The Effect of Global City Founding Location on Crowdfunding Success and Internationalization
In: IBR-D-23-00749
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In: IBR-D-23-00749
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In: Routledge studies in entrepreneurship
In: Journal of Small Business Management, Band 56, Heft 1, S. 76-102
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In: Journal of institutional economics, Band 17, Heft 4, S. 607-624
ISSN: 1744-1382
AbstractIn this study, we investigate the mediating effect of institutional networking on the relationship between perceived corruption and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We also examine the moderating impact of financial slack on the relationship between perceived corruption and institutional networking. We test our moderated mediation model using data from 212 SMEs operating in Ghana. The findings from the study show that perceived corruption is positively related to institutional networking and this relationship is amplified when levels of financial slack are greater. The findings also show that institutional networking positively mediates the relationship between perceived corruption and SME growth. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.