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This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, including entrepreneurial orientation, opportunity recognition, social entrepreneurship, university technology transfer, venture growth, entrepreneurial education, innovation and economic growth, sustainable entrepreneurship, gender and entrepreneurship, and social capital. The papers explore various aspects of entrepreneurial behavior, business innovation, and the impact of entrepreneurship on economic development.

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Entrepreneurial Orientation; Opportunity Recognition; Social Entrepreneurship; University Technology Transfer; Venture Growth; Entrepreneurial Education; Innovation and Economic Growth; Sustainable Entrepreneurship; Gender and Entrepreneurship; Social Capital

Survival of the Fittest? Entrepreneurial Human Capital and the Persistence of Underperforming Firms

1997-12-01

Javier Gimeno , Timothy B. Folta , Arnold C. Cooper +1 more

A Conceptual Model of Entrepreneurship as Firm Behavior

1991-10-01

Jeffrey G. Covin , Dennis P. Slevin

This article outlines a conceptual model of entrepreneurship as an organizational-level phenomenon. The model is intended to depict the organizational system elements that relate to entrepreneurial behavior among larger, established … This article outlines a conceptual model of entrepreneurship as an organizational-level phenomenon. The model is intended to depict the organizational system elements that relate to entrepreneurial behavior among larger, established firms, but may also be applicable in varying degrees to many smaller firms. Entrepreneurship is described as a dimension of strategic posture represented by a firm's risk-taking propensity, tendency to act in competitively aggressive, proactive manners, and reliance on frequent and extensive product innovation. The proposed model delineates the antecedents and consequences of an entrepreneurial posture as well as the variables that moderate the relationship between entrepreneurial posture and firm performance. The advantages of a firm-behavior perspective on entrepreneurship are discussed, as are the theoretical and managerial implications of such a perspective.

Linking two dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation to firm performance

2001-09-01

G. T. Lumpkin , Gregory G. Dess

A Paradigm of Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Management*

2007-01-01

Howard H. Stevenson , José-Carlos Jarillo

Corporate entrepreneurship seems to many entrepreneurship scholars a contradiction in terms. This paper represents an attempt to bridge that gap. This is done by, first, reviewing the literature on entrepreneurship, … Corporate entrepreneurship seems to many entrepreneurship scholars a contradiction in terms. This paper represents an attempt to bridge that gap. This is done by, first, reviewing the literature on entrepreneurship, trying to summarize it in a few major themes. Second, a view of entrepreneurship is proposed that facilitates the application of the previous findings to the field of corporate entrepreneurship. Finally, a series of propositions are developed, as instances of the kind of research that can be pursued by following the proposed approach.

Differences between entrepreneurs and managers in large organizations: Biases and heuristics in strategic decision-making

1997-01-01

Lowell W. Busenitz , Jay B. Barney

The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Development of Entrepreneurial Intentions.

2005-01-01

Hao Zhao , Scott E. Seibert , Gerald E. Hills

Resumen.Este trabajo analiza las características del emprendimiento femenino en España.Tras una descripción de la evolución laboral de la mujer durante el periodo 2002-17, este estudio se centra en examinar a … Resumen.Este trabajo analiza las características del emprendimiento femenino en España.Tras una descripción de la evolución laboral de la mujer durante el periodo 2002-17, este estudio se centra en examinar a aquellas mujeres que han iniciado una actividad empresarial.A través de la explotación de la Encuesta de Población Activa (EPA) se ha examinado la concentración sectorial del emprendimiento femenino en España antes y después de la crisis.Asimismo, se ha estudiado si la consideración del nivel formativo alcanzado por la mujer y su lugar de residencia afectan de algún modo a la segregación sectorial de sus negocios.Por último, tras una revisión detallada de los distintos factores que influyen en la probabilidad de que una mujer decida iniciar un negocio por cuenta propia, se ha estimado un modelo logit binomial para averiguar qué variables objetivas son las que más

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Development and Cross–Cultural Application of a Specific Instrument to Measure Entrepreneurial Intentions

2009-04-27

Francisco Liñán , Yi–Wen Chen

This article uses Ajzen's theory of planned behavior to build an entrepreneurial intention questionnaire (EIQ) and analyzes its psychometric properties. The entrepreneurial intention model is then tested on a 519–individual … This article uses Ajzen's theory of planned behavior to build an entrepreneurial intention questionnaire (EIQ) and analyzes its psychometric properties. The entrepreneurial intention model is then tested on a 519–individual sample from two rather diverse countries: Spain and Taiwan. EIQ and structural equation techniques have been used to try to overcome previous research limitations. The role of culture in explaining motivational perceptions has been specifically considered. Results indicate EIQ properties are satisfactory and strong support for the model is found. Relevant insights are derived about how cultural values modify the way individuals in each society perceive entrepreneurship.

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A typology of social entrepreneurs: Motives, search processes and ethical challenges

2008-12-24

Shaker A. Zahra , Éric Gedajlovic , Donald O. Neubaum +1 more

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EFFECTS OF AGE AT ENTRY , KNOWLEDGE INTENSITY, AND IMITABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL GROWTH.

2000-10-01

Erkko Autio , H. J. Sapienza , James G. Almeida

We employed knowledge-based theory to shed light on international growth in entrepreneurial firms. We found earlier initiation of internationalization and greater knowledge intensity to be associat... We employed knowledge-based theory to shed light on international growth in entrepreneurial firms. We found earlier initiation of internationalization and greater knowledge intensity to be associat...

The Relationship of Entrepreneurial Traits, Skill, and Motivation to Subsequent Venture Growth.

2004-01-01

J. Robert Baum , Edwin A. Locke

Previous research on entrepreneurship as well as goal, social-cognitive, and leadership theories has guided hypotheses regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial traits and skill (passion, tenacity, and new resource skill) and … Previous research on entrepreneurship as well as goal, social-cognitive, and leadership theories has guided hypotheses regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial traits and skill (passion, tenacity, and new resource skill) and situationally specific motivation (communicated vision, self-efficacy, and goals) to subsequent venture growth. Data from 229 entrepreneur-chief executive officers and 106 associates in a single industry were obtained in a 6-year longitudinal study. Structural equation modeling revealed a web of relationships that impact venture growth. Goals, self-efficacy, and communicated vision had direct effects on venture growth, and these factors mediated the effects of passion, tenacity, and new resource skill on subsequent growth. Furthermore, communicated vision and self-efficacy were related to goals, and tenacity was related to new resource skill.

Initial human and financial capital as predictors of new venture performance

1994-09-01

Arnold C. Cooper , Javier Gimeno , Carolyn Y. Woo

Prior Knowledge and the Discovery of Entrepreneurial Opportunities

2000-08-01

Scott Shane

Before technological change leads to new processes, products, markets, or ways of organizing, entrepreneurs must discover opportunities in which to exploit the new technology. To date, research has not explained … Before technological change leads to new processes, products, markets, or ways of organizing, entrepreneurs must discover opportunities in which to exploit the new technology. To date, research has not explained adequately why entrepreneurs discover these opportunities, which creates several conceptual problems in the entrepreneurship literature. Drawing on Austrian economics, I argue that opportunity discovery is a function of the distribution of information in society (Hayek 1945). Through in-depth case studies of eight sets of entrepreneurs who exploit a single MIT invention, I show that entrepreneurs discover opportunities related to the information that they already possess. I use these findings to draw several implications that differ from those prevailing in the entrepreneurship literature, including: (1) entrepreneurs do not always select between alternative market opportunities for new technologies; (2) the source of entrepreneurship lies in differences in information about opportunities; (3) the results of prior studies of entrepreneurial exploitation may suffer from bias; and (4) individual differences influence the opportunities that people discover, how their entrepreneurial efforts are organized, and how the government can influence this process.

Contextualizing Entrepreneurship—Conceptual Challenges and Ways Forward

2011-01-01

Friederike Welter

This paper sets out to explore contexts for entrepreneurship, illustrating how a contextualized view of entrepreneurship contributes to our understanding of the phenomenon. There is growing recognition in entrepreneurship research … This paper sets out to explore contexts for entrepreneurship, illustrating how a contextualized view of entrepreneurship contributes to our understanding of the phenomenon. There is growing recognition in entrepreneurship research that economic behavior can be better understood within its historical, temporal, institutional, spatial, and social contexts, as these contexts provide individuals with opportunities and set boundaries for their actions. Context can be an asset and a liability for the nature and extent of entrepreneurship, but entrepreneurship can also impact contexts. The paper argues that context is important for understanding when, how, and why entrepreneurship happens and who becomes involved. Exploring the multiplicity of contexts and their impact on entrepreneurship, it identifies challenges researchers face in contextualizing entrepreneurship theory and offers possible ways forward.

The Emergence of Entrepreneurship Education: Development, Trends, and Challenges

2005-08-15

Donald F. Kuratko

Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced. With that expansion has come a similar increase in the … Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced. With that expansion has come a similar increase in the field of entrepreneurship education. The recent growth and development in the curricula and programs devoted to entrepreneurship and new–venture creation have been remarkable. The number of colleges and universities that offer courses related to entrepreneurship has grown from a handful in the 1970s to over 1,600 in 2005. In the midst of this huge expansion remains the challenge of complete academic legitimacy for entrepreneurship. While it can be argued that some legitimacy has been attained in the current state of entrepreneurship education, there are critical challenges that lie ahead. This article focuses on the trends and challenges in entrepreneurship education for the 21st century.

Entrepreneurial orientation and small business performance: a configurational approach

2004-03-19

Johan Wiklund , Dean A. Shepherd

Competing models of entrepreneurial intentions

2000-09-01

Norris Krueger , Michael D. Reilly , Alan L. Carsrud

Entrepreneurial Action And The Role Of Uncertainty In The Theory Of The Entrepreneur

2006-01-01

Jeffery S. McMullen , Dean A. Shepherd

By considering the amount of uncertainty perceived and the willingness to bear uncertainty concomitantly, we provide a more complete conceptual model of entrepreneurial action that allows for examination of entrepreneurial … By considering the amount of uncertainty perceived and the willingness to bear uncertainty concomitantly, we provide a more complete conceptual model of entrepreneurial action that allows for examination of entrepreneurial action at the individual level of analysis while remaining consistent with a rich legacy of system-level theories of the entrepreneur. Our model not only exposes limitations of existing theories of entrepreneurial action but also contributes to a deeper understanding of important conceptual issues, such as the nature of opportunity and the potential for philosophical reconciliation among entrepreneurship scholars.

Fools Rush in? The Institutional Context of Industry Creation*

2007-01-01

Howard E. Aldrich , C. Marlene Fiol

Now organizations are always vulnerable to the liabilities of newness, but such pressures are especially severe when an industry is in its formative years. We focus on one set of … Now organizations are always vulnerable to the liabilities of newness, but such pressures are especially severe when an industry is in its formative years. We focus on one set of constraints facing entrepreneurs in emerging industries-their relative lack of cognitive and sociopolitical legitimacy. We examine the strategies that founders can pursue, suggesting how their successful pursuit of legitimacy may evolve from innovative ventures to broader contexts, collectively reshaping industry and institutional environments.

The role of social and human capital among nascent entrepreneurs

2003-05-01

Per Davidsson , Benson Honig

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Does entrepreneurial self-efficacy distinguish entrepreneurs from managers?

1998-07-01

Chao C. Chen , Patricia G. Greene , Ann Crick

Contextual influences on the corporate entrepreneurship-performance relationship: A longitudinal analysis

1995-01-01

Shaker A. Zahra , Jeffrey G. Covin

Entrepreneurship: Past Research and Future Challenges

1988-06-01

Murray B. Low , Ian C. MacMillan

The contributions and shortcomings of past entrepreneurship research can be viewed within the context of six research design specifications: purpose, theoretical perspective, focus, level of analysis, time frame and methodology. … The contributions and shortcomings of past entrepreneurship research can be viewed within the context of six research design specifications: purpose, theoretical perspective, focus, level of analysis, time frame and methodology. The authors suggest a unifying definition of the field of entrepreneurship. The recent trend toward theory driven research that is contextual and process oriented is encouraging. It is time for entrepreneurship researchers to pursue causality more aggressively. Exploratory studies that are not theory driven should be discouraged unless the topic is highly original. Implications for practicing entrepreneurs are discussed.

Network-based research in entrepreneurship

2003-03-01

Ha Hoang , Boštjan Antončić

Social and Commercial Entrepreneurship: Same, Different, or Both?

2006-01-01

James E. Austin , Howard H. Stevenson , Jane Wei–Skillern

Entrepreneurship has been the engine propelling much of the growth of the business sector as well as a driving force behind the rapid expansion of the social sector. This article … Entrepreneurship has been the engine propelling much of the growth of the business sector as well as a driving force behind the rapid expansion of the social sector. This article offers a comparative analysis of commercial and social entrepreneurship using a prevailing analytical model from commercial entrepreneurship. The analysis highlights key similarities and differences between these two forms of entrepreneurship and presents a framework on how to approach the social entrepreneurial process more systematically and effectively. We explore the implications of this analysis of social entrepreneurship for both practitioners and researchers.

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Implementing Entrepreneurial Ideas: The Case for Intention

1988-07-01

Barbara Bird

Entrepreneurial intentions, entrepreneurs' states of mind that direct attention, experience, and action toward a business concept, set the form and direction of organizations at their inception. Subsequent organizational outcomes such … Entrepreneurial intentions, entrepreneurs' states of mind that direct attention, experience, and action toward a business concept, set the form and direction of organizations at their inception. Subsequent organizational outcomes such as survival, development (including written plans), growth, and change are based on these intentions. The study of entrepreneurial intentions provides a way of advancing entrepreneurship research beyond descriptive studies and helps to distinguish entrepreneurial activity from strategic management.

A critical look at technological innovation typology and innovativeness terminology: a literature review

2002-03-01

Raquel Pötter Garcia

A plethora of definitions for innovation types has resulted in an ambiguity in the way the terms ‘innovation’ and ‘innovativeness’ are operationalized and utilized in the new product development literature. … A plethora of definitions for innovation types has resulted in an ambiguity in the way the terms ‘innovation’ and ‘innovativeness’ are operationalized and utilized in the new product development literature. The terms radical, really-new, incremental and discontinuous are used ubiquitously to identify innovations. One must question, what is the difference between these different classifications? To date consistent definitions for these innovation types have not emerged from the new product research community. A review of the literature from the marketing, engineering, and new product development disciplines attempts to put some clarity and continuity to the use of these terms. This review shows that it is important to consider both a marketing and technological perspective as well as a macrolevel and microlevel perspective when identifying innovations. Additionally, it is shown when strict classifications from the extant literature are applied, a significant shortfall appears in empirical work directed toward radical and really new innovations. A method for classifying innovations is suggested so that practitioners and academics can talk with a common understanding of how a specific innovation type is identified and how the innovation process may be unique for that particular innovation type. A recommended list of measures based on extant literature is provided for future empirical research concerning technological innovations and innovativeness. “A rose is a rose is a rose. And a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” Gertrude Stein & William Shakespeare

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Clarifying the Entrepreneurial Orientation Construct and Linking It To Performance

1996-01-01

G. T. Lumpkin , Gregory G. Dess

The primary purpose of this article is to clarify the nature of the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) construct and to propose a contingency framework for investigating the relationship between EO and … The primary purpose of this article is to clarify the nature of the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) construct and to propose a contingency framework for investigating the relationship between EO and firm performance. We first explore and refine the dimensions of EO and discuss the usefulness of viewing a firm's EO as a multidimensional construct. Then, drawing on examples from the EO-related contingencies literature, we suggest alternative models (moderating effects, mediating effects, independent effects, interaction effects) for testing the EO-performance relationship.

The Promise of Entrepreneurship as a Field of Research

2000-01-01

Scott Shane , S. Venkataraman

To date, the phenomenon of entrepreneurship has lacked a conceptual framework. In this note we draw upon previous research conducted in the different social science disciplines and applied fields of … To date, the phenomenon of entrepreneurship has lacked a conceptual framework. In this note we draw upon previous research conducted in the different social science disciplines and applied fields of business to create a conceptual framework for the field. With this framework we explain a set of empirical phenomena and predict a set of outcomes not explained or predicted by conceptual frameworks already in existence in other fields.

Creating Something from Nothing: Resource Construction through Entrepreneurial Bricolage

2005-09-01

Ted Baker , Reed E. Nelson

A field study of 29 resource-constrained firms that varied dramatically in their responses to similar objective environments is used to examine the process by which entrepreneurs in resource-poor environments were … A field study of 29 resource-constrained firms that varied dramatically in their responses to similar objective environments is used to examine the process by which entrepreneurs in resource-poor environments were able to render unique services by recombining elements at hand for new purposes that challenged institutional definitions and limits. We found that Lévi-Strauss's concept of bricolage—making do with what is at hand—explained many of the behaviors we observed in small firms that were able to create something from nothing by exploiting physical, social, or institutional inputs that other firms rejected or ignored. We demonstrate the socially constructed nature of resource environments and the role of bricolage in this construction. Using our field data and the existing literature on bricolage, we advance a formal definition of entrepreneurial bricolage and induce the beginnings of a process model of bricolage and firm growth. Central to our contribution is the notion that companies engaging in bricolage refuse to enact the limitations imposed by dominant definitions of resource environments, suggesting that, for understanding entrepreneurial behavior, a constructivist approach to resource environments is more fruitful than objectivist views.

Strategic management of small firms in hostile and benign environments

1989-01-01

Jeffrey G. Covin , Dennis P. Slevin

Abstract This paper reports the results of a study designed to investigate the effective strategic responses to environmental hostility among small manufacturing firms. Data on environmental hostility, organization structure, strategic … Abstract This paper reports the results of a study designed to investigate the effective strategic responses to environmental hostility among small manufacturing firms. Data on environmental hostility, organization structure, strategic posture, competitive tactics, and financial performance were collected from 161 small manufacturers. Findings indicate that performance among small firms in hostile environments was positively related to an organic structure, an entrepreneurial strategic posture, and a competitive profile characterized by a long‐term orientation, high product prices, and a concern for predicting industry trends. In benign environments, on the other hand, performance was positively related to a mechanistic structure, a conservative strategic posture, and a competitive profile characterized by conservative financial management and a short‐term financial orientation, an emphasis on product refinement, and a willingness to rely heavily on single customers.

Knowledge‐based resources, entrepreneurial orientation, and the performance of small and medium‐sized businesses

2003-11-04

Johan Wiklund , Dean A. Shepherd

Abstract While theory suggests that management has discretion in manipulating resources in order to build competitive advantage, resource‐based research has focused on the characteristics of resources, paying less attention to … Abstract While theory suggests that management has discretion in manipulating resources in order to build competitive advantage, resource‐based research has focused on the characteristics of resources, paying less attention to the relationship between those resources and the way firms are organized. In explaining performance, entrepreneurship scholars have focused on a firm's entrepreneurial strategic orientation (EO), leaving its interrelationship with internal characteristics aside. We argue that EO captures an important aspect of the way a firm is organized. Our findings suggest that knowledge‐based resources (applicable to discovery and exploitation of opportunities) are positively related to firm performance and that EO enhances this relationship. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

A theory of entrepreneurial opportunity identification and development

2002-12-28

Alexander Ardichvili , Richard N. Cardozo , Sourav Ray

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Performance: An Assessment of past Research and Suggestions for the Future

2009-04-09

Andreas Rauch , Johan Wiklund , G. T. Lumpkin +1 more

Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) has received substantial conceptual and empirical attention, representing one of the few areas in entrepreneurship research where a cumulative body of knowledge is developing. The time is … Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) has received substantial conceptual and empirical attention, representing one of the few areas in entrepreneurship research where a cumulative body of knowledge is developing. The time is therefore ripe to document, to review, and to evaluate the cumulative knowledge on the relationship between EO and business performance. Extending beyond qualitative assessment, we undertook a meta–analysis exploring the magnitude of the EO–performance relationship and assessed potential moderators affecting this relationship. Analyses of 53 samples from 51 studies with an N of 14,259 companies indicated that the correlation of EO with performance is moderately large (r = .242) and that this relationship is robust to different operationalizations of key constructs as well as cultural contexts. Internal and environmental moderators were identified, and results suggest that additional moderators should be assessed. Recommendations for future research are developed.

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The entrepreneur's business model: toward a unified perspective

2004-01-27

Michael H. Morris , Minet Schindehutte , Jeffrey A. Allen

Do entrepreneurship programmes raise entrepreneurial intention of science and engineering students? The effect of learning, inspiration and resources

2006-08-29

Vangelis Souitaris , Stefania Zerbinati , Andreas Al‐Laham

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A Conceptual Framework for Describing the Phenomenon of New Venture Creation

1985-10-01

William B. Gartner

A review of the entrepreneurship literature suggests that differences among entrepreneurs and among their ventures are as great as the variation between entrepreneurs and nonentrepreneurs and between new firms and … A review of the entrepreneurship literature suggests that differences among entrepreneurs and among their ventures are as great as the variation between entrepreneurs and nonentrepreneurs and between new firms and established firms. A framework for describing new venture creation integrates four major perspectives in entrepreneurship: characteristics of the individual(s) who start the venture, the organization which they create, the environment surrounding the new venture, and the process by which the new venture is started.

What Makes an Entrepreneur?

1998-01-01

David G. Blanchflower , Andrew J. Oswald

This article uses various micro data sets to study entrepreneurship. Consistent with the existence of capital constraints on potential entrepreneurs, the estimates imply that the probability of self‐employment depends positively … This article uses various micro data sets to study entrepreneurship. Consistent with the existence of capital constraints on potential entrepreneurs, the estimates imply that the probability of self‐employment depends positively upon whether the individual ever received an inheritance or gift. When directly questioned in interview surveys, potential entrepreneurs say that raising capital is their principal problem. Consistent with our theoretical model's predictions, the self‐employed report higher levels of job and life satisfaction than employees. Childhood psychological test scores, however, are not strongly correlated with later self‐employment.

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“Who Is an Entrepreneur?” Is the Wrong Question

1988-04-01

William B. Gartner

Entrepreneurship is the creation of organizations. What differentiates entrepreneurs from non-entrepreneurs is that entrepreneurs create organizations, while non-entrepreneurs do not. In behavioral approaches to the study of entrepreneurship an entrepreneur … Entrepreneurship is the creation of organizations. What differentiates entrepreneurs from non-entrepreneurs is that entrepreneurs create organizations, while non-entrepreneurs do not. In behavioral approaches to the study of entrepreneurship an entrepreneur is seen as a set of activities involved in organization creation, while in trait approaches an entrepreneur is a set of personality traits and characteristics. This paper argues that trait approaches have been unfruitful and that behavioral approaches will be a more productive perspective for future research in entrepreneurship.

Digital Entrepreneurship: Toward a Digital Technology Perspective of Entrepreneurship

2016-10-13

Satish Nambisan

New digital technologies have transformed the nature of uncertainty inherent in entrepreneurial processes and outcomes as well as the ways of dealing with such uncertainty. This has raised important questions … New digital technologies have transformed the nature of uncertainty inherent in entrepreneurial processes and outcomes as well as the ways of dealing with such uncertainty. This has raised important questions at the intersection of digital technologies and entrepreneurship—on digital entrepreneurship. We consider two broad implications—less bounded entrepreneurial processes and outcomes and less predefined locus of entrepreneurial agency—and advance a research agenda that calls for the explicit theorizing of concepts related to digital technologies. In articulating the promise and value of such a digital technology perspective, we consider how it would build on and enrich existing entrepreneurship theories.

Clarifying the Entrepreneurial Orientation Construct and Linking It to Performance

1996-01-01

G. T. Lumpkin , Gregory G. Dess

Clarifies the nature of the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) construct and proposes contingency models for investigating the relationship between EO and firm performance. EO is contrasted to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is new … Clarifies the nature of the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) construct and proposes contingency models for investigating the relationship between EO and firm performance. EO is contrasted to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is new entry. Entrepreneurial orientation is the processes, practices, intentions, and decision-making activities leading to new entry. It has five key dimensions: autonomy, innovativeness, risk taking, proactiveness, and competitive aggressiveness. Although all five dimensions are central to understanding the entrepreneurial process, they occur in different combinations, and the factors vary independently in a given context. Contingency theory suggests that congruence among variables (such as environmental and organizational factors) is crucial for optimal performance; hence the relationship between EO and firm performance is context specific. Key contingencies associated with the relationship between EO and performance are identified. Then four alternative contingency models (moderating, mediating, independent and interaction effects) are proposed for the purpose of testing the relationship of EO and performance. The analysis further delineates various organizational characteristics related to each of the four models that may impact firm performance, including the structure chosen, integrating activities, top management team characteristics and the industry. These characteristics may all affect the five dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation and impact performance. (TNM)

Entrepreneurial Potential and Potential Entrepreneurs

1994-04-01

Norris Krueger , Deborah V. Brazeal

Before there can be entrepreneurship there must be the potential for entrepreneurship, whether in a community seeking to develop or in a large organization seeking to innovate. Entrepreneurial potential, however, … Before there can be entrepreneurship there must be the potential for entrepreneurship, whether in a community seeking to develop or in a large organization seeking to innovate. Entrepreneurial potential, however, requires potential entrepreneurs. This paper discusses antecedents of such potential and proposes a model based on Shapero's (1982) model of the entrepreneurial event. We then discuss this model in light of supporting evidence from two different perspectives, corporate venturing and enterprise development.

Network Dyads in Entrepreneurial Settings: A Study of the Governance of Exchange Relationships

1992-03-01

Andrea Larson

Andrea Larson University of Virginia Social control in network organizational forms is examined through an inductive field study of a sample of dyadic relationships established by high-growth entrepreneurial firms. The … Andrea Larson University of Virginia Social control in network organizational forms is examined through an inductive field study of a sample of dyadic relationships established by high-growth entrepreneurial firms. The social dimensions of the transactions are central in explaining control and coordination in the exchange structures. A process model of network formation is presented that highlights the importance of reputation, trust, reciprocity, and mutual interdependence. The network form is proposed as an alternative to vertical integration for high-growth entrepreneurial firms. The data also suggest that studying the network form of governance can provide insights into firm growth.'

Social entrepreneurship research: A source of explanation, prediction, and delight

2005-10-04

Johanna Mair , Ignasi Martí

Strategy and society: the link between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility

2007-04-24

Michael E. Porter , Mark Kramer

Governments, activists, and the media have become adept at holding companies to account for the social consequences of their actions. In response, corporate social responsibility has emerged as an inescapable … Governments, activists, and the media have become adept at holding companies to account for the social consequences of their actions. In response, corporate social responsibility has emerged as an inescapable priority for business leaders in every country. Frequently, though, CSR efforts are counterproductive, for two reasons. First, they pit business against society, when in reality the two are interdependent. Second, they pressure companies to think of corporate social responsibility in generic ways instead of in the way most appropriate to their individual strategies. The fact is, the prevailing approaches to CSR are so disconnected from strategy as to obscure many great opportunities for companies to benefit society. What a terrible waste. If corporations were to analyze their opportunities for social responsibility using the same frameworks that guide their core business choices, they would discover, as Whole Foods Market, Toyota, and Volvo have done, that CSR can be much more than a cost, a constraint, or a charitable deed--it can be a potent source of innovation and competitive advantage. In this article, Michael Porter and Mark Kramer propose a fundamentally new way to look at the relationship between business and society that does not treat corporate growth and social welfare as a zero-sum game. They introduce a framework that individual companies can use to identify the social consequences of their actions; to discover opportunities to benefit society and themselves by strengthening the competitive context in which they operate; to determine which CSR initiatives they should address; and to find the most effective ways of doing so. Perceiving social responsibility as an opportunity rather than as damage control or a PR campaign requires dramatically different thinking--a mind-set, the authors warn, that will become increasingly important to competitive success.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FIRM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE.

1988-12-01

J. B. McGuire , A. Sundgren , Thomas Schneeweis

Structural characteristics and determinants of the patent collaboration network in China's agricultural sector

2025-06-25

Cheng Xiao | Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika)

Fostering a Speak-Up Culture: Psychological Safety in Indonesia’s Startup Ecosystem

2025-06-25

Aisyah Shabihah , Gita Widya Laksmini Soerjoatmodjo | Deleted Journal

This study aims to examine the effect of psychological safety on employee voice behavior in startup environments. A total of 351 startup employees in Indonesia participated in this quantitative research … This study aims to examine the effect of psychological safety on employee voice behavior in startup environments. A total of 351 startup employees in Indonesia participated in this quantitative research using survey methods. Voice behavior was measured using the Employee Voice Behavior Scale, while psychological safety was assessed using the Psychological Safety Scale. Data were analyzed using binary logistic regression. The results showed that psychological safety significantly influenced voice behavior, χ²(349) = 6.940, p < 0.001, R² = 0.132. These findings indicate that employees who perceive a higher degree of psychological safety are more likely to engage in voice behavior, highlighting the importance of cultivating a psychologically safe climate in startup organizations.

Organizational emergence theory: addressing invisible conflicts and emerging dynamics in entrepreneurship

2025-06-25

Eduardo Leite , David B. Audretsch | Review of Managerial Science

The Role of Soft skills in Enhancing Employability and Sustaining Long-Term Career Success

2025-06-25

Ramandeep Kaur | European Economic Letters (EEL)

In today’s dynamic academic and professional landscape, soft skills have emerged as critical determinants of success alongside technical expertise. This study investigates the importance of soft skills—such as communication, teamwork, … In today’s dynamic academic and professional landscape, soft skills have emerged as critical determinants of success alongside technical expertise. This study investigates the importance of soft skills—such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—in enhancing employability and fostering long-term career growth among university students. Through a mixed-methods approach that integrates literature analysis and a structured survey conducted on undergraduate students, the research highlights both the perceived value of soft skills and the challenges faced in their development.

Place-based industrial policy

2025-06-25

| OECD local economic and employment development (LEED) working papers

The Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Marketing Performance Through Digital Marketing Capabilities: A Literature Review

2025-06-25

Hosianna Ayu Hidayati , Endang Siti Astuti , Andriani Kusumawati +1 more | KnE Social Sciences

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) often face challenges in marketing performance due to a lack of innovation, adaptability, and appropriate strategies to cope with increasingly fierce competition. Limited resources and … Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) often face challenges in marketing performance due to a lack of innovation, adaptability, and appropriate strategies to cope with increasingly fierce competition. Limited resources and knowledge hinder many MSEs from effectively utilizing digital technology to reach a broader market. Thus, entrepreneurial attitude promotes innovation, proactive opportunity grasping, and risk-taking to boost competitiveness. Entrepreneurship and digital marketing can assist MSEs increase marketing performance and survive in a competitive market. This article reviews studies on how an entrepreneurial attitude and digital marketing skills affect marketing performance. This research adopted a descriptive analysis method, and the data used were obtained from previous literature studies. The main data sources were obtained through Scopus and Proquest, using the Publish or Perish (PoP) application to collect relevant literature.The study found that entrepreneurial orientation has a significant effect on marketing performance, Entrepreneurial orientation also has a significant effect on and digital marketing capabilities, While digital marketing capabilities significantly impact marketing performance.

Gender equality: a perspective of accounting academia in rural area

2025-06-25

Eliza Noviriani , Ee Zurmansyah | JAS (Jurnal Akuntansi Syariah)

Purpose – The study aims to answer the question, "How does the gender equality portrait of accounting academics in rural areas?". Method – This research, using gender transcendental phenomenology, encompasses … Purpose – The study aims to answer the question, "How does the gender equality portrait of accounting academics in rural areas?". Method – This research, using gender transcendental phenomenology, encompasses four phases of convergence, namely epoche, reduction of phenomena, imaginative variation, and synthesis between meaning and essence. The primary source of research data, in the form of statements and gestures, was obtained through observation and in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted with 8 female accountants in academia informants who work and study. Findings – The research showed that gender equality has not realized its specificity for female accountants in academia in the accounting education environment at rural colleges. The "voice" of female accountant academia is divided into two sections: women who feel gender equality and women who experience gender discrimination in the organizational environment. Implications – The theoretical implication of this research is to add to the study of gender equality in the accounting environment, especially for accounting educators and students in rural areas. The practical implications of this research are that the environment should be more sensitive so that this phenomenon does not become more cultural and restrict the movement of glass glasses to work.

Venturer Camp 2023: A co-operative approach to youth residentials

2025-06-25

Thomas Boxall | Journal of Co-operative Studies

When thinking about small festivals, large parties or youth residential activities, a common approach is to outsource to professionals who run a top-down organising team. Within Woodcraft Folk, this is … When thinking about small festivals, large parties or youth residential activities, a common approach is to outsource to professionals who run a top-down organising team. Within Woodcraft Folk, this is not the way we operate. Venturer Camp 2023 which took place for a week in the summer of 2023, is a testament to how co-operative values can contribute to the efficient co-ordination of a c.450-person residential activity for approximately 450 people. This reflective article will explore how co-operation can positively contribute to youth residential co-ordination, where it falls down, and what we can learn from the process, drawing from my experience as seen by a Volunteer Camp Co-ordinator.

Book review: Research Handbook on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems CunninghamJames A.MenterMatthiasO’KaneConorRomanoMarco (Eds). Research Handbook on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2024. 608 pp. ISBN: 9781800378971 (handback). ISBN: 800378988 (ebook). £245.00 (hardcover)

2025-06-24

Colin Mason | International Small Business Journal Researching Entrepreneurship

Knowledge and entrepreneurship propensity in Central European countries: An analysis in universities

2025-06-24

Jaroslav Belás , Dalia Štreimikienė , Ján Dvorský +2 more | Journal of Innovation & Knowledge

The relationship between the institutional environment and job satisfaction. A multilevel approach

2025-06-24

María Lourdes Gastearena Balda , Andrea Ollo‐López , Martín Larraza‐Kintana +1 more | Current Psychology

Abstract An extensive body of literature has explored the key determinants of employee job satisfaction placing particular emphasis on individual differences and job characteristics. However, variations in job satisfaction levels … Abstract An extensive body of literature has explored the key determinants of employee job satisfaction placing particular emphasis on individual differences and job characteristics. However, variations in job satisfaction levels persist across countries, highlighting the importance of contextual and institutional factors across different national contexts. This study investigates the role of formal and informal institutions in shaping job satisfaction. Based on a sample of 10.822 employees from 26 European countries, the study employs a multilevel methodology to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings demonstrate that national institutions significantly contribute to cross-country differences in job satisfaction. In particular, the positive impact of labour freedom on job satisfaction is more pronounced in countries characterised by low power distance, low uncertainty avoidance, and high individualism. Conversely, in countries with high power distance, high uncertainty avoidance, and low individualism, the relationship between labour freedom and job satisfaction is weaker. These results emphasise the critical role of cultural and institutional contexts.

Do governance factors moderate the bidirectional relationship between entrepreneurship and unemployment in an oil-led emerging economy?

2025-06-24

Lukman Raimi , Fairul Rizal Rashid | International Journal of Ethics and Systems

Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurship and unemployment in an oil-led emerging economy. Specifically, it examines whether political stability and government effectiveness moderate the bidirectional relationship … Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurship and unemployment in an oil-led emerging economy. Specifically, it examines whether political stability and government effectiveness moderate the bidirectional relationship between entrepreneurial activity and unemployment in Brunei’s emerging economy. Design/methodology/approach Using 34 years of data (1990–2023) from Brunei Darussalam, sourced from the World Bank’s WDI database, the authors use the generalised method of moments to analyse the data and uncover new empirical findings from an oil-led emerging economy. Findings The study shows that the effect of entrepreneurship on unemployment is partially supported, with self-employment and agricultural activities contributing to reducing unemployment, while fuel exports tend to increase it, consistent with the Schumpeter effect. In addition, a moderate effect of unemployment on self-employment can be observed, which partially supports the refugee effect. The moderating role of political stability and government effectiveness is significant and impacts both directions of influence between entrepreneurship and unemployment, highlighting the two moderating factors as key elements in shaping economic dynamics in oil-led emerging economies. Practical implications The findings suggest policymakers in oil-led economies can reduce unemployment by encouraging self-employment, diversifying industries beyond oil, strengthening governance structures and ensuring political stability. These strategies create a supportive environment for entrepreneurship, fostering sustainable job creation and economic resilience amid the challenges faced by oil-dependent economies. Originality/value This research makes a unique contribution by validating the relationship between entrepreneurship and unemployment within the Schumpeter and refugee effects while also examining the rarely studied moderating role of the influence of political stability and government effectiveness.

Optimism, General Self-Efficacy, and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Among Greek Students: Research, Management, and Society

2025-06-24

Argyro Charokopaki , Panagiotis Douros | Administrative Sciences

This study explored the mediating role of general self-efficacy between dispositional optimism, a construct within the domains of positive emotions and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Using a sample of 484 Greek business … This study explored the mediating role of general self-efficacy between dispositional optimism, a construct within the domains of positive emotions and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Using a sample of 484 Greek business administration students from public universities, it was found that dispositional optimism influenced entrepreneurial self-efficacy via general self-efficacy. The findings are discussed with reference to social cognitive career theory (SCCT) conceptual framework to entrepreneurial intentions. The study contributes to and expands on the specific literature on this topic by introducing dispositional optimism as a person input variable in the first component of the conceptual framework. Implications for research and students’ career counseling, entrepreneurial education programs, and social policy are also discussed.

ENTREPRENEURIAL ASPIRATIONS VS. REALITY: UNDERSTANDING WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS, MOTIVATION AND PARTICIPATION TRENDS IN INDIA

2025-06-24

Paromita Roy , Subhankar Ghosh | The Social Science Review a Multidisciplinary Journal.

“Human development, if not engendered, is endangered” (UNDP, 1995). It is the bedrock of rich human resources. This will be flourish only when a country’s male and female populations belonging … “Human development, if not engendered, is endangered” (UNDP, 1995). It is the bedrock of rich human resources. This will be flourish only when a country’s male and female populations belonging to the working age group (15-64 age) can utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to help in their own progression as well as the improvement of society and the nation. In the 21st century, women from multiple sectors are getting opportunities to receive quality education, are engaging in paid employment, and various legal rights have been enacted to protect them. However, social inequality has not yet been completely eliminated. In India, there is still a significant gap between rates of male (70.9%) and female (40.3%) work participation. As an established fact after extensive and proven studies, it has been found that, if women are given the opportunity to apply their competencies, comprehension, and capacities in the workplace, instead of being confined to household chores, our nation’s manpower will be more potent, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand consistently. Women Entrepreneurship is one of the paramount features through which women not only improve their quality of life and the lives of their families, but also benefit society by boosting the economy and advancing towards gender equality. This study analyzes the landscape about women’s intentions toward entrepreneurship, diverse motivational factors that are helping her to choose and enter this field and the participation trends of early-stage women entrepreneurial activity in India using secondary data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Women’s Entrepreneurship Report (GEM). The findings of this study highlight the significance of appropriate policy implementation that fosters women’s entrepreneurship and bridges the gap between their intentions and the actual implementation of their dreams. This enables women to uphold themselves as successful entrepreneurs, ultimately contributing to the overall growth and development of the country.

Modern Era Challenges and Business Models for Entrepreneurs

2025-06-24

Harmandeep Kaur , Anuraj Sangha , Adnan ul Haque | Routledge eBooks

Brief Overview and Nature of Entrepreneurship

2025-06-24

Adnan ul Haque , Harmandeep Kaur | Routledge eBooks

Entrepreneurial Stress and Structural Support

2025-06-24

Irfan ul Haq , Riffat Faizan | Routledge eBooks

Entrepreneurship and Gender

2025-06-24

Harmandeep Kaur | Routledge eBooks

Risk Management and the Future of Evolving Entrepreneurship

2025-06-24

Adnan ul Haque , Harmandeep Kaur , A TARIQ | Routledge eBooks

Financial Challenges for Entrepreneurs in Volatile and Stable Economies

2025-06-24

Arif Toor , Sher Ali , Adnan ul Haque | Routledge eBooks

Types and Kinds of Entrepreneurship

2025-06-24

Adnan ul Haque , Irfan ul Haq | Routledge eBooks

Book review: Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning PolitisDiamantoAaboenLiseGabrielssonJonas (eds), Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning, Cheltenham, UK, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025, xiii+315 pp, ISBN 978 1 80392 220 1 (hardback), 978 1 80392 221 8 (eBook)

2025-06-24

Richard Harrison | International Small Business Journal Researching Entrepreneurship

Hegemonic entrepreneurial masculinities in patriarchal contexts: Exploring men’s entrepreneurship in war-torn territories

2025-06-24

Doaa Althalathini , Theodore A. Khoury , Nick Rumens | International Small Business Journal Researching Entrepreneurship

This article examines how the war-torn context in Iraq has affected men’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial masculinities. Drawing on the entrepreneurship masculinities literature, Connell’s notion of hegemonic masculinity and in-depth interviews … This article examines how the war-torn context in Iraq has affected men’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial masculinities. Drawing on the entrepreneurship masculinities literature, Connell’s notion of hegemonic masculinity and in-depth interviews with 21 Iraqi men entrepreneurs, this article demonstrates the complex interplay between entrepreneurship, masculinity and patriarchal dynamics in the context of wars and economic instability in Iraq. Study findings show how Iraqi men often turn to entrepreneurship out of necessity to meet patriarchal expectations of them as primary providers for their families. We contribute to the literature on entrepreneurship, men and masculinities by demonstrating how entrepreneurship not only serves as an imperfect economic solution to familial poverty but also enables some men to conform to patriarchal norms of hegemonic masculinity that continue to disadvantage women. Theoretically, the article shows how men’s entrepreneurial hegemonic masculinities in contexts of war can be conceptualised as generational, situated and implicated in corruption and the reproduction of patriarchal relations between men and women.

The impact of entrepreneurs’ prosocial motivation on entrepreneurial persistence from the perspective of self-determination

2025-06-24

Hui Duan , H. P. Zhang , Lei Ren | Management Decision

Purpose Prosocial motivation is recognized as a critical driver of entrepreneurial behavior and existing studies highlight its positive influence on well-being. However, the relationship between prosocial motivation and entrepreneurial persistence … Purpose Prosocial motivation is recognized as a critical driver of entrepreneurial behavior and existing studies highlight its positive influence on well-being. However, the relationship between prosocial motivation and entrepreneurial persistence remains unexplored. To fill this gap, this study investigates the impact of prosocial motivation on entrepreneurial persistence, exploring the mediating role of subjective well-being and psychological well-being, while also exploring the moderating role of environmental dynamics. Design/methodology/approach Based on empirical survey data collected in eastern China, 289 entrepreneurs were surveyed to examine the hypotheses using statistical techniques. Findings Data analysis shows that prosocial motivation is positively related to entrepreneurial persistence, and the mediation effect of entrepreneurial psychological well-being is greater than that of entrepreneurial subjective well-being. Environmental dynamics positively moderate the relationship between psychological well-being and entrepreneurial persistence but do not moderate the relationship between subjective well-being and entrepreneurial persistence. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to the literature on entrepreneurial persistence by extending the role of prosocial motivation in entrepreneurship and integrating environmental dynamics as a contextual factor influencing well-being in self-determined persistence. Practical implications For entrepreneurs, this paper demonstrates how cultivating prosocial responsibility can foster entrepreneurial persistence. It emphasizes that entrepreneurs should not only enhance positive experiences but also build vitality and realization in dynamic environments. Originality/value Our research highlights the key role of prosocial motivation in entrepreneurial persistence. The findings show that psychological well-being is a more important mediator than subjective well-being, challenging prior studies that primarily emphasize subjective well-being in entrepreneurship.

The importance of creativity and self-efficacy in enterprise education

2025-06-24

Roisin Lyons , Ciarán Mac an Bhaird , Eoghan McConalogue | The Irish Journal of Management

Abstract Enterprise education is lauded as a mechanism for transferring entrepreneurial skills, mindsets, and tendencies to students. We examine the changing levels of entrepreneurial tendencies of a cohort of students … Abstract Enterprise education is lauded as a mechanism for transferring entrepreneurial skills, mindsets, and tendencies to students. We examine the changing levels of entrepreneurial tendencies of a cohort of students of enterprise education, focusing on entrepreneurial selfefficacy and entrepreneurial intentions. A sample group of undergraduate business students (n=177) were surveyed at the outset and conclusion of a year-long enterprise education module. Results highlight a lower pre-module level of entrepreneurial self-efficacy for female students and a significant increase in their self-efficacy levels after the module. We find entrepreneurial self-efficacy (established before the module and developed during) predicts entrepreneurial intentions and module satisfaction. Creativity training and individual creativity positively affect entrepreneurial intentions and module satisfaction, highlighting the importance of embedding creativity in such a module. These findings are useful to those developing future enterprise curricula.

It’s Not Just About the Money: What Actually Promotes New Firm Formation? Evidence from Polish Municipalities

2025-06-23

Elżbieta Ociepa-Kicińska , Rafał Czyżycki , Tomasz Skica +1 more | Sustainability

This paper examined whether regional differences in Poland affect the use of various tools for supporting local entrepreneurship. It also verified whether there is a universal set of tools that … This paper examined whether regional differences in Poland affect the use of various tools for supporting local entrepreneurship. It also verified whether there is a universal set of tools that accounts for the level at which local entrepreneurship support tools are used by municipalities. This study was based on a survey conducted among 882 Polish municipalities. Analyses were carried out using classical measures of descriptive statistics, supplemented by the Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis rank. The results reveal that the likelihood of municipalities with a local spatial development plan (LSDP) use more support instruments is statistically significant. For municipalities, having an LSDP also correlates with higher levels of local entrepreneurship. Moreover, the presence of an LSDP contributes not only to increased local entrepreneurship, but also aligns with long-term, sustainable, spatial and economic development goals. It was concluded that municipalities should be encouraged to create comprehensive development plans and, above all, to develop and implement local spatial development plans. Local decision-makers should must be made aware of the role of the plan and its importance for the level of entrepreneurship in the area. More attention should also be focused on the use of tools aimed at direct cooperation with entrepreneurs.

Sustainable Digital Entrepreneurship: Sustainability as a Success Factor for Digital Start‐Ups

2025-06-23

Michael Seidl , Peter M. Bican | Sustainable Development

ABSTRACT This study investigates whether and how sustainability acts as a success factor for digital start‐ups. Based on qualitative interviews with 20 founders from a range of sectors—including healthcare, mobility, … ABSTRACT This study investigates whether and how sustainability acts as a success factor for digital start‐ups. Based on qualitative interviews with 20 founders from a range of sectors—including healthcare, mobility, and industrial software—the findings show that while sustainability is not yet perceived as a primary driver of success, it increasingly offers competitive advantages. These include enhanced investor interest, stronger customer loyalty, and differentiation in competitive markets. Digital start‐ups are structurally well‐positioned to integrate sustainability due to their lower resource requirements and high scalability. However, challenges remain, particularly in measuring ecological impacts from outsourced infrastructures and managing the energy intensity of technologies such as blockchain and AI. Entrepreneurs also report hesitancy in using sustainability for marketing due to concerns about greenwashing. This study extends existing frameworks by emphasizing the role of external drivers—such as investors, media, and policy—and highlights the growing strategic relevance of sustainability in digital entrepreneurship.

Experimental evidence on occupational choices of microentrepreneurs

2025-06-23

Catia Batista , Priscila De Oliveira | AEA Randomized Controlled Trials

Cognitive dissonance in social entrepreneurs: Sources and strategies

2025-06-23

Mir Shahid Satar | Journal of the International Council for Small Business

Balancing act: Corporate governance and biodiversity conservation in extractive sector

2025-06-23

Ammad Ahmed , Hoa Luong , Abiot Tessema | Journal of Cleaner Production

Enhancing SME performance through e-business: the interplay of ambidexterity and entrepreneurial orientation in technology parks

2025-06-23

Syarifa Hanoum , Ramo Palalić , Theodosia Yunita Durman +1 more | Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Abstract This study examines the impact of organizational ambidexterity (OA) and e-business use on the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while exploring the mediating role of entrepreneurial … Abstract This study examines the impact of organizational ambidexterity (OA) and e-business use on the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while exploring the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO). Questionnaire-based research was employed, collecting data from SME owners within Indonesian Technoparks. The findings reveal that OA enhances both EO and SME performance, while EO strengthens e-business adoption and its impact on performance. E-business use moderates the OA-performance relationship, emphasizing the need for strategic alignment between internal capabilities and digital transformation. These results extend the contingency theory by positioning e-business as a crucial contingency factor that amplifies the benefits of ambidexterity and entrepreneurial orientation in SMEs. This research provides insights into the synergistic effects of EO and OA, facilitated by e-business, in driving SME performance. It offers recommendations for managers, Technopark management, and local governments to support digital transformation and entrepreneurial ecosystems for regional growth.

A proposal for measuring entrepreneurial intention among university students

2025-06-23

María Luisa Saavedra García , Angélica Riveros-Rosas , Karen Gisel Velázquez Rojas | Small Business International Review

The literature on entrepreneurial intention among university students has largely been grounded in attitudinal models that rely on instruments with limited multidimensional coverage and contextual sensitivity. This study proposes and … The literature on entrepreneurial intention among university students has largely been grounded in attitudinal models that rely on instruments with limited multidimensional coverage and contextual sensitivity. This study proposes and validates a scale that integrates psychological, educational, and social dimensions. The instrument was administered to a sample of 1,141 students from the Faculty of Accounting and Business Administration at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Exploratory factor analysis identified six factors accounting for 65.78% of the variance. The findings highlight the need to strengthen entrepreneurial competencies within the university context. The study also examines the influence of the family environment and offers practical implications for curriculum design and entrepreneurship education.

FROM IMAGE TO IMPACT: HOW ENDORSER QUALITIES SHAPE CONSUMER CHOICES

2025-06-23

P Milinth , P. K. Abdussalam | The Social Science Review a Multidisciplinary Journal.

Celebrity advertising has become a dominant strategy in modern marketing, leveraging the popularity, credibility, and aspirational value of celebrities to influence consumer behaviour. This paper explores the psychological and commercial … Celebrity advertising has become a dominant strategy in modern marketing, leveraging the popularity, credibility, and aspirational value of celebrities to influence consumer behaviour. This paper explores the psychological and commercial impacts of celebrity endorsements on brand perception, consumer trust, and purchase intention. Now a days a good number of companies are adopting the services of celebrities to influence the various components of buying behaviour. The key agenda behind the introduction of celebrities as spokesperson is based on the huge potential influence. Compared to other endorser types, reputed people achieve a high degree of attention and recall. The paper made an attempt to analyze the influence of celebrities attributes on various buying behaviour factors. Structural Equation modeling was used to analyse the data and found that all the relationship is positive and establishes strong relationship between the variables.

What inspires young Europeans to be agents of change through social entrepreneurship? A youth social entrepreneurship model proposal

2025-06-23

Sofia Gomes , Micaela Pinho , Jo�ão M. Lopes | Social enterprise journal

Purpose By creating innovative solutions that help solve social problems, young social entrepreneurs constitute a driving force for sustainable development. However, previous research has given scant attention to these stakeholders. … Purpose By creating innovative solutions that help solve social problems, young social entrepreneurs constitute a driving force for sustainable development. However, previous research has given scant attention to these stakeholders. This paper aims to explore how social motivations to become self-employed, social entrepreneur image and the social impacts expected from a job can affect youth intention to create a social enterprise. Design/methodology/approach A total of 25,984 young Europeans were analyzed using the partial least squares method. Findings The results show that young people with a social motivation to become self-employed, who have a positive image of social entrepreneurs and are looking for a job with a positive social impact, are more likely to set up a social enterprise. In addition, young people’s social motivations to become self-employed and their self-perceived image of social entrepreneurs were also statistically significant as antecedents of their social entrepreneurship intentions when mediated by the social attributes sought in a job. Originality/value These findings could help politicians and entrepreneur drivers better understand the antecedents of youth intentions and implement efficient policies to promote the growth of youth-driven social entrepreneurship.

Financial/Social Trade‐Offs in Dual‐Purpose Companies

2025-06-23

Fengbin Wang , Changwei Guo , Jianxun Chen +1 more | Journal of Management Studies

Abstract Dual‐purpose companies (DPCs) encounter numerous financial and social trade‐offs in their operations. However, existing research has not fully explored the heterogeneity and antecedents of these trade‐offs. To bridge this … Abstract Dual‐purpose companies (DPCs) encounter numerous financial and social trade‐offs in their operations. However, existing research has not fully explored the heterogeneity and antecedents of these trade‐offs. To bridge this gap, we first distinguish between scenarios in which trade‐offs are mitigated or intensified, and then categorize the intensification into two directions: social dominance and financial dominance. We hypothesize that unique combinations of governance arrangements and organizational capabilities result in different trade‐off scenarios. To test our hypothesis, we conducted a fsQCA of 46 subsidiaries within a Chinese state‐owned enterprise group. We identify three patterns that mitigate trade‐offs and three patterns that intensify them. The findings highlight the complex interplay between governance mechanisms and organizational capabilities related to different trade‐off scenarios, and the diverse pathways towards trade‐off mitigation, and the causal asymmetry between patterns of different trade‐off scenarios. Overall, this study advances our understanding of the heterogeneity of financial/social trade‐offs in DPCs.

Intertwinement of entrepreneurial stress and eudaimonic well-being: a phenomenographic approach

2025-06-23

Yekaterina Pak | Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Employee selection for neurodiversity

2025-06-23

William J. Rothwell , Jonathan D. Zion | Routledge eBooks

Factors that determine entrepreneurial success: Proposal of a conceptual model based on a systematic literature review

2025-06-23

Mariella Ortega Correa , Ezequiel Martínez Rojas , Jackeline Valencia +1 more | Intangible Capital

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the role of entrepreneurial success in economic and social development. This is defined as the capacity of entrepreneurs to establish and … Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the role of entrepreneurial success in economic and social development. This is defined as the capacity of entrepreneurs to establish and grow businesses in a sustainable manner, thereby achieving economic, social, and personal goals. Notwithstanding considerable research, significant gaps remain, particularly in specific contexts. The objective of this study is to examine the current trends in research on entrepreneurial success.Design/methodology/approach: The methodology employed in this study is as follows: A systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA-2020 methodology, employing data from Scopus and Web of Science to identify key themes and gaps.Findings: The findings of this study are as follows: The findings indicate that questionnaires and surveys represent the primary data collection methods. The majority of research in this field is concentrated in Asia and Europe, with a particular focus on countries such as Indonesia, Spain, Poland, and China. The target populations include female entrepreneurs who own small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and young entrepreneurs. The primary theoretical frameworks are proprietary models and the theory of critical success factors, while the most frequently examined variables include business performance, innovation, personal factors, and resource availability. Notwithstanding these insights, significant gaps remain, particularly with respect to artisanal family businesses, which warrant further investigation.Originality/value: The study offers a novel contribution to the field by examining a previously under-researched topic. This study identifies key research gaps and proposes a future agenda to address these gaps by expanding to new contexts and populations. This approach will facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial success across diverse environments.

Mediation effect of entrepreneurial attitude between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention evidence from Chinese higher vocational education institutions

2025-06-23

Ying Lou , Mohd Faiz Mohd Yaakob | Discover Sustainability

Research on agricultural science and technology advancement enabling the development of rural industrial incorporation from the perspective of decomposition

2025-06-23

Sheng Yao , Guosong Wu | Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika)

Unlocking potential: a dual-force-model of driving and empowering female digital entrepreneurship in a patriarchal society like China

2025-06-23

Qian Guo , Jingting Liu , Zhixing Xu | Cogent Business & Management

Challenges of Entrepreneurship through Digital Communication and Interaction Tools: Case Study in Mozambique

2025-06-23

Brito Taimo , Bruno F. Gonçalves | Journal of Intelligent Communication

This article aims to analyze a real problem inherent to entrepreneurship through information and communication technologies (ICT) in the current world of private sector organizations in Mozambique. The problem under … This article aims to analyze a real problem inherent to entrepreneurship through information and communication technologies (ICT) in the current world of private sector organizations in Mozambique. The problem under discussion points to elements such as: (1) identifying the digital platforms used and the importance attributed to them; (2) assessing whether SMEs have a content management and sharing strategy; (3) identifying the profile of the person responsible for producing/managing digital content, which led to the following research question: What are the challenges of entrepreneurship through digital communication and interaction tools that entrepreneurs encounter in Mozambique? The methodological procedures were developed in the following sequence: bibliographical research, case study, and content analysis. The analysis was carried out qualitatively to understand the challenges that entrepreneurs face when interacting with ICT in their activities. In the course of the research, the results or elements to be taken into account will be: to identify the digital platforms used by SMEs and the degree of importance that companies attach to them; to list the objectives pursued and the types of digital content produced; to find out whether the person responsible for content management is an in-house worker and whether they have been hired specifically to carry out this role or whether they accumulate this role with others; to find out the training of this in-house worker and to identify the requirements and skills most valued when hiring a digital content manager/producer.

Voices in the wind: literary figures and institutional entrepreneurship

2025-06-23

Cheng Xu , Yanqi Sun | Management Decision

Purpose This study examines the concept of institutional entrepreneurship in early 20th-century Chinese literature, focusing on the works of Lu Xun and contemporaries. It aims to understand how these figures … Purpose This study examines the concept of institutional entrepreneurship in early 20th-century Chinese literature, focusing on the works of Lu Xun and contemporaries. It aims to understand how these figures used literature to critique societal norms and catalyze institutional change, particularly during the May Fourth and New Culture Movements. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was adopted, integrating case studies, textual analysis and interviews with literary scholars. The research explores critical historical movements and examines the mechanisms through which literary works influenced societal transformation. Findings The findings reveal that literature served as a potent tool for institutional entrepreneurship by critiquing entrenched social norms, advocating cultural renewal and mobilizing public consciousness. Authors like Lu Xun leveraged allegorical narratives, such as in “A Madman’s Diary” exposing feudal oppression and vernacular language to democratize access to literature, stimulate social debate and influence institutional reforms. Originality/value This study extends the application of institutional entrepreneurship theory to cultural and artistic domains, showcasing literature’s transformative potential. It highlights the role of nontraditional actors, like literary figures, in shaping institutional environments and provides a novel perspective on the intersection of literature and institutional change.

Experimental evidence on occupational choices of microentrepreneurs

2025-06-23

Catia Batista , Priscila De Oliveira | AEA Randomized Controlled Trials

Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Technology Start-Up Companies in Nairobi City County, Kenya

2025-06-23

| Journal of Strategic Management

The Effect of Entrepreneurial Culture on Financial Performance. Evidence from Manufacturing SMEs in Mutare Nyakamete

2025-06-23

Caleb Magoba , Garikayi Mhishi , Stephen Mwenje +4 more | International Journal of Finance and Accounting

The research aimed at investigating the influence of entrepreneurial culture on the financial performance of SMEs as measured by return on investment (ROI). The objectives of the research were to … The research aimed at investigating the influence of entrepreneurial culture on the financial performance of SMEs as measured by return on investment (ROI). The objectives of the research were to identify elements of entrepreneurial culture, and factors promoting institutionalising entrepreneurial culture, establish reasons inhibiting institutionalising entrepreneurial culture in manufacturing SMEs and examine the association between entrepreneurial culture and financial performance in manufacturing SMEs. A mixed method research strategy which blends quantitative and qualitative research design was used. Data was collected from a sample of 61 participants using questionnaires and interviews as data collection instruments. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics analysis tools were employed. Data analysis and presentation employed the convenience of MS Excel packages. The research investigation found that the level of education of most manufacturing SMEs in the Mutare Nyakamete industrial zone is commensurate with the minimum requirements necessary for the adoption of an entrepreneurial culture, manufacturing SMEs in Mutare are aware of the critical constituent entrepreneurial culture elements to be embedded in their organisational culture, appreciate and understand the factors which promote institutionalisation of entrepreneurial culture. Further, manufacturing SMEs in Mutare admit that they have no strategy for incorporating entrepreneurial culture in their organisations, face many limitations which need to be addressed if they decide to institutionalise entrepreneurial culture in their organisations and lastly deliberate incorporation of entrepreneurship culture in manufacturing SMEs in Mutare will improve profitability of these firms and value for money for all its stakeholders. The study recommended training organisational members in strategy formulation and organisational behaviour, setting the right tone at the top management level of SMEs, rewarding workers for innovations, setting up research and development policies and considering introducing share ownership schemes for employees so that they develop a sense of ownership for their employer organisations. It also recommended that the government should create conducive entrepreneurial culture environment by incentivising innovations using fiscal policy statements and statutory instruments.