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A Conceptual Model of Entrepreneurship as Firm Behavior

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Covin, Jeffrey G., Slevin, Dennis P.·1991·Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
DOI 10.1177/104225879101600102
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This article outlines a conceptual model of entrepreneurship as an organizational-level phenomenon. The model is intended to depict the organizational system elements that relate to entrepreneurial behavior among larger, established firms, but may also be applicable in varying degrees to many smaller firms. Entrepreneurship is described as a dimension of strategic posture represented by a firm's risk-taking propensity, tendency to act in competitively aggressive, proactive manners, and reliance on frequent and extensive product innovation. The proposed model delineates the antecedents and consequences of an entrepreneurial posture as well as the variables that moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial posture and firm performance. The advantages of a firm-behavior perspective on entrepreneurship are discussed, as are the theoretical and managerial implications of such a perspective.

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Authors
Covin, J. G., & Slevin, D. P.
Venue
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
1991-10
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
7-26
ISSN
  • 1042-2587 (ISSN-L)
  • 1540-6520
DOI
10.1177/104225879101600102
OpenAlex
W1571210426
Cited by
3,904
References
4
FWCI
11.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
green
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)

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