How much conflict is too much? How frequent task conflict expressions affect angels’ reinvestment intention

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ID21620009
AutoresAlexander Narh Tetteh (0000-0002-8378-4984, University of Science and Technology of China), Qingxiong Weng (0000-0002-5426-6029, University of Science and Technology of China), Lincoln Jisuvei Sungu (0000-0002-3746-7996, University of Science and Technology of China), Magdalene Zeinab Akosua Adams (University of Science and Technology of China)
Ano2024
Volume35
Fascículo2
Páginas387-410
Data de publicação2024-02-13
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Conflict Management (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1044-4068 • E-ISSN: 1758-8545
EditoraEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/ijcma-02-2023-0029
OpenAlexW4387819582
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas4
Referências citadas84

Purpose The aim of this study is to understand the levels (i.e. mild vs intense) of task conflict (TC) expressions between angel investors and entrepreneurs at the post-investment stage and how it affect angel investors’ follow-on investment intentions with the same entrepreneur. Design/methodology/approach Survey data was gathered from 71 angel investors in China. Mplus was used to test the proposed research model. Findings This study found that angels perceive affective conflict (AC) when engaged in intense TC, unlike the case for mild TC expressions. Furthermore, the analysis shows that, unlike mild TC expressions, intense TC expressions impede angels’ reinvestment intentions when they perceive ACs. Other results indicate that when angels perceive that entrepreneurs are not open to coaching, the prominence of mild TC expression is sharply mitigated and becomes as detrimental as intense TC expressions. Research limitations/implications This study only focused on one specific aspect of the angel–entrepreneur post-investment relationship: The effect of their TC expressions on angels’ reinvestment intentions. By no means do the authors imply that TC expression in the angel–entrepreneur post-investment relationship is the only factor that matters to angel investors in their follow-on investment intentions with the same entrepreneur. Practical implications The findings suggest that entrepreneurs should pay careful attention to TC that may arise between them and their financiers. TCs are not entirely detrimental, but their negative effect might depend on how they are expressed. An appropriate level of TC may also improve enterprise performance and collaboration. Thus, angels and entrepreneurs should set clear goals and performance standards, where task interactions mainly focus on the goals and expected outcomes. Originality/value Prior to this study, little was known about whether all TCs potentially lead to ACs. By distinguishing between levels (i.e. mild vs intense) of TC expressions between angels and entrepreneurs, this study adds a novel aspect to it by showing that TC, in and of itself, does not necessarily lead to AC but can lead to AC once its intensity grows

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