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The link between interpersonal and interorganisational networking: The role of start-up members' achievement-related affect
Journal Title
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing
Year (definitive publication)
2021
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
This research examined the effect of start-up members' achievement-related affect on the link between interpersonal and interorganisational relationships (IORs). A sample of 469 employees from 135 German and 65 Portuguese start-ups (questionnaires) and a sample of 19 staff members of different Portuguese start-ups (interviews) participated in the current study. The regression results for the moderation model show that, for higher levels of achievement-related affect, interpersonal network building has a significant positive correlation with their perceived importance of IORs with non-investor stakeholders. Moreover, the indirect effect between interpersonal network maintenance and perceived importance of IORs was mediated by start-up members' achievement-related affect. This research sought to contribute to the interpersonal and interorganisational networking literatures. Findings suggest that motivations of achievement-related affect play a moderator or mediator role depending on the different profiles of the stakeholders (investors vs. non-investors).
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Keywords
Start-ups,Achievement-related affect,Entrepreneurial networking,IORs,Interorganisational relationships
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Economics and Business - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| UIDB/00315/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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