The Interface between Organizational Learning Capability, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and SME Growth

This paper investigates the interface between organizational learning capability, entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and small business performance. It reports on the findings from 350 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in North Cyprus operating in the services and retailing sectors. The findings indicate a positive relationship between EO and sales and market share growth, but not between EO and employment growth. There is also a positive relationship between organizational learning capability and EO. This paper contributes to the small business management literature by providing a holistic analysis of the interface between organizational learning capability, EO, and growth. Publisher Statement: This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Altinay, L, Madanoglu, M, De Vita, G, Arasli, H & Ekinci, Y 2016, 'The Interface between Organizational Learning Capability, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and SME Growth' Journal of Small Business Management, vol 54, no. 3, pp. 871-891, which has been published in final form at https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jsbm.12219 This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.