Title: Entrepreneurship vs. e-entrepreneurship: an evaluation of entrepreneurial orientations for social and economic development

Authors: Liping Wang

Addresses: School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Zhengzhou University of Economics and Business, Zhengzhou, Henan, 451191, China

Abstract: Entrepreneurship and e-entrepreneurship both are vital for fostering dynamism, adaptability, and prosperity in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Entrepreneurship fuels innovation, job creation, and economic growth that support driving progress in various industries. However, e-entrepreneurship leverages digital platforms to reach global markets, fostering scalability, accessibility, and efficiency. This study specifically explores the nexus of both orientation modes toward corporate social and economic development in China, a developing nation. First, this study examines the correlation between entrepreneurship and social development (SoD). Second, the study explores the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development (EcD). Third, the study uncovers the relationship between e-entrepreneurship and SoD. Finally, the objective is to examine the relationship between e-entrepreneurship and EcD, respectively. The outcomes were obtained using a sample of 553 (N = 553) and utilising SEM method through SmartPLS. The study affirmed the positive relationships of entrepreneurship toward SoD and EcD. Likewise, this study assured the positive correlation of e-entrepreneurship toward SoD and EcD.

Keywords: entrepreneurship; e-entrepreneurship; social development; economic development; structure equation modelling.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEB.2025.142988

International Journal of Electronic Business, 2025 Vol.20 No.1, pp.34 - 49

Received: 31 Aug 2023
Accepted: 05 Dec 2023
Published online: 02 Dec 2024 *

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