Entrepreneurship vs. e-entrepreneurship: an evaluation of entrepreneurial orientations for social and economic development

Entrepreneurship and e-entrepreneurship both are vital for fostering dynamism, adaptability, and prosperity in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.Entrepreneurship fuels innovation, job creation, and economic growth that support driving progress in various industries.However, e-entrepreneurship leverages digital platforms to reach global markets, fostering scalability, accessibility, and efficiency.This study specifically explores the nexus of both orientation modes toward corporate social and economic development in China, a developing nation.First, this study examines the correlation between entrepreneurship and social development (SoD).Second, the study explores the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development (EcD).Third, the study uncovers the relationship between e-entrepreneurship and SoD.Finally, the objective is to examine the relationship between e-entrepreneurship and EcD, respectively.The outcomes were obtained using a sample of 553 (N = 553) and utilising SEM method through SmartPLS.The study affirmed the positive relationships of entrepreneurship toward SoD and EcD.Likewise, this study assured the positive correlation of e-entrepreneurship toward SoD and EcD.