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Can Sustainable Entrepreneurship Create Value for Enterprises? Examining the Roles of Corporate Reputation and Entrepreneurs' Self-Promotion Behavior

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R. Liu
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H T Liu
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Samuel Adomako *
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Yong Lin
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Tianwei Huang
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Yihan Wang
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Fang Ding
DOI:10.1002/bse.71208delete
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To understand the heterogeneous performance outcomes of sustainable entrepreneurship, this study investigates the role of founder impression management. We develop and test a moderated mediation model, drawing on signaling and impression management theories, using a dual-study design with longitudinal data (n = 217) and survey data (n = 259). Our findings reveal that while corporate reputation mediates the sustainability-performance link, this effect is contingent on the founder's self-promotion. This demonstrates that founder agency acts as a critical amplifier, unlocking the financial and social returns of sustainability commitments. By integrating micro-level entrepreneurial actions with macro-level sustainability goals, this research advances theory and offers entrepreneurs a clear strategic pathway: combine sustainable practices with compelling communication to build reputation and drive performance.
Keywords:
corporate reputation
entrepreneurial venture performance
impression management
self-promotion behavior
sustainable entrepreneurship
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Business Strategy and the Environment cover
Business Strategy and the Environment
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