Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research最新文献

Purpose

Agri-food systems in Europe are predominantly male dominated. Female food entrepreneurs can play a key role in the development of novel, sustainable food products. The aim of the present study was to gain an increased understanding of the various barriers which female agri-food entrepreneurs situated in rural areas perceive as hindrances to their entrepreneurial growth and development and their opinions on mentorship programmes.

Methodology

Seven separate focus groups comprising of a total of 25 female participants were carried out with agri-food entrepreneurs throughout Europe (Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Italy). Discussions were semi-structured and revolved around individuals’ perceptions of the support received from their surrounding infrastructure and their opinions on barriers and enablers for entrepreneurship development. A reflective thematic analysis was conducted following verbatim transcription of the conversations from the focus groups.

Findings

Three major themes were identified. Barriers to business development included the lack of adequate financial support and the frustrations experienced with the complexity of funding applications. Socio-cultural support was oftentimes lacking. Participants were aware of the benefits of an online presence to develop their business but lacked confidence in their digital abilities. Few female entrepreneurs were aware of mentorship programmes, and most were unsure what this practice would entail. These findings highlight a range of issues in need of addressing to improve the infrastructure surrounding female agri-food entrepreneurs throughout Europe.

Abstract

There is currently limited understanding of the effects of family-related factors on entrepreneurial activity. In this study, we aimed to explore characteristics of family systems among opportunity-driven entrepreneurs using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 Turkish male entrepreneurs working in the technology industry and their wives. Analysis of these 20 interviews revealed a substantive conceptual model of entrepreneurs’ family systems that comprised three themes reflecting the fundamentals of family life, namely marriage, the wife, and the husband. These themes included 11 categories. Our findings offer insights into the family patterns, dynamics, and demographics of entrepreneurs that have theoretical and practical implications.

“Bangladesh Enigma” refers to a steady and high economic growth rate in Bangladesh despite numerous barriers. Bangladesh has experienced tremendous growth in economy, technology, and infrastructure that play significant roles in Women Entrepreneurship Development (WED). Following a quantitative approach with a data set of 1789 women entrepreneurs, we examine the ripple effect of economic and educational growth on technology, capital, and infrastructure and in essence, on women entrepreneurship. Technological expertise, access to technology, and infrastructure appeared to be the most important determinants of WED even after controlling socio-demographic variables. However, entrepreneurs still face challenges in accessing capital. Women who agreed and strongly agreed on the usefulness of knowledge of technology were 4 and 4.5 times more likely to agree on development than those who strongly disagreed. Women who reported strong agreement to access to technology for business growth were 2.5 times more likely to agree on development than those who strongly disagreed. Authors imply that Bangladesh’s economic growth has facilitated access to technology and infrastructure leading to WED which has been a crucial driving force behind Bangladesh’s economic growth. While existing studies narrowly focused on specific cities or rural areas with limited attention on specific technological aspects, this study advances the literature by approaching technology from a comprehensive perspective, reflecting nationwide insights on women entrepreneurship, and highlighting how economy and women entrepreneurship influence each other contributing to sustain Bangladesh’s enigmatic economic development.

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The study aims at examining the mediating effect of informational differences and opportunity identification in the relationship between nexus of generative influence and entrepreneurial networking among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. The research is based on 228 survey responses which is comprised of SME owners/managers. The hypotheses were tested through partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS version 3.3.0 to analyze the quantitative responses and depict a model featuring entrepreneurial networking among SMEs. The study found that informational differences and opportunity identification positively and significantly mediate the relationship between nexus of generative influence and entrepreneurial networking. Policymakers should pay more attention to situations where the business owners/manager can act as a leader to create an enabling environment for employees to attach the value of dissimilarities in opinion and knowledge. In turn, understanding the business environment helps in exploiting prospects from entrepreneurial networks. The major limitation of the study is that the authors have used cross-sectional data to test the research hypotheses. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the management of SMEs by empirically testing the anecdotal and conceptual evidence of entrepreneurial networking using complex adaptive system theory.

This study aims to analyze the factors that promote new venture creation in the hospitality and tourism sector. Concretely, we focus on the critical role of business planning and explore the mechanism that explains business creation through entrepreneurial efforts invested by nascent tourism entrepreneurs. We are based on a sample of 90 nascent entrepreneurs from the Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics (PSED I and PSED II), who are involved in the new venture creation process within the hospitality and tourism sector. The results show that business planning directly relates to the entrepreneurial effort invested into the start-up process. On the other hand, it does not influence directly new venture creation in the hospitality and tourism sector; however, we test an indirect relationship through entrepreneurial effort. The present study offers important practical implications for policymakers who are dedicated to designing programs and policies that support the growth of the tourism and hospitality sector in the region.

In an era where economic reform is a necessity, the industrial cooperatives (IC) model is both realistic and very desirable due to its peculiar focus on utility. Their member-centered mission and social commitment based on cooperative identity make them well-positioned to act as social entrepreneurs for the long-term sustainability of any economy. The purpose of this study is to specifically bring out the significance of IC for encouraging social entrepreneurship (SE) by blending the peculiar characteristics of IC with those of SE. The literature supports that social innovation and social value creation are the essential elements that ensure industrial cooperatives’ success and support them as sustainable social enterprises for the growth of an economy. The literature also revealed that because of the distinctive nature of IC, which is reflected in their golden cooperative principles and values, they equally serve as a role model for SE and contribute immensely to the sustainable development of a country like India. In keeping with this, it is suggested that policymakers may provide an institutional, legal, and administrative environment that is favorable to IC. The findings of this study contribute to existing research by combining SE and cooperative literature under the umbrella of cooperative identity.

Universities have a big impact on how students think and act in terms of entrepreneurship. Although there has been research on the relationship between entrepreneurship education and intentions, little has been done on the impact of orientation programmes. This research investigates the effects of the Entrepreneurship Orientation Programmes (EOPs) provided by various Indian government organisations by using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). A sample of 227 Indian university students was included in the study. Linear regression is used to create a model that forecasts the probable value of the dependent variable based on the values of the independent variables, which is ideal for illustrating how much the TPB affects entrepreneurial intention (EI). The outcome shows that the EOPs have a positive influence on students’ EI. The Personal Attitude (PA), Subjective Norms (SN), and Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC) were statistically significant predictors of students’ EI. The findings of this research have applications for universities involved in developing programmes for business creation. This study is highly relevant given the pressing need to encourage entrepreneurship among students. This study is novel because it tests the EOPs provided by various Indian government organisations by using TPB.

This research is aimed at investigating how entrepreneurial motivation (EM) affects the entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE)-entrepreneurial intention (EI) relationship. Further, it focuses on gender’s potential moderating role in young students. An online survey was conducted targeting students receiving professional education in north India. Convenience sampling was used to get data from 314 students. Descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling were employed. ESE is a predictor of EM and EI. Multigroup analysis showed that these relationships were stronger in females than their male counterparts. EM had a positive impact on EI, especially in males. Gender did not moderate the ESE and EI relationship mediated by EM. These findings expand the literature on nascent entrepreneurship. Students’ ESE has positive consequences for EM and EI, resulting in increased chances of entrepreneurial growth. We aim to assess the moderating effect of gender on the perceived ESE-EI association, with EM serving as a mediator, among students. The strong empirical evidence is suggestive of increased chances of females becoming entrepreneurs. Providing career counseling and evaluation of ESE of young students might promote entrepreneurial activities.

Envy and jealousy arising out of human emotions have received limited attention in the entrepreneurship literature. This paper explored the nature and existence of envy and jealousy, as well as their causes, effects and management in entrepreneurship. A qualitative case study design and convenience sampling were used to select four CEOs of entrepreneurial firms in Ghana. Interviews were conducted to understand the phenomenon from the respondents’ viewpoints. Thematic analysis was done to guide the Ghanaian narrative of envy and jealousy and their nexus with firms’ success or otherwise. The paper found that envy and jealousy are different phenomena that exist in entrepreneurial activities, their nature is suggestive and manifest changes in demeanour where a normal characteristic of frowning deepens into a scowl, gossip, apathy and “eye service”. Envy and jealousy were caused by perceived favoritism arising out of lack of transparency, selfishness, greed and nepotism. Envy and jealousy lead to increased labour turnover, loss of revenue and sometimes sabotage but positively make the envied person resilient and hardworking. It, therefore, requires skillful strategies to attenuate the negative effects of envy and jealousy through education, transparent communication, discipline, friendliness and firm and fair management strategies. This paper provides better insights to help keep businesses alive by way of awareness creation to encourage entrepreneurs to consider envy and jealousy as possible factors that can destroy companies. To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first to provide insight into the phenomenon of envy and jealousy in the field of entrepreneurship using Ghanaian narratives.