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Title The interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness of entrepreneurs on firm innovation capability and its impact on firm performance
ID_Doc 69024
Authors Ratanavanich, M; Charoensukmongkol, P
Title The interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness of entrepreneurs on firm innovation capability and its impact on firm performance
Year 2024
Published
DOI 10.1108/VJIKMS-06-2023-0135
Abstract PurposeGrounded in the resource-based view of the firm, this study aims to examine the effects of goal orientation and the mindfulness of entrepreneurs on firm innovation capability and analyzes that capability's subsequent impact on firm performance. The authors also analyze whether mindfulness interacts with goal orientation to intensify its effect on firm innovation capability.Design/methodology/approachSimple random sampling was used to obtain the sample of Thai firms listed in the Department of Business Development database (n = 304). The data analysis was done by using partial least square structural equation modeling.FindingsGoal orientation and mindfulness are positively associated with firm innovation capability. The analysis also supports the interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness on firm innovation capability. Moreover, firm innovation capability is positively associated with firm performance.Practical implicationsGoal orientation and mindfulness should be considered two essential soft skills that entrepreneurs must develop to build up their firms' innovation capability. Because entrepreneurs are the key drivers of economic growth and sustainable development, the government agencies responsible for the entrepreneurship development should consider goal orientation and mindfulness as parts of their entrepreneurship training program and development policy.Originality/valueThe finding about the interaction effect of goal orientation and mindfulness on firm innovation capability provides new evidence that was not documented in previous research. The authors clarify that these are entrepreneurial characteristics that could supplement each other to maximize the potential of entrepreneurs and strengthen the innovation capability of their firms.
Author Keywords Goal orientation; Mindfulness; Innovation capability; Firm performance; Economic development; Entrepreneurship; Human capital
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:001177387700001
WoS Category Information Science & Library Science; Management
Research Area Information Science & Library Science; Business & Economics
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