The Interface between Organizational Learning Capability, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and SME Growth

Abstract

This paper investigates the interface between organizational learning capability, entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and small business performance. It reports on the findings from 350 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in North Cyprus operating in the services and retailing sectors. The findings indicate a positive relationship between EO and sales and market share growth, but not between EO and employment growth. There is also a positive relationship between organizational learning capability and EO. This paper contributes to the small business management literature by providing a holistic analysis of the interface between organizational learning capability, EO, and growth.

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Levent Altinay

Levent Altinay is Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Research Area Leader at Faculty of Business, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Melih Madanoglu

Melih Madanoglu is Associate Professor at College of Business, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.

Glauco De vita

Glauco De Vita is Professor of International Business Economics at Centre for Business in Society (CBiS), Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom.

Huseyin Arasli

Huseyin Arasli is Professor of Management, Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Tourism, Famagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10 Turkey.

Yuksel Ekinci

Yuksel Ekinci is Professor of Marketing and Reputation, Henley Business School, Reading University, Reading, United Kingdom.