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7. Entrepreneurial Entropy: A Resource Exhaustion Theory of Firm Failure From Entrepreneurial Orientation.

Author

Gali, Nazha, Hughes, Mathew, Morgan, Robert E., and Wang, Catherine L.

Subjects
THEORY of the firm, ENTROPY, PANEL analysis
Abstract

Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) can generate substantial gains and losses, exhausting firm resources and straining a firm's ability to sustain its activities. We develop and test a resource exhaustion theory of firm failure, conceptualizing conditions under which EO increases the risk of firm failure by generating unsustainable amounts of entrepreneurial entropy. Using panel data on 804 large U.S. high-technology firms over 18 years, we find that EO increases the risk of firm failure, which is mediated by the lack of organizational resource slack. An abrupt change in EO increases the risk of firm failure, especially among underperforming firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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10. Regulatory Focus, Ambidextrous Learning, and Opportunity Recognition in New Product Development

Author

Tao, Xiangming, Wang, Catherine L., and Robson, Paul J. A.

Abstract

This study focuses on individual managers’ ambidextrous learning and examines its psychological antecedents and consequences in the new product development (NPD) context. Specifically, drawing on the paradox theory and the regulatory focus theory, this study examines the relationship between regulatory focus (i.e., promotion focus and prevention focus), ambidextrous learning, and NPD opportunity recognition, from the individual ambidexterity perspective. Based on the survey data of 225 NPD managers in high-tech small and medium-sized enterprises in China, we find that NPD managers’ promotion focus and prevention focus, acting as an enabler and a deterrent respectively, affect their ambidextrous learning, which in turn facilitates opportunity recognition in the NPD process. Further analyses reveal that ambidextrous learning mediates the effects of promotion focus and prevention focus on opportunity recognition in the NPD. Our findings offer new insights on the individual ambidexterity research regarding the unique role of ambidextrous learning, manifested as actionable managerial capability. The findings offer novel insights on the role of NPD managers’ ambidextrous learning in the NPD process, and practical implications for NPD managers to self-regulate their behavior for the benefit of opportunity recognition.

Published
2024
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14. sj-pdf-1-etp-10.1177_10422587231151957 – Supplemental material for Entrepreneurial Entropy: A Resource Exhaustion Theory of Firm Failure From Entrepreneurial Orientation

Author

Gali, Nazha, Hughes, Mathew (Mat), Morgan, Robert E., and Wang, Catherine L.

Subjects
FOS: Economics and business, 150310 Organisation and Management Theory
Abstract

Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-etp-10.1177_10422587231151957 for Entrepreneurial Entropy: A Resource Exhaustion Theory of Firm Failure From Entrepreneurial Orientation by Nazha Gali, Mathew (Mat) Hughes, Robert E. Morgan and Catherine L. Wang in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Published
2023
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21. Organisational Learning: A Critical Review.

Author

Wang, Catherine L. and Ahmed, Pervaiz K.

Abstract

A literature review identified five foci of organizational learning: collectivity of individual learning, process or system, culture or metaphor, knowledge management, and continuous improvement. The concept of organizational learning was redefined to incorporate the perspective of creativity and radical innovation. (Contains 78 references.) (SK)

Published
2003

42. Commonalities and specificities of dynamic capabilities: a mixed methods study of UK high‐tech SMEs.

Author

Senaratne, Chaminda, Wang, Catherine L., and Sarma, Meera

Subjects
STRATEGIC planning, INNOVATION management, BEST practices
Abstract

This study aims to examine the commonalities of dynamic capabilities (DCs) across firms and identify their idiosyncratic practices within firms – an under‐researched area within the strategic management and related innovation management literature. Although the existing research has attempted to identify commonalities of DCs across firms, there is hardly any research on specific practices within firms identified under those commonalities. We address this critical research problem to understand how firms can develop and deploy idiosyncratic practices of DCs but also align such firm‐specific practices with common best practices of DCs across firms. Based on a mixed methods study, we first conceptualize and empirically examine the commonalities of DCs across firms using quantitative survey data from 113 UK high‐tech SMEs. This is followed by identifying specificities of developing and applying DCs within firms based on qualitative interview data from 20 UK high‐tech SMEs. Our findings reveal that the commonalities of DCs are manifested in two components: absorptive capability and transformative capability, and that these two capabilities are embedded in specific practices within firms. Therefore, this study contributes to the understanding of how DCs are developed and deployed in the specific context of firms but also aligned with 'best practices' of DCs across firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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44. Entrepreneurial orientation, learning orientation, and firm performance

Author

Wang, Catherine L.

Subjects
Business performance management -- Research, Entrepreneurship -- Management -- Research, Organizational learning -- Research, Business success -- Research, Business, general, Business, Company business management, Management, Research
Abstract

Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is a key ingredient for firm success. Nonetheless, an important message from past findings is that simply examining the direct effect of EO on firm performance provides [...]

Published
2008

48. International franchise partner selection and chain performance through the lens of organisational learning

Author

Wang, Catherine L. and Altinay, Levent

Subjects
Franchises -- Planning, Franchises -- Management, Articles of partnership -- Planning, Company business management, Company business planning, Business, Business, international
Abstract

The way in which international franchisors engage in exploratory and exploitative learning in the partner selection process is examined. A case study of a leading international hotel organization shows that the franchisor used a balanced learning approach in response to the high cultural distance in international markets.

Published
2008

49. Leveraging knowledge in the innovation and learning process at GKN

Author

Wang, Catherine L. and Ahmed, Pervaiz K.

Subjects
GKN -- Information management, Knowledge management -- Influence, Transportation equipment industry -- Information management, Knowledge management, Company systems management, Business, international, High technology industry, Science and technology
Abstract

Knowledge management in an important tool for any company to keep evolving growing, but there is always a gap between knowledge management theories and practice. Studies were conducted at GKN, a company that manufactures products for the automobile and the aerospace industries, to understand this theory better. Results revealed that the managers at GKN learned that mere knowledge is not enough and it must permeate to all levels.

Published
2004

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