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Perceived institutional support and small venture performance: The mediating role of entrepreneurial persistence
Ahsan, M. Adomako, Samuel Mole, K.F.
Ahsan, M.
Adomako, Samuel
Mole, K.F.
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2021-03
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The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in International Small Business Journal, vol 39/issue 1 by SAGE Publications Ltd, All rights reserved. © 2020 SAGE Publications Ltd.
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This article examines the entrepreneurial persistence of opportunity-motivated entrepreneurs in Ghana. Specifically, it develops a theoretical model focusing on the relationships among perceived institutional support, entrepreneurial persistence and small venture performance, including how entrepreneurial networks condition the relationship between institutional support and entrepreneurial persistence. Using time-lagged data from 373 opportunity-motivated entrepreneurs leading small ventures in Ghana, we find broad support for our hypotheses. The insights from our study provide an integrative understanding of the relationships among perceived institutional support, entrepreneurial persistence and venture performance in an adverse environment. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
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Ahsan M, Adomako S and Mole KF (2021) Perceived institutional support and small venture performance: The mediating role of entrepreneurial persistence. International Small Business Journal. 39(1): 18-39.
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