Perspectives of entrepreneurial orientation with the quality of life

Hafeez, Salima and Rana, Asif Mehmood and Chaudhry, Rashid Mehmood and Khan, Muhammad Aslam and Ahmad, H.Mushtaq and Rehman, Kashif Ur (2011): Perspectives of entrepreneurial orientation with the quality of life. Published in: Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies , Vol. 3, No. 6 (25 December 2011): pp. 381-387.

Abstract

The characteristics of entrepreneurial orientation is played important role in business. How do an entrepreneurial firms and individuals have taken the advantage in industry? This study explores the dynamic capabilities of the organization according to international performance. Our findings indicates the positive impact on dynamic capabilities of the business with perfectly use of this research framework. The main aspect of this paper is to analyse the impact of entrepreneurial orientation with the quality of life. Distinctive features of entrepreneurs and their contribution to the economy can make it possible for third world countries to grow their economies faster and provide financial means to enhance social, health, and environmental well-being (basic dimensions of quality of life), along with products and services that the poor need in these countries. Entrepreneurial orientation combined with organization learning and Quality of life (QOL) are enhanced the dynamic capability of the organization. Present conceptual research will provide the source of competitive advantage and mainstream line for further development of the business .We suggest that existing literature reconfiguring the different approaches for the entrepreneurial to capture the opportunities in world business. First, quality of life cannot possibly improve in inactive or weakening economic conditions; second, economic development in the third world countries cannot advance in a balanced and desirable manner without a major domestic entrepreneurship movement (Samli 2004, 2008a).

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Entrepreneurial orientation, organizational learning, quality of life, dynamic capabilities
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M1 - Business Administration > M12 - Personnel Management ; Executives; Executive Compensation

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