Strategic entrepreneurship model for economic transformation: Malaysian evidence

Abstract

The study examines input-process-output model of strategic entrepreneurship among the Malaysian SMEs entrepreneurs. The study justified resource inputs (environment, organizational and individual) are important resources for firms’ output. The study examines 46 entrepreneurs in the community in cross-sectional analysis. The results indicate that the model uphold the resource-based view (RBV) theory that environmental, organizational and individual resources determine better SMEs’ economic performance in Malaysia. Research limitations, common method bias and future studies are also discussed.