Bhattarai, Charan and Tasavori, Misagh (2022) Understanding the impact of learning orientation and the mediating role of new product development capability on social enterprises' performances. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 29 (2). pp. 530-551. DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-12-2021-1009
Bhattarai, Charan and Tasavori, Misagh (2022) Understanding the impact of learning orientation and the mediating role of new product development capability on social enterprises' performances. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 29 (2). pp. 530-551. DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-12-2021-1009
Bhattarai, Charan and Tasavori, Misagh (2022) Understanding the impact of learning orientation and the mediating role of new product development capability on social enterprises' performances. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 29 (2). pp. 530-551. DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-12-2021-1009
Abstract
Purpose – Social enterprises (SEs) offer a unique context as they have the challenge of finding solutions that not only improve their economic performance but also their social performance, simultaneously. The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether learning orientation and new product development capability can support SEs to enhance both their economic and social performances. Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative research design has been employed and data has been collected from a sample of 164 SEs in the UK. Findings – Our findings illustrate that if SEs want to enhance their economic performance, they should ensure that learning orientation leads to new product development capability. Otherwise, learning orientation cannot improve their economic performance. However, surprisingly, learning orientation can impact SEs’ performance not only by developing new product development capability but also by having a direct impact on their social performance. Originality/value – This article contributes to the social entrepreneurship literature by illustrating the role of learning orientation and new product development capability in enhancing the economic as well as the social performance of SEs.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Social enterprise, learning orientation, new product development capability, performance |
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > Essex Business School |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 31 Jan 2023 17:04 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2024 20:53 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/33835 |
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