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The study concluded that entrepreneurial orientation is a critical determinant of firm performance among SMEs in Nigeria. The findings suggested that SMEs in Nigeria should focus on developing an entrepreneurial orientation by fostering a culture of innovation, proactiveness, and calculated risk-taking to enhance their performance.

An Examination of the Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Firm Performance: A Study of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria fuoye journal of management innovation and entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) refers to the firm's strategic orientation that reflects its propensity to engage in innovative, proactive, and risk-taking behaviors. Previous studies have shown that EO is a critical determinant of firm performance, particularly among SMEs. However, there is a dearth of research on the relationship between EO and firm performance in the Nigerian context. The study concluded that entrepreneurial orientation is a