Three stages of entrepreneurial orientation: the founder's role. Issue 2 (8th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ljungkvist, Torbjörn; Boers, Börje; Samuelsson, Joachim
• Is Part Of: International journal of entrepreneurial behaviour & research. Volume 26:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 285
• Page End: 306
• Publication Date: 2019-11-08
• Subjects: Venture capital -- Entrepreneurial orientation -- Family firms -- Ownership; Entrepreneurship -- Periodicals; Small business -- Periodicals; 338.04
• DOI: 10.1108/IJEBR-10-2018-0630
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-2554

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the development of the five dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) over time by taking a founder's perspective. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws on an in-depth single-case study. It combines semi-structured interviews in the company with archival data, such as annual reports, press clips and interviews in business magazines. Findings: The results indicate that the EO dimensions change from being personalized and directly solution-oriented to being intangible value-creation-oriented. Originality/value: By suggesting ownership-based EO configurations, this study contributes insights into how different ownership forms propel EO. These configurations – that is, personal, administrative based and intangible focused – show the impact of the EO dimensions and provide a systematic and theoretical understanding of EO change over time.