Entrepreneurial Resilience, Innovative Behavior and Firm-level Innovation in an Emerging Market

Purpose – Despite the growing research on the influence of entrepreneurial resilience on firm-level outcomes, there needs to be more understanding of the specific passion and environmental uncertainty under which entrepreneurs' innovative behavior can effectively drive the success of firm innovation. This paper aims to fill a novel gap by examining the mediating effects of innovative behavior on the relationship between entrepreneurs' resilience, and firm-level innovation has on the relationship between entrepreneurial resilience and innovative behavior. The Broaden and Build Theory were used to explain the study's aims and objectives. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, a convenience sampling technique was used, and 620 copies of structured questionnaires were administered to Nigerian entrepreneurs in business for over 5 years, of which 535 copies were retrieved. A structural equation model was used analytically to investigate the data, and the path coefficient was determined using AMOS. The results reveal a significant positive mediating effect of innovative behavior on the relationship between entrepreneurs' resilience and firm-level innovation. In addition, the findings show that the effectiveness of entrepreneurial resilience in driving innovative behavior depends on the level of environmental uncertainty and the entrepreneur's passion. Originality/value– This paper incorporates insights on entrepreneurial resilience, entrepreneurship, and innovation across academic disciplines to showcase the novelty gap and its contributions to the research fields.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Bradford

Author dc:creator

• Ali, Winifred A.

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Trivedi, Rohit
• Nyuur, Richard

• Entrepreneurship
• Resilience
• Entrepreneurial resilience
• Emerging market
• Nigeria
• Spill-over effect
• Structural equation modelling
• Broaden and Build Theory
• Entrepreneurs’ passion
• Environmental uncertainty
• Firm-level innovation

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en

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https://bradscholars.brad.ac.uk/handle/10454/20520

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oai:bradscholars.brad.ac.uk:10454/20520