Moderating effects of tolerance for ambiguity and risk-taking propensity on the role conflict-perceived performance relationship: Evidence from Singaporean entrepreneurs

A study investigates the effects of tolerance for ambiguity and risk-taking propensity in mediating the relationships between role conflict and perceived performance among 70 entrepreneurs in Singapore. The results indicate that Singaporean entrepreneurs that are higher on tolerance for ambiguity or...

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Published inJournal of business venturing Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 67
Main Authors Teoh, Hai Yap, Foo, See Liang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Elsevier Sequoia S.A 01.01.1997
Subjects
Entrepreneurs
Perceptions
Psychological aspects
Risk exposure
Studies
Singapore
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Summary:A study investigates the effects of tolerance for ambiguity and risk-taking propensity in mediating the relationships between role conflict and perceived performance among 70 entrepreneurs in Singapore. The results indicate that Singaporean entrepreneurs that are higher on tolerance for ambiguity or in risk-taking propensity are better positioned to neutralize the effects of role stress in the entrepreneurial role, thus leading to better perceived performance.
ISSN:0883-9026
1873-2003
DOI:10.1016/s0883-9026(96)00035-3