Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Resilience in State Universities of Sri Lanka Mediating Role of Innovation Culture

Abstract

As universities are challenged like any other organization, how to manage risk, and maintain survival and growth during crises have become a concern. Lack of finance and interruption of activities by Covid 19 have created issues for Sri Lankan state universities (SLSUs) to question their resilient nature. Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and innovation culture (IC) enhance better performance and survival of an organization ensuring organizational resilience (OR). Thus, this study is a theoretical debate on EO, OR, and IC in SLSUs. This proposed model will measure EO, OR, the impact of EO on OR, and mediating effect of IC on the relationship between EO and OR in SLSUs. The relationship among three variables: EO, OR, and IC is looked at from the dynamic capabilities theory (DCT) lens as they are confirmed as dynamic capabilities (DCs). Five-dimensional models of EO, OR, and unidimensional model of IC are adopted. Four hypotheses were formulated after referring to extant literature to be tested empirically. The stratified random sampling technique is used for selecting the sample from five strata. All three variables will be operationalized. Survey technique to be applied to collect data. Answers to the structured questionnaire are to be measured on five (5) point Likert scale. Reliability of data and construct validity to be tested. The relationships between variables to be assessed while mediating effect of IC on the relationship between EO and OR to be tested. This proposed study contributes to DCs, EO, IC, and OR literature. Practical implications of this study too are discussed.