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Dynamics in rural entrepreneurship – the role of knowledge acquisition, entrepreneurial orientation, and emotional intelligence in network reliance and performance relationship

Thomas Bilaliib Udimal, Zhuang Jincai, Isaac Akolgo Gumah · 2019 · Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Summary. Rural farmer entrepreneurs in China who rely on business networks improve their performance primarily through acquiring knowledge. Emotional intelligence directly boosts knowledge acquisition, while entrepreneurial orientation strengthens the link between knowledge and performance. The study recommends that extension education prioritize knowledge-building programs and that policymakers focus on developing rural farmers' social capital and entrepreneurial capabilities to enhance business outcomes.

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Udimal, T. B., Jincai, Z., & Gumah, I. A.. (2019). Dynamics in rural entrepreneurship – the role of knowledge acquisition, entrepreneurial orientation, and emotional intelligence in network reliance and performance relationship. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. https://doi.org/10.1108/apjie-03-2019-0021

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DOI
10.1108/apjie-03-2019-0021
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, agtech
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2026-04-28