Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness
Abstract Purpose The present study sought to comprehend the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation, with a focus on examining the mediating effects of entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial alertness. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a purposive sampling tec...
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| author | Tayyaba Rafique Muhammad Mohsin Muhammad Adeel Abid Ali Noman Ashrif Saliah Anwar |
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| description | Abstract Purpose The present study sought to comprehend the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation, with a focus on examining the mediating effects of entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial alertness. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a purposive sampling technique for collecting data from entrepreneurs in from different sectors of Pakistan. A sample of 382 entrepreneurs completed the survey. Data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. Reliability, discriminant, and convergent validity tests were conducted, and structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses. Findings It was revealed that human capital has a significant impact on radical and incremental innovation. Furthermore, entrepreneurial passion and alertness significantly mediates the relationship between human capital and innovation. Originality/value The study contributes to the emerging research on innovation in entrepreneurship. There is limited research on types of innovation and entrepreneurial alertness in Pakistan; therefore, the study adds value to the scarce empirical research on innovation and entrepreneurial alertness and passion. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eb7fa608d66345a2abb2c10f959319da2024-03-05T19:15:38ZengSpringerOpenFuture Business Journal2314-72102024-02-0110111310.1186/s43093-024-00318-4Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertnessTayyaba Rafique0Muhammad Mohsin1Muhammad Adeel Abid2Ali Noman Ashrif3Saliah Anwar4Department of Management and Administrative Sciences, University of NarowalDepartment of Management and Administrative Sciences, University of NarowalDepartment of Management and Administrative Sciences, University of NarowalDepartment of Management and Administrative Sciences, University of NarowalDepartment of Management Sciences, Virtual UniversityAbstract Purpose The present study sought to comprehend the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation, with a focus on examining the mediating effects of entrepreneurial passion and entrepreneurial alertness. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a purposive sampling technique for collecting data from entrepreneurs in from different sectors of Pakistan. A sample of 382 entrepreneurs completed the survey. Data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. Reliability, discriminant, and convergent validity tests were conducted, and structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses. Findings It was revealed that human capital has a significant impact on radical and incremental innovation. Furthermore, entrepreneurial passion and alertness significantly mediates the relationship between human capital and innovation. Originality/value The study contributes to the emerging research on innovation in entrepreneurship. There is limited research on types of innovation and entrepreneurial alertness in Pakistan; therefore, the study adds value to the scarce empirical research on innovation and entrepreneurial alertness and passion.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-024-00318-4Human capitalRadical and incremental innovationsEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial passionAlertness |
| spellingShingle | Tayyaba Rafique Muhammad Mohsin Muhammad Adeel Abid Ali Noman Ashrif Saliah Anwar Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness Future Business Journal Human capital Radical and incremental innovations Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial passion Alertness |
| title | Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness |
| title_full | Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness |
| title_fullStr | Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness |
| title_short | Understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation: the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness |
| title_sort | understanding the impact of human capital on radical and incremental innovation the role of entrepreneurial passion and alertness |
| topic | Human capital Radical and incremental innovations Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial passion Alertness |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-024-00318-4 |
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