The effect of effectuation set of means on new venture performance: flexibility principle as a mediating factor
Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
ISSN: 2053-4604
Article publication date: 4 September 2020
Issue publication date: 12 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the effect of the effectuation set of means on new venture performance in the context of Tanzania’s emerging economy. To determine how new ventures, benefit from the effectuation set of means experienced entrepreneurs possess, this study examines the role of the flexibility principle of effectuation as a key mediator.
Design/methodology/approach
The research is quantitative in nature, and a survey questionnaire was used to get data from five cities of Tanzania. In total, 350 samples obtained for analysis. The hierarchical regression and structural equation modeling were used for testing the hypotheses.
Findings
The effectuation set of means is affirmed to have a positive effect on new venture performance. The flexibility principle plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between the effectuation set of means and new venture performance.
Originality/value
This empirical evidence contributes to the progress of the theory of effectuation and also provides managerial guidelines for entrepreneurs who operate their new ventures and face uncertain business environments.
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Citation
Pacho, F.T. and Mushi, H. (2021), "The effect of effectuation set of means on new venture performance: flexibility principle as a mediating factor", Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 819-837. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-02-2020-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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