Background: Technology-based entrepreneurial businesses (TBEBs) have been identified as major contributors to economic growth and job creation in most global economies. Aim: The objective of this study was to empirically test the relationships between structured and unstructured networks and perceived value creation in 313 TBEBs, taking into account their decision-making orientation. Setting: TBEBs in the South African were identified and information was gathered through structured questionnaires. Methods: After an exploratory factor analyses (EFA), Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were calculated to confirm the validity and reliability of the measuring instrument. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was the main statistical procedure used to test the significance of the relationships hypothesised between the various independent, mediating and dependent variables. Results: The main finding of the study was that TBEBs can create financial and non-financial value by adopting a decision-making orientation in the business to co-create the future with other stakeholders. Conclusion: In conclusion this study found that establishing both structured and unstructured networks enhances a co-creation decision-making orientation and contributes to value creation in TBEBs.

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网络和决策导向对基于技术的创业企业价值创造的影响

背景：基于技术的企业家企业（TBEB）已被确定为大多数全球经济体中经济增长和创造就业机会的主要贡献者。目的：本研究的目的是通过实证检验313个TBEB中结构化和非结构化网络与感知价值创造之间的关系，并考虑其决策方向。背景：确定了南非的TBEB，并通过结构化问卷收集了信息。方法：在进行探索性因素分析（EFA）之后，计算了Cronbach的α系数，以确认测量仪器的有效性和可靠性。结构方程模型（SEM）是主要的统计程序，用于测试各种独立的，中介变量和因变量。结果：该研究的主要发现是，TBEB可以通过在业务中采用决策导向与其他利益相关者共同创造未来来创造财务和非财务价值。结论：总之，本研究发现，建立结构化和非结构化网络都可以增强共同创造的决策导向，并有助于TBEB的价值创造。