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Growth-oriented new agricultural ventures: the role of entrepreneurial resources and capabilities under convergence forces

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Using a multilevel approach, this study examines how new entrants’ resources, capabilities and context influence growth-oriented new agricultural ventures. Results indicate that growth orientation is largely self-determined. The knowledge base of the new entrants, their social ties with entrepreneurs, together with the capabilities to identify and exploit opportunities, as well as those to effectively offer new products, trigger these growth-oriented ventures. Industry contexts also influence them, as those operating in less agriculturally competitive countries have a greater probability of becoming growth-oriented, suggesting convergence forces. Lastly, results reveal that competitiveness positively moderates the relationship between product innovation capabilities and growth orientation.

Source: European Review of Agricultural Economics

DOI: 10.1093/erae/jby039

Authors: Emilio Pindado, Mercedes Sánchez

Institution: Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Regional Development Fund