Rational versus intuitive cognition and influence of dynamic managerial capabilities on SMEs’ perceived international performance: evidence from emerging economy
ISSN: 2040-8269
Article publication date: 1 May 2024
Issue publication date: 4 September 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to investigate the relationships between managers’ cognitive styles, dynamic managerial capabilities and firms’ perceived international performance. The study is based on cognitive-experiential self-theory, dynamic managerial capabilities and international entrepreneurship.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 283 managers of small medium enterprises (SMEs) in Türkiye, an emerging economy. The research was conducted using quantitative methods, and Smart partial least squares (PLS) 4 software was used for data analysis. The data were examined through structural equation modelling and mediation analyses.
Findings
Findings indicate that rational cognitive styles positively influence managerial human capital, managerial social capital, managerial cognition and perceived international performance. However, the effect of intuitive cognitive styles was confirmed only on managerial cognition. Additionally, it was found that managerial cognition positively affects perceived international performance, whereas managerial social capital has a negative impact. However, the effects of managerial human capital could not be confirmed. Moreover, a full mediation relationship of managerial cognition between intuitive cognitive styles and perceived international performance was identified.
Originality/value
This research carves out a unique niche by synergizing cognitive-experiential self-theory with dynamic managerial capabilities to investigate their conjoined effect on firms’ international performance, an area previously underexplored. Unveiling insights from burgeoning economies like Türkiye enriches the existing body of knowledge, offering substantial contributions to the field of international business.
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Acknowledgements
This article was produced from the master’s thesis defended on 30.05.2023 within the Department of International Trade and Logistics of Sakarya University of Applied Sciences.
This study was supported by the project accepted by Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Scientific Research Projects Coordination on 04.07.2022 (SUBÜ, BAP, Project Number: 100-2022).
Citation
Karaca, V. and Bağış, M. (2024), "Rational versus intuitive cognition and influence of dynamic managerial capabilities on SMEs’ perceived international performance: evidence from emerging economy", Management Research Review, Vol. 47 No. 9, pp. 1467-1499. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-06-2023-0440
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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