Entrepreneurial culture and leadership: Evidence of the importance of intention

Abstract

This research aims to investigate how entrepreneurial leadership and culture impact entrepreneurial behavior through the mediating role of entrepreneurial intention in Iraq's hotel industry. Information was gathered from 625 individuals employed in private restaurants and hotels, and a structural equation model, SEM, was utilized to analyze this data. Despite close focus on studying actual entrepreneurial behavior, the results of the current study emphasize the crucial role of entrepreneurial intention in the emergence of actual behavior. The entrepreneurial intention acts as a comprehensive mediator impacting entrepreneurial leadership and culture on entrepreneurial behavior. This underscores the pivotal role of individual intentions in translating organizational influences into tangible actions. The study emphasizes the significance of understanding and nurturing these intentions as drivers of entrepreneurial behavior. The implications extend to professionals in the industry, advocating for initiatives to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, cultivate supportive cultures, and empower employees to stimulate change. These insights offer a proactive framework for organizations to navigate dynamic challenges and capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities in the sector.