. Design/methodology/approach: Data were gathered via a survey from 900 listed firms in Ethiopia and China, spanning manufacturing and service industries. The questionnaire underwent translation into Chinese and Amharic from English. A quantitative approach, utilising convenience sampling for survey distribution, was employed. SPSS 24 software facilitated mediation analysis, revealing no concerns related to discriminant validity. Findings/results: The findings affirm the positive impacts of EO on KBC, SMUC and CRMC in China, while only on SMUC in Ethiopia. In addition, a positive mediation of KBC, SMUC and CRMC between EO and firm performance. Additionally, ED moderated the link between SMUC, CRMC and firm performance. Practical implications: Our study recommends that policymakers and managers should invest in training programmes and information technology, organising workshops to educate staff on the effective use of social media tools. This investment holds substantial potential for dynamically transforming business models, processes and customer trends. Originality/value: This study adds to the current body of knowledge by exploring EO-firm performance correlation, incorporating the mediating effects of KBC, SMUC and CRMC while considering the moderating influence of ED.

Recently, addressing entrepreneurship among South African youth has gained importance due to high unemployment rates and limited job prospects. Sustainable entrepreneurship offers a solution by generating employment, driving economic growth, and reducing poverty. This article outlines the current situation for South African youth, highlighting challenges and prospects related to entrepreneurship. It explores factors, strategies, and interventions that can foster a sustainable entrepreneurial spirit, emphasising the importance of an enabling environment through supportive policies and infrastructure. The article reviews recent literature on policies promoting sustainable entrepreneurship for South African youth, employing a semi-systematic content analysis approach. It focuses on improving the well-being of unemployed youth and the hurdles in educational institutions in fostering entrepreneurship. Preliminary findings emphasise the significance of funding access, business skills development, mentorship, and networking opportunities in nurturing sustainable entrepreneurship. The outcomes stress the need for comprehensive support mechanisms and policy actions to promote and sustain youth entrepreneurship. By cultivating an ecosystem conducive to entrepreneurial endeavours, South Africa can unlock the untapped entrepreneurial potential of its youth, fostering a more inclusive and prosperous future. Empowering young individuals to create job opportunities and contribute to the economy can yield significant benefits for individuals, communities, and society.

Entrepreneurial orientation assists in the strategic decision-making process in which managers define organizational purposes, thus seeking to create competitive advantage. The study evaluates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO), performance, and environment based on the perception of cooperative leaders. For EO the dimensions of Miller (1983) were used, for environment the proposal of Duncan (1972) and performance was measured subjectively. The approach is quantitative, with a descriptive-correlational character. OE and performance were analyzed by factor analysis. The perception of the environment made it possible to perform “Anovas”, which showed significant differences for the second factor of OE. The correlations between OE and performance were positive and significant. The regressions for performance with EO as predictor were not affected by the environment, indicating lack of influence.

There have been considerable government investments in financial and non-financial support for local South African small and micro-enterprises, despite this, many struggle to stay afloat compared to their counterparts, like Somali entrepreneurs. This case study, therefore, sought to explore the fundamental tenets responsible for the success of Somali entrepreneurs in South Africa, seeking valuable insights to inform policies that can enhance the competitiveness of local SMEs. Utilising a qualitative research design and an exploratory approach, an in-depth understanding and contextual knowledge of the experiences and practices of Somalian entrepreneurs were distilled. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview guide with a purposively selected sample of 23 experienced Somali entrepreneurs operating various small-scale businesses, across different sectors in Pretoria West. A thematic analysis, using Atlast-ti as a modelling tool, was utilised to identify recurring patterns and critical success factors underpinning the achievements of the entrepreneurs in the study area. Six themes emerged and in order of priority, were – preference for collaborative ventures, a sense of community, informal networks, adaptive spirit, resilience and customer-centred business orientation. By learning from the experiences of these Somali small-scale entrepreneurs, specific support measures can be developed to foster a more inclusive and robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Africa, ultimately, leading to greater enterprise efficacy.

This study endeavors to reconcile the limited, mixed findings related to entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility in the family firm context. Specifically, the relationships between entrepreneurial orientation (EO), sustainable investments in environmental and societal initiatives, and the interaction of EO and sustainable investments with family firm performance are evaluated. Data were collected through in-person interviews of 151 top managers of automobile and motorcycle dealerships. Secondary data were collected from ReferenceUSA to confirm the veracity of the primary performance data. Multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the hypothesized relationships. The results indicate family firms realize higher performance with an EO by being proactive, innovative, and risk-taking. Moreover, sustainable investments are associated with higher family firm performance by either increasing revenues or decreasing costs. EO does not significantly accentuate the positive relationship between sustainable investments and performance. The observed interaction was contrary to expectations with EO acting as a substitute for sustainable investments; firms with an EO use a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to society and the environment, to improve performance. These findings advance the family business literature on entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility theory by establishing EO and socially responsible, sustainable investments as antecedents of family firm performance while also analyzing the EO-sustainable investment interaction.

The objects studied and the areas studied in this research are how a business can maintain sustainability and increase its business competitiveness, in this case, cooperatives in the city of Malang, as well as to grow the community's economy through the implementation of entrepreneurship-oriented strategies, the business environment towards innovation and performance strategies cooperative. The role of cooperatives in creating jobs and improving the welfare of their members with the principle that cooperatives are run "from, by, and for their members." The business world, primarily cooperatives, and small and medium enterprises, faces various challenges and must achieve Performance that will increase competitiveness and maintain business sustainability. For this reason, cooperatives must be more creative, innovative, agile, and intelligent in implementing their strategies. This research examines and analyzes the relationship between the business environment, entrepreneurial orientation, innovation, and Performance. Business in the era of information technology requires organizations to adapt to environmental changes and business competition, which is increasingly stringent, requiring cooperatives to provide products and services that are more market-oriented in order to be able to produce innovations that are in line with technological advances and market segments, so that Performance will increase.

ÖZ: Araştırmada meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin kişilik tipleri ile bireysel girişimcilik yönelimi ilişkisi üzerinde girişimcilik eğitiminin etkisi saptanmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmanın özgünlüğü, analizlerin girişimcilik eğitim öncesi ve sonrası şeklinde gerçekleştirilmiş ve meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerine uygulanmış olmasıdır. Bu araştırma sayesinde girişimcilik eğitiminin etkisi hakkında bilginin elde edilmesi ile alana katkı sağlanacağı düşünülmektedir. Araştırmada girişimcilik dersi alan 194 öğrenciden hem yarıyıl başında hem de yarıyıl sonunda olmak üzere “tek grup ilk test ve son test tekniği” ile veri toplanmıştır. Kişilik tiplerini ölçmek için Rammstedt ve John (2007) tarafından geliştirilen beş faktör kişilik tipleri ölçeği ve bireysel girişimcilik yönelimini ölçmek için ise Bolton ve Lane (2012) tarafından geliştirilen ölçek kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada frekans, korelasyon ve regresyon analiz yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda beş faktör kişilik tipleri ile bireysel girişimcilik yönelimi arasında -bazı alt boyutlar hariç olmak üzere- anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür. Ek olarak ön test ve son test sonuçları karşılaştırıldığında girişimcilik eğitiminin kişilik tipleri ile bireysel girişimcilik yönelimi ilişkisini -bazı alt boyutlar hariç olmak üzere- etkilemediği görülmüştür. Araştırma sonucunda meslek yüksekokullarında okutulan girişimcilik ders içeriklerinin, öğrencilerin girişimcilik yeteneklerini geliştirmeye ve yönelimlerini arttırmaya yönelik hazırlanmasına ve uygulamalı metotlara daha fazla ağırlık verilmesine gereklilik olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. ABSTRACT: In the research, it was tried to determine the effect of entrepreneurship education on the relationship between personality types and individual entrepreneurial orientation of vocational school students. The originality of the research is that the analyzes were carried out before and after entrepreneurship education and applied to vocational school students. It is thought that this research will contribute to the field by obtaining information about the effect of entrepreneurship education. In the research, data were collected from 194 students who took entrepreneurship courses, both at the beginning of the semester and at the end of the semester, using the “single group pre-test and post-test technique”. The five-factor personality types scale developed by Rammstedt and John (2007) was used to measure personality types, and the scale developed by Bolton and Lane (2012) was used to measure individual entrepreneurial orientation. Frequency, correlation and regression analysis methods were used in the research. As a result of the analyses, it was seen that there was a significant relationship between five factor personality types and individual entrepreneurial orientation, except for some sub-dimensions. In addition, when the pre-test and post-test results were compared, it was seen that entrepreneurship training did not affect the relationship between personality types and individual entrepreneurial orientation, except for some sub-dimensions. As a result of the research, it was concluded that entrepreneurship course contents should be prepared to develop students’ entrepreneurial skills and increase their orientation, and that more emphasis should be given to applied methods.

In the first quarter of 2022, only ten percent of Indonesia's food and beverage industry has received halal certification. This small percentage means this research aims to support SMEs by investigating the influence of halal certification, entrepreneurial orientation, gaining competitive advantage, and adopting business sustainability. This research is a quantitative type of explanatory research with a population of 485 SMEs in the food and beverage sector in Kendal regency. Meanwhile, the sample used purposive sampling and obtained 200 respondents from SME owners. Structural equation modelling (SEM) is used with the Smart-PLS test tool as an analysis technique. This research's findings show a positive and significant influence between halal certification and entrepreneurial orientation on competitive advantage and business sustainability. Apart from that, competitive advantage positively and significantly influences business sustainability. Competitive advantage can directly mediate the influence between entrepreneurial orientation and halal certification on business sustainability, which shows a positive and significant direction. This research makes a significant academic contribution by investigating the relationship between halal certification, entrepreneurial orientation, and competitive advantage in SME sustainability.

Abstract Drawing upon the theoretical foundations of the resource-based view, the current research aims to examine the mediating role of open innovation between entrepreneurial orientation, total quality management, and SMEs performance. Open innovation is not new, but SMEs operating in the developing economies are unaware of it importance and need. A structural equation model was used in the study to evaluate the relationships between the data collected from 270 SMEs with the help of adopted questionnaires. The results confirmed the impact of entrepreneurial along with total quality management on open innovation as well as the performance of SMEs. Second, the indirect impact of entrepreneurial orientation along with total quality management via open innovation has also been established which is proven as significant. Owners and managers of SMEs should consider customer-driven practices in an entrepreneurial manner to achieve elevated levels of performance based on the study’s findings.

Catering industry stakeholders must possess effective market sensing capabilities to thrive in the competitive market landscape. This study aims to scrutinize how these capabilities impact the innovation of catering products. Additionally, it delves into the pivotal roles played by the knowledge creation process as a mediating factor and entre-preneurial orientation as a moderating factor. The research model is meticulously craft-ed to mirror the real-world dynamics experienced in the catering sector. For this study, the focal point of analysis is the managers and employees (specifically chefs) of 27 small and medium-sized catering enterprises in Makassar City, known for their profi-ciency in providing pertinent insights into the research questions. The data is subject-ed to rigorous examination through a structural equation model, utilizing WarpPLS 7.0 software. The findings unveil that while market sensing capability does not wield a significant direct impact on product innovation, it does exert a positive and notable direct influence on the knowledge creation process. Moreover, the knowledge creation process emerges as a positive and substantial driver of product innovation. The rela-tionship between market sensing capability and product innovation is further strengthened by the intermediary role of the knowledge creation process. This dynamic is further refined by the moderating influence of entrepreneurial orientation

MSMEs have become the foundation for growth in various countries, including Indonesia. Especially in West Java, MSMEs play an essential role in absorbing labour. However, MSMEs in West Java face an uncertain business environment and difficulties in creating products that suit market needs. This research will use the Resource Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capability View (DCV) theories. This research examines the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the innovation performance of MSMEs by using foresight capabilities as a mediating variable. 245 MSMEs were collected as respondents to fill out the survey questionnaire. The MSMEs used in this research are from West Java, with the main characteristics of operating for more than one year and developing new products for at least two years. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the research framework. It was found that entrepreneurial orientation can influence the innovation performance of MSMEs positively and significantly. The influence of foresight capabilities on MSME product innovation performance has a positive effect. The mediating effect of foresight capabilities on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and product innovation performance was partially mediated. MSMEs that behave more entrepreneurially benefit from being more proactive, innovative, and risk-taking in an uncertain market environment. Product innovation can be achieved through a good understanding of entrepreneurial orientation mediated by an understanding of Foresight to process information for future decisions. Finally, managerial and theoretical implications and future research are presented.

Applying information technology capabilities (ITC) to business processes is critical in the current data and information age. However, various bottlenecks and barriers restrict the adoption of ITC. To address these obstacles, fostering an entrepreneurial orientation (EO) can be beneficial. Drawing on the dynamic capabilities view, this study develops and tests a model that empirically analyzes how EO influences the adoption of ITC. The proposed model also assesses the separate and joint effects of EO and ITC on firm performance (FP). The research hypotheses were tested using a survey of 157 Chilean firms, and the PLS-SEM method was applied. The findings indicate that EO promotes the development of ITC and that the synergistic relationship between the two positively affects FP. These findings provide valuable insight for managers in terms of aligning their strategic approach with technological capabilities to enhance their company’s success.

This study examines two important mediating roles, namely, technology diversity (TD) and intellectual property protection, in the relationship between product innovativeness and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Based on survey data from 119 Taiwanese SMEs, EO enhances product innovativeness indirectly through TD and IP protection. In addition, market uncertainty moderates three relationships, as follows: TD/product innovativeness positively, and EO/IP protection and IP protection/product innovativeness negatively. Our results improve knowledge of EO and product innovativeness in SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Pontifical Missionary Society in Indonesia (PMSI), a Roman Catholic nonprofit organization, has operated in Indonesia for over 100 years in 37 dioceses with their own geographical and demographic challenges. Using an entrepreneurial orientation framework, in-depth interviews with the national director and thirty diocesan directors reveal that they apply entrepreneurship techniques in their mission work. In addition, this study reveals the importance of collaboration, and interpersonal and managerial skills in work programs. Aside from making theoretical contributions on the topic of entrepreneurship in nonprofit organizations, practical recommendations are also given as a guide for managers or practitioners working in similar situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can benefit mompreneurs, empowering them to start and expand their business. ICTs became even more important for mompreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic when small business owners had to reinvent themselves and seek alternative ways of maintaining their sales and remaining in the market. In this context, this paper aims to investigate factors related to ICT adoption by Brazilian mompreneurs. The data were collected during the first months of COVID-19 pandemic and were analyzed through structural equation modelling. The descriptive analysis shows that mompreneurs are adopting innovative technologies such as electronic payments, cloud computing, social networks, video conferencing, and others to manage their business. Moreover, the results indicate that two dimensions of Entrepreneurial Orientation (proactiveness and risk-taking) have a significant effect on perceived ease-of-use and an indirect effect on ICT adoption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]