Mapping Global Research on Entrepreneurial Orientation

Authors

  • Loso Judijanto IPOSS Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/wsbm.v3i03.2237

Keywords:

Entrepreneurial Orientation, Bibliometric Analysis, Innovation, Firm Performance

Abstract

This study aims to map the intellectual structure and global evolution of research on Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) using a bibliometric analysis approach. Drawing data from the Scopus database, a total of peer-reviewed journal articles were analyzed to uncover trends, influential authors, institutional collaborations, and thematic clusters in EO literature. Using VOSviewer software, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrences, and temporal visualizations were generated to provide insight into the development of the field. The results reveal that EO remains a core construct in entrepreneurship research, often linked with themes such as innovation, firm performance, strategic orientation, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). More recent trends indicate a shift toward sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and academic entrepreneurship, highlighting EO’s growing interdisciplinary appeal. The study contributes by consolidating fragmented knowledge, identifying emerging areas for inquiry, and offering a roadmap for future research and policy development. Despite its limitations, the findings provide valuable theoretical and practical guidance for scholars, educators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers navigating the evolving entrepreneurial landscape.

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2025-09-30

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Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): West Science Business and Management

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Mapping Global Research on Entrepreneurial Orientation (L. Judijanto , Trans.). (2025). West Science Business and Management, 3(03), 746-755. https://doi.org/10.58812/wsbm.v3i03.2237