Entrepreneurial Orientation, Strategic Networking, and Croatian SMEs Performance: A Configurational Approach

Abstract Background: Many studies on entrepreneurship indicate an affirmative entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and small firm performance interrelationship. However, the empirical results are inconclusive, especially when firms face certain contingencies. Objectives: Strategic networking environmental dynamism important to SMEs’ performance; therefore, goal of this study is apply a configurational approach for developing model that promotes roles strategic as moderating variables in EO-performance relationship. Methods/Approach: For determining which fits data best, moderated linear regression analysis was used analytical method test proposed hypotheses. Specifically, configurational, contingency universal models were examined. Results: Results reveal provides statistically better explanation variance compared both models. Conclusions: By adding relationship, our helps explain why some firms, although restrained with internal resources, can still achieve projects since required resources be acquired from external network partners. Limitations encompass sample size, use subjective scale, questioning only one representative firm, short-term aspect study.