Entrepreneurial Interest and Entrepreneurial Competence among Spanish Youth: An Analysis with Artificial Neural Networks DOI Open Access
María Isabel Luis Rico, María del Camino Escolar Llamazares, Tamara de la Torre Cruz

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Published: Jan. 23, 2020

Introduction: Studies of the socio-economic function entrepreneurship have emphasized critical role that entrepreneurial competence and its implementation play at different stages education system. In this paper, we seek to determine interest Spanish youth aged between 15 18 years age, who find themselves in state-regulated system, an initial stage development entrepreneurship. A previously validated ad hoc questionnaire was applied through simple random sampling 1,764 students a secondary school Spain. The analysis is done with Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), technique reduces high dimensionality data Cooperative Maximum Likelihood Hebbian Learning (CMLHL), applying neurocomputational methods educational sciences. expressed medium level Analysis ANN shows influential aspect As conclusion, curricular reforms must be undertaken promote various compulsory increase

Language: Английский

Digital communities of inquiry: How online communities support entrepreneurial opportunity development DOI Creative Commons
Peter Kalum Schou, Gilbert Kofi Adarkwah

Journal of Small Business Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 62(5), P. 2364 - 2395

Published: Aug. 31, 2023

In recent years, scholars have argued that entrepreneurs develop opportunities through social engagement in communities of peers. These entrepreneurial peers, so-called inquiry, are moving from the physical to virtual realm as digital technologies proliferate society and processes. However, little is known about how partake online this partaking may affect opportunity development. To improve knowledge on matter, we analyzed 18,670 comments four different entrepreneurship Reddit. We find support development by providing feedback, emotional support, models reduce uncertainty. By unpacking development, paper contributes nascent stream aspects growing interest entrepreneurship.

Language: Английский

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“Yes and. . ., but wait. . ., heck no!”: A socially situated cognitive approach towards understanding how startup entrepreneurs process critical feedback DOI Creative Commons
Gabi Kaffka, Raja Singaram, Jeroen Kraaijenbrink

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Journal of Small Business Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 59(5), P. 1050 - 1080

Published: March 19, 2021

We examine sensebreaking, a meaning void, that entrepreneurs experience due to critical feedback from early stakeholders using the socially situated cognition perspective. show sensebreaking aids novel sensemaking via three mechanisms—redirecting, reframing, and questioning—through longitudinal analysis of weekly diary reports we collected 30 for one year. describe cognitive changes sensemaking. derive process model illustrates how sensebreaking-sensemaking iterations over time effect shared between their while driving opportunity development. advance coconstruction literature by adding microlevel understanding stakeholder interactions explicating effects on entrepreneurial cognition.

Language: Английский

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Creating an entrepreneurial story in digital spaces: the journeys and experiences of social media entrepreneurs DOI Creative Commons
Simon Stephens, Kristel Miller

Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(7-8), P. 881 - 896

Published: July 26, 2023

The emergence of digital technologies is transforming entrepreneurial processes and outcomes. This creates a plethora research questions at the intersection entrepreneurship. A key question if existing models are applicable to understanding In this study we provide novel insights by exploring following question: How established journey experience challenged proliferation social media? We utilize model proposed Morris Kuratko (Citation2020) ten characteristics et al., (Citation2012) as reference tools understand traditional process-based approaches entrepreneurship still relevant within media context. contributions descriptions providing an augmented view through lens. findings illustrate that challenges our theoretical both experience. also new into lived experiences entrepreneurs, who distinct type entrepreneur, with very different journeys compared entrepreneurs.

Language: Английский

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Entrepreneurial Interest and Entrepreneurial Competence Among Spanish Youth: An Analysis with Artificial Neural Networks DOI Open Access
María Isabel Luis Rico, María del Camino Escolar Llamazares, Tamara de la Torre Cruz

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 1351 - 1351

Published: Feb. 12, 2020

Studies of the socio-economic function entrepreneurship have emphasized critical role that entrepreneurial competence and its implementation play at different stages education system. In this paper, as a research objective, we seek to determine interest Spanish youth aged between 15 18 years age enrolled in formal secondary programs, an initial stage development entrepreneurship. A previously validated ad hoc questionnaire is applied through simple random sampling 1764 students school Spain. descriptive cross-sectional study carried out. The analysis done with Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), technique reduces high dimensionality data Cooperative Maximum Likelihood Hebbian Learning (CMLHL), applying neurocomputational methods educational sciences. We find key results express medium level Analysis ANNs shows influential aspect As conclusion, our suggest curricular reforms must be undertaken promote various order increase

Language: Английский

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A Machine Learning Assisted Study Exploring Hormonal Influences on Entrepreneurial Opportunity Behaviour DOI
Tahseen Arshi,

Asfia Ambrin,

T. V. Rao

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The Journal of Entrepreneurship, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 31(3), P. 575 - 602

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

The study explores the hormonal influences on entrepreneurial opportunity persuasion decisions (OPD). It also analyzes how behavioural psychology recognition-refinement process (OPRR). machine learning and structural equation modelling analyses of data from 271 Indian entrepreneurs support hypotheses a direct effect physiological biomarker—Testosterone-Cortisol Ratio (TCR) marker—communities inquiry (COI) OPD. Further, partial mediation indicated an indirect positive COI OPD, with OPRR moderating this relationship. Shedding new light enigmatic behaviour biological perspective improves causal inference external socially-influenced internally-triggered TCR. Finally, theoretical methodological contributions are discussed along implications that can guide future research behaviours.

Language: Английский

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Constructing the scale to measure entrepreneurial traits by using the modified delphi method DOI Creative Commons
Sagar Mani Neupane, Prakash C. Bhattarai

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. e28410 - e28410

Published: March 21, 2024

Higher entrepreneurial traits significantly increase the likelihood of graduate students venturing into entrepreneurship. This study intended to develop a scale for assessing students, recognizing gap in existing literature and measurement tools predominantly developed countries with conducive climates. Aligned Ajzen's theory planned behavior, employed modified Delphi method, including prototype development, two surveys, subsequent statistical analyses. The robustness final items effectively capturing is supported by descriptive analyses (SD ≤ 1.5, Interquartile Range ≤1, Level Agreement ≥70%), content validity analysis (I-CVI≥ 0.8, S-CVI/Ave = 0.92; S-CVI/UA 0.4), Kendall's Coefficient Concordance (X2 (37, N 30) 700.504, W 0.631, p < 0.01). Ultimately, comprises 38 organized three overarching thematic areas: life philosophy, creating utilizing mindset, supportive motivating environment. Consistent literature, are intricately linked individuals' perspectives, often characterized desire self-autonomy. Additionally, ability create or leverage available resources presence external environment emerge as pivotal dimensions traits. Notably, highlights critical influence country's policies, mainly through university courses short-term programs, shaping development

Language: Английский

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Redefining Entrepreneurship: Philosophical Insights in a Post-individualist Era DOI Creative Commons
Eduardo Leite, David B. Audretsch, Ana Leite

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The Journal of Entrepreneurship, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(2), P. 239 - 267

Published: May 1, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of post-individualist entrepreneurship, this study delves into profound interplay between philosophy and entrepreneurship. Guided by foundational philosophical tenets, including Spinoza’s ‘conatus’ ‘affects’, Schopenhauer’s asceticism, Nietzsche’s diverse perspectives, their implications for modern entrepreneurship are dissected. Employing a critical analytical approach, convergence divergence explored. The methodology integrates works, theories social network concepts to unveil fresh insights contemporary entrepreneurial behaviour. This not only identifies significant resonances these underpinnings but also confronts challenges posed contrasts. For instance, while concept resonates with drive innovation perseverance, asceticism introduces contrasting perspective, questioning sustainability desires in face materialism temporary gains. juxtaposition individuals reevaluate essence success, suggesting that it extends beyond mere financial gain include deeper satisfaction more meaningful purpose transcends fleeting desires. study’s results offer tangible benefits entrepreneurs, illuminating emotional complexities, ethical intricate dynamics within networks.

Language: Английский

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Linking Entrepreneurial Orientation and Innovation Intensity: Moderating Role of Environmental Turbulence DOI Creative Commons

Syed Shahan Ali Zaidi,

Syed Shahid Zaheer Zaidi

Journal of Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 202 - 236

Published: July 20, 2021

This research aims to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial orientation dimensions on a firm’s innovation intensity along with moderation environmental turbulence. The include autonomy, pro-activeness, risk attitude, readiness and competitive aggressiveness, hence study includes five direct hypotheses moderated hypotheses. data was gathered through an online questionnaire. sample size 386 small medium enterprises (SME) operating in Pakistan. questionnaire filled out by executive managers or directors organizations as company representatives. Smart PLS used analyze data. measurement model run ensure validity reliability. Moreover, outer loadings, fit important statistics were assured. structural estimated proposed relationships study. findings suggested positive all while effect turbulence found be significant for except readiness. finally concluded that EO had intensity. Based findings, it is recommended SMEs should enhance their respective order intensify innovation. practical objective this gain knowledge crucial contemporary business world. has certain implications development organizations’ strategic orientation. Pakistan have great potential terms intensifying enterprises, focus Thus, innovative, proactive, ready take risks which may ultimately help them improve performance.

Language: Английский

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Predicting the Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Starting Up a New Company: A Regional Study Using PLS-SEM and Data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor DOI Creative Commons
José Alberto Martínez-González, Carmen D. Álvarez‐Albelo, Javier Mendoza Jiménez

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Mathematics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(5), P. 704 - 704

Published: Feb. 23, 2022

It is essential to understand the variables that explain and predict behaviour of starting up a new company in regional context. This study aims analyse theoretical basis predictive potential Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) data, considering concerns suggestions other authors. In addition an extensive literature review, PLS-SEM methodology data on countries from latest GEM report are used this study. The results show reports have sufficient foundation for quality studies field. addition, valid reliable causal model designed includes all personal contextual variables. hypotheses proposed based existing relationships literature, using its formulation. comprehensive practical because it significantly predicts entrepreneurial behaviour, particularly intention action. usefulness high, both researchers, practitioners institutions wishing better further promote at (country) level.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Entrepreneurial Cognition on Business Model Innovation: A Hybrid Method Based on Multiple Regressions and Machine Learning DOI Creative Commons
Jian Zhou, Jian Yang,

Hehe Sun

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 11, 2021

How to achieve business model innovation (BMI) has always been a focus topic in the field of entrepreneurship. Based on cognitive theory, this study takes new ventures as research object build theoretical explore impact entrepreneurial cognition BMI choice, its intermediary mechanism, and boundary conditions. We test our framework with sample 242 questionnaires; empirical results show that configuration cognition, willing ability indirectly affect ventures. Strategic sensitivity (SSE) mediated relationship between BMI; knowledge diversity positively moderates SSE BMI. Machine learning algorithm found three prediction models for By constructing analysis from perspective deepen relevant ventures, clarify source unique characteristics capabilities entrepreneurs, provide analyzing mechanism BMI, enrich “situation-cognition behavior,” further important role development

Language: Английский

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