The Influence of Entrepreneurial Competency, Learning Orientation, and Entrepreneurial Motivation on SME Performance

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the influence of entrepreneurial competency, learning orientation, and entrepreneurial motivation on SME performance. The study was conducted using a quantitative method with a sample of 200 SMEs from food and beverage industries have been established for more than 3 years and where chosen classified random sampling. The results show that entrepreneurial competency, learning orientation, and entrepreneurial motivation affect SMEs performance. In this research, entrepreneurial motivation shows the strongest influence on SME performance compared to entrepreneurial competency and learning orientation. Keywords: entrepreneurial competency; learning orientation; entrepreneurial motivation; SME performance.