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DOI 10.35609/jber.2017.2.3(4)

Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Giriati. (2017). Moderating Business Environment Influence on Individual Entrepreneurial Competence and Entrepreneurial Orientation Toward Business Performance, J. Bus. Econ. Review, 2 (3): 26-32. https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2017.2.3(4)

Received: December 18, 2016 | Accepted: July 8, 2017

Moderating Business Environment Influence on Individual Entrepreneurial Competence and Entrepreneurial Orientation Toward Business Performance
Giriati
Universitas Tanjunpura, Indonesia Abstract

Objective - This article aims to analyze the influence of moderating hostile and dynamic business environment variables on Individual Entrepreneurial Competence (IEC) and Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on Business Performance.

Methodology/Technique - This study is conducted on Credit Union (microfinance), especially in West Kalimantan, using the Structural Equation Model technique.

Findings - The results of the analysis show that the Individual Entrepreneurial Competence variables and Entrepreneurial Orientation have a positive influence on Business Performance. Meanwhile, Individual Entrepreneurial Competence and Entrepreneurial Orientation have a positive and greater influence on Business Performance in hostile environments. On the other hand, Individual Entrepreneurial Competence has a positive effect on Business Performance, but tend to be weak on dynamic environment. The Entrepreneurial Orientation has a positive and stronger impact on Business Performance in a dynamic environment.

Novelty - The study helps to develop business environment for nurturing entrepreneurship.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Individual Entrepreneurial Competence; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Hostile versus Dynamic; Business Performance.

JEL Classification: I21, L25, L26.

Price: USD 25