The Path to Entrepreneurship: The Role of Social Networks in Driving Entrepreneurial Learning and Education

Organizational Behavior Teaching Review, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 48(3), P. 459 - 493

Published: Dec. 28, 2023

This research aims to examine the extent which way entrepreneurs learn is reflected in entrepreneurship education, highlighting existing gap between literature on entrepreneurial learning and practice of education. To explore in-depth, we adopted an interpretivist-constructivist approach that involves participant observation at coworking spaces semi-structured interviews with entrepreneurs. Data were subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis. Major findings indicate social networks play a vital role facilitating learning, context network serving as essential mechanisms. However, these elements are often disregarded traditional education approaches. study highlights where focus primarily entrepreneurs, while focuses students educators. The study’s contribution its emphasis importance potential for redesigning By bridging it possible create educational approaches more closely mimic how real life, potentially leading impactful activity.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the factors of SMEs’ business resilience in the post-pandemic crisis of COVID-19 with technology adoption as a quasi-moderator: a multigroup analysis of Indonesian and Malaysian SMEs

Cogent Business & Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: March 31, 2024

In spite of the devastating effects COVID-19 on businesses, many SMEs have demonstrated resilience and continued with their operations. This study investigates determinants SMEs' business in Malaysia Indonesia, a focus moderating factor technology adoption. The Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory, Dynamic Capability Theory (DCV), Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) Framework were combined to analyze set resilience-impacting factors each country. Online surveys respondents used gather data. Partial least squares-based structural equation modeling was examine total 539 respondents, whom 335 from Indonesia 204 Malaysia. results showed that government support, technological use, compliance costs significant direct impact both countries. Notably, it discovered there insignificant financial resources literacy. association between relationship support are negatively moderated by findings this contributed multigroup analysis neighboring countries, offering valuable insights influencing withstand crisis subsequent recovery. It helps explain how cope epidemic, use adapt changing climate. These enabled governments preparation methods anticipate future difficulties.

Language: Английский

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Digital transformation of SMEs in times of uncertainty: effectuation perspective

Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 30, 2024

Purpose Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly implement digitalization in uncertain business environments. However, a dearth exists the entrepreneurship literature for understanding decision-making logic of as management issue. Drawing on effectuation theory, this study aims to explore relationships between dimensions SMEs’ digitalization. Design/methodology/approach Using quantitative data collected from 345 Chinese SMEs through questionnaires, authors conducted principal component analysis hierarchical linear regression analysis. Findings The results highlight significant positive four elements – experimentation, affordable loss, flexibility precommitment Moreover, research considers environmental conditions moderators reveals that dynamism complexity associated with high uncertainty negatively moderate effects Practical implications embarking should constantly experiment determine optimal strategies while contemplating their losses. Flexibility also be maintained discard unproductive tactics redirect other viable options. Additionally, precommitments can reduce risk encounter process. While principles consolidate likelihood successful digitalization, recommends entrepreneurs carefully consider possible application Originality/value This contributes by theoretically clarifying mechanism extends context illuminating influences digital transformation. identification negative moderating augments an academic criticism about creating effectuation.

Language: Английский

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The nexus of entrepreneurial vision, role models and perceived entrepreneurial opportunities: exploring entrepreneurial grit paradox

Business Process Management Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of entrepreneurial individual vision and role models on perceived opportunities resulting from COVID-19 crisis while assessing moderating grit (passion perseverance). Design/methodology/approach The research adopts an applied path analysis method using Hayes' PROCESS MACRO with SPSS. statistical population consists early-stage entrepreneurs participating in Iran’s 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor international program. Findings results indicate that regardless gender, age education participants, “entrepreneurial vision” has a direct positive their perception arising COVID-19. Moreover, due challenging circumstances during crisis, model successful who began ventures pandemic influences entrepreneurs. That is say, Research limitations/implications focused exclusively Hence, it suggested further explores influence characteristics among both established Additionally, examining interactions between models, perseverance types passion relation would be valuable. Practical implications In critical situations, persevere by maintaining resilience spirit stress management. As result, they could identify new line vision. Nevertheless, should postpone exploiting those until time close final stages crisis. Early-stage redefine clear effective Furthermore, firstly reinforce growth mindset; secondly, apply servant leadership style startups order enhance grit; finally translate into shared expansion models. Social During times societies require entrepreneurs, possess vision, have access exhibit capitalize generated Originality/value Unlike normal pandemic, perseverance) exhibits mixed paradoxical effect; grit-passion dimension weakens effect “perceived caused COVID-19.” grit-perseverance normally strengthens this effect. Therefore, Entrepreneurial Grit Paradox most important contribution study. contrast prevalent theoretical perspectives such as views Blank (2020) Rise (2011), businesses begin entrepreneurs' times.

Language: Английский

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How Positive Emotions Affect Entrepreneurial Intention of College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. e42842 - e42842

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the challenges: exploring start-up hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprise entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: March 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Using a Hybrid Collaborative Crisis Management Framework to Foster Long‐Term Growth in Post‐Disaster Reconstruction: Findings From the Chinese Paired Assistance Policy

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 22, 2025

ABSTRACT This study applies the causal loop analysis grounded in system dynamics methodology to examine underlying drivers of Paired Assistance Policy (PAP) post‐disaster reconstruction after Chinese Wenchuan earthquake. The findings reveal that PAP fosters coordination among diverse stakeholders operating at multiple governmental tiers and across various sectors. promotes immediate recovery introduces an innovative mechanism supports long‐term development both assisting assisted entities. also identifies potential risks associated with competitive performance parties. Furthermore, this examines conditions necessary for effective implementation non‐centralized governance contexts. By exploring capacity building local authorities, public–private partnerships adaptation cultural social contexts, contribute a broader understanding how can be adapted different institutional policy environments worldwide.

Language: Английский

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The relevance of social and environmental commitments for entrepreneurs during wartime: Evidence from GEM Ukraine data

Problems and Perspectives in Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(1), P. 352 - 363

Published: March 6, 2025

This study examines Ukrainian entrepreneurs’ commitment to social and environmental sustainability during the ongoing war how their actions align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It assesses impact of economic, social, infrastructural challenges on practices war, emphasizing relationship between crisis management long-term strategies. The is based Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Adult Population Survey (APS) 2023 in Ukraine. dataset was collected as part GEM Ukraine project reflects authors’ contributions leadership role initiative. Importantly, these results were not included Report or other publications, which emphasizes originality importance this study. A regression model Index War Impact (IWI) corporate attitudes toward sustainability, focusing contributions, awareness SDGs, visibility socially oriented companies. show that economic hardships significantly drive entrepreneurs prioritize efforts, while SDGs plays a central decision-making. In contrast, impacts have no significant influence sustainability. Entrepreneurs economically challenged regions stronger alignment goals, indicating adaptive strategies under conditions. provides valuable insights for policymakers stakeholders promote resilient sustainable entrepreneurship war-affected areas. contributes academic discussion entrepreneurship, resilience times crisis.

Language: Английский

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Entrepreneurial resilience and tourism business success during crises: The moderating impact of state intervention

Journal of the International Council for Small Business, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: March 25, 2025

Language: Английский

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Coordination, Leadership, and Cooperation Work of Creative Teams During a Virtual Hackathon for Urban Innovations in Times of Crisis

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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