Pub Date : 2023-09-12DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2023.2255578
Iffat Sabir Chaudhry, Rene Y. Paquibut, Habib Chabchoub
ABSTRACT This paper aims to investigate international entrepreneurship from a causal perspective for the Omani youths’ case study. Anchored on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the empirical study assessed the influence of familiarity with globalization, attitude towards globalization, buying behaviour, and social norms about international trade on Omani's intention to engage in international entrepreneurship. The sample consisted of 1359 Omani millennials and Generation-z, who participated in a survey analysed using structural equation. The results highlighted the significant role of personal and social drivers on Omanis’ international entrepreneurial intention. The results confirmed the suitability of the TPB for determining international entrepreneurship intention and have interesting implications for all working towards the facilitation and development of international entrepreneurship as a career solution to deal with an increasing unemployment rate in the region.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-04DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2023.2231408
A. G. Agu, Okereafor Geff Etochkwu, Omotosho Daniel T, Okocha Ebere Rejoice, Uche Dickson Ben
ABSTRACT Little academic research has been devoted to entrepreneurship and religion, and the major focus has been on religious beliefs and entrepreneurial behaviour. Studies investigating the determinants of religious entrepreneurial behaviour are scarce. Given the inconclusive and largely context-specific nature of studies that explored the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions/behaviour, understanding the drivers of religious entrepreneurial behaviour of Pentecostal pastors in South-East Nigeria will provide more insights into the literature. A qualitative survey has been conducted using the push–pull-mooring theory and the theory of planned behaviour. Findings confirm that push factors (dissatisfaction with former denomination/employer, evangelism, and poor economic status), pull factors (personal innovativeness, perceived opportunity, and perceived better economic condition), and mooring factors (spirituality, attitude, subjective norms, self-efficacy, and support from others) influence religious entrepreneurial behaviour of Pentecostal pastors. The study provides theoretical insights and practical guidelines for religious entrepreneurship in the emerging African economy, especially, Nigeria.
{"title":"Drivers of religious entrepreneurial behaviour among Pentecostal pastors: push-pull-mooring theory and theory of planned behaviour","authors":"A. G. Agu, Okereafor Geff Etochkwu, Omotosho Daniel T, Okocha Ebere Rejoice, Uche Dickson Ben","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2023.2231408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2023.2231408","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Little academic research has been devoted to entrepreneurship and religion, and the major focus has been on religious beliefs and entrepreneurial behaviour. Studies investigating the determinants of religious entrepreneurial behaviour are scarce. Given the inconclusive and largely context-specific nature of studies that explored the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions/behaviour, understanding the drivers of religious entrepreneurial behaviour of Pentecostal pastors in South-East Nigeria will provide more insights into the literature. A qualitative survey has been conducted using the push–pull-mooring theory and the theory of planned behaviour. Findings confirm that push factors (dissatisfaction with former denomination/employer, evangelism, and poor economic status), pull factors (personal innovativeness, perceived opportunity, and perceived better economic condition), and mooring factors (spirituality, attitude, subjective norms, self-efficacy, and support from others) influence religious entrepreneurial behaviour of Pentecostal pastors. The study provides theoretical insights and practical guidelines for religious entrepreneurship in the emerging African economy, especially, Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72713155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-04DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2023.2217800
F. Dayour, S. Adongo, E. A. Kosoe
ABSTRACT The adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by SMTHEs is increasing – with its accompanying benefits and challenges. Yet, researchers have barely turned their attention to the benefits and challenges of using ICTs among SMEs within the hospitality and tourism industry, especially in Ghana. Informed by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2), Diffusion of Innovation, and the Task-Technology Fit Theories, this study unlocks the benefits and hinders of ICT applications to SMTHEs. Using a qualitative research approach, 20 in-depth interviews were conducted among owner-managers and non-owner managers of accommodation, restaurants, and travel and tour agencies using purposive sampling. The study found that the adoption of ICTs leads to the survival and sustainability of SMTHEs notwithstanding noticeable challenges encountered: technology abuse, insecurity, and high cost that affect the competitiveness of these firms. The practical and policy implications of the study are discussed.
{"title":"The boon and bane of ICT services to small and medium-sized tourism and hospitality enterprises (SMTHEs) in northern Ghana","authors":"F. Dayour, S. Adongo, E. A. Kosoe","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2023.2217800","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2023.2217800","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 The adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by SMTHEs is increasing – with its accompanying benefits and challenges. Yet, researchers have barely turned their attention to the benefits and challenges of using ICTs among SMEs within the hospitality and tourism industry, especially in Ghana. Informed by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2), Diffusion of Innovation, and the Task-Technology Fit Theories, this study unlocks the benefits and hinders of ICT applications to SMTHEs. Using a qualitative research approach, 20 in-depth interviews were conducted among owner-managers and non-owner managers of accommodation, restaurants, and travel and tour agencies using purposive sampling. The study found that the adoption of ICTs leads to the survival and sustainability of SMTHEs notwithstanding noticeable challenges encountered: technology abuse, insecurity, and high cost that affect the competitiveness of these firms. The practical and policy implications of the study are discussed.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"39 1","pages":"255 - 273"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84436766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-19DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2023.2200746
M. Bakke, David Claudio
ABSTRACT Lean is an ideology that businesses turn to create value for customers. Research literature shows a lack of successful implementation, specifically in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This applied research analyses a local Montana startup and uses concepts from lean six sigma and industry 4.0 (I4) to reduce waste and prepare the company for future growth. The applied research uses a lean six sigma methodology to make suggestions for future improvements to scale and implementing changes. As the fourth revolution is upon us, inter-connectivity and digitization provide new tools that are expected to change the course of manufacturing radically in the near future. With it, I4 brings some tools that can potentially help SMEs overcome some of the current barriers to successfully implement lean. This research investigates what tools the fourth industrial revolution has brought us that can potentially provide lean the flexibility needed to be implemented in our study.
{"title":"Efficiency realization and capacity increase: implementing lean six sigma in a growing startup","authors":"M. Bakke, David Claudio","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2023.2200746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2023.2200746","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 Lean is an ideology that businesses turn to create value for customers. Research literature shows a lack of successful implementation, specifically in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This applied research analyses a local Montana startup and uses concepts from lean six sigma and industry 4.0 (I4) to reduce waste and prepare the company for future growth. The applied research uses a lean six sigma methodology to make suggestions for future improvements to scale and implementing changes. As the fourth revolution is upon us, inter-connectivity and digitization provide new tools that are expected to change the course of manufacturing radically in the near future. With it, I4 brings some tools that can potentially help SMEs overcome some of the current barriers to successfully implement lean. This research investigates what tools the fourth industrial revolution has brought us that can potentially provide lean the flexibility needed to be implemented in our study.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"65 1","pages":"239 - 254"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88285157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-09DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2022.2164607
S. M. Fosstenløkken, E. Kubberød, Viktorija Viciunaite
ABSTRACT This paper expands and contextualizes relational perspectives on entrepreneurial practice by considering local embeddedness in networks, a hitherto under-investigated area in entrepreneurship research. Local embeddedness emphasizes the importance of the social aspect in shaping entrepreneurial practices. Therefore, our study explores the role of networks in localized embedding practice. Using a qualitative case study of the wool industry in Norway, we investigate how creative entrepreneurs work through local networks to anchor their entrepreneurial opportunities. The analysis uncovers four main themes that constitute the main pillars and framework of localized embedding practices: (i) accessing localized knowledge across spatial contexts, (ii) localized co-creation in recognizing opportunities, (iii) localized opportunity legitimization and (iv) moving the knowledge front of embedded localized practice through bridging. The study contributes to existing literature by developing content and enhanced understanding of localized embedding practices, how they unfold and are acted on, to create value that is sustainable.
{"title":"Entrepreneurial networks in localized embedding practices: a case study from the Norwegian micro wool industry","authors":"S. M. Fosstenløkken, E. Kubberød, Viktorija Viciunaite","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2022.2164607","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2022.2164607","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper expands and contextualizes relational perspectives on entrepreneurial practice by considering local embeddedness in networks, a hitherto under-investigated area in entrepreneurship research. Local embeddedness emphasizes the importance of the social aspect in shaping entrepreneurial practices. Therefore, our study explores the role of networks in localized embedding practice. Using a qualitative case study of the wool industry in Norway, we investigate how creative entrepreneurs work through local networks to anchor their entrepreneurial opportunities. The analysis uncovers four main themes that constitute the main pillars and framework of localized embedding practices: (i) accessing localized knowledge across spatial contexts, (ii) localized co-creation in recognizing opportunities, (iii) localized opportunity legitimization and (iv) moving the knowledge front of embedded localized practice through bridging. The study contributes to existing literature by developing content and enhanced understanding of localized embedding practices, how they unfold and are acted on, to create value that is sustainable.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"37 1","pages":"214 - 238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84434789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-02DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2022.2086611
Abdollah Mohammadparast Tabas, Hanna Komulainen, Satu Nätti
ABSTRACT This study explores how health-tech small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) could better utilize the entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) around them in developing their business within this fast-growing yet under-researched industry. Based on the qualitative empirical study, we examine actor roles and related dynamics in the health-tech ecosystem to understand how firms could benefit from the ecosystem's resources. The study contributes to EE research by providing an empirically grounded typology of ten actor roles and examining how an individual company could change and develop its role in the network to grow and succeed. Moreover, it extends the current research on role typologies by explaining the various roles in EEs and underlines the importance of ecosystem dynamics. Managerially, the study highlights the importance of recognizing the company’s role(s) and the roles of other ecosystem members, which further aids in their strategic decision-making and future planning.
{"title":"Typology and dynamics of actors` roles and positions within entrepreneurial ecosystems: an exploratory study","authors":"Abdollah Mohammadparast Tabas, Hanna Komulainen, Satu Nätti","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2022.2086611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2022.2086611","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explores how health-tech small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) could better utilize the entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) around them in developing their business within this fast-growing yet under-researched industry. Based on the qualitative empirical study, we examine actor roles and related dynamics in the health-tech ecosystem to understand how firms could benefit from the ecosystem's resources. The study contributes to EE research by providing an empirically grounded typology of ten actor roles and examining how an individual company could change and develop its role in the network to grow and succeed. Moreover, it extends the current research on role typologies by explaining the various roles in EEs and underlines the importance of ecosystem dynamics. Managerially, the study highlights the importance of recognizing the company’s role(s) and the roles of other ecosystem members, which further aids in their strategic decision-making and future planning.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"169 1","pages":"71 - 88"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80650824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-02DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2022.2164606
Doohee Chung
ABSTRACT This study introduces a method for developing predictive models using machine learning in entrepreneurship research. Machine learning is known to provide a superior performance of prediction by identifying hidden patterns in data through an inductive approach. However, there are very few studies adopting this methodology in social sciences, especially in the field of entrepreneurship. This study investigates the utility of machine learning in entrepreneurship research and proposes a practical method to develop a predictive model using machine learning. For the implementation of this method, as a case study, this study builds a model that predicts entrepreneurial action based on data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). This study compares the performance of machine learning such as XG boost and artificial neural network (ANN) with traditional statistical method, logistic regression model. Performance indicators such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and area under curve (AUC) were used for evaluation. XG boost showed the highest performance in all indicators except for precision. In the analysis of the variable importance, self-efficacy and opportunity are the most influential factors for predicting entrepreneurial action.
{"title":"Machine learning for predictive model in entrepreneurship research: predicting entrepreneurial action","authors":"Doohee Chung","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2022.2164606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2022.2164606","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study introduces a method for developing predictive models using machine learning in entrepreneurship research. Machine learning is known to provide a superior performance of prediction by identifying hidden patterns in data through an inductive approach. However, there are very few studies adopting this methodology in social sciences, especially in the field of entrepreneurship. This study investigates the utility of machine learning in entrepreneurship research and proposes a practical method to develop a predictive model using machine learning. For the implementation of this method, as a case study, this study builds a model that predicts entrepreneurial action based on data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). This study compares the performance of machine learning such as XG boost and artificial neural network (ANN) with traditional statistical method, logistic regression model. Performance indicators such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and area under curve (AUC) were used for evaluation. XG boost showed the highest performance in all indicators except for precision. In the analysis of the variable importance, self-efficacy and opportunity are the most influential factors for predicting entrepreneurial action.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"55 1","pages":"89 - 106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73161549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-10-17DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2022.2134192
Tanya Jurado, J. Mika
ABSTRACT In recent years global trade has come under attack for a growth focus that has failed to stem inequality. At the same time, the number of Indigenous exporters is on the rise. The purpose of this study was to understand Indigenous export practices to gain insights for future trade policy development. We thematically analysed semi-structured interviews with Māori entrepreneurs who were experienced exporters. We also interviewed key informants. We found that Māori export practices are driven by a sense of identity, long-term inter-generational strategies, and an ability to balance tensions between cultural values and business demands. A framework of Māori export practices was developed that can be used to improve support services for exporters. We also found that Māori exporters view trade policy as a missed opportunity to incorporate Indigenous values and practices, such as long-term strategies, to inform global trade.
{"title":"Indigenous entrepreneurs’ export practices in Aotearoa New Zealand","authors":"Tanya Jurado, J. Mika","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2022.2134192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2022.2134192","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In recent years global trade has come under attack for a growth focus that has failed to stem inequality. At the same time, the number of Indigenous exporters is on the rise. The purpose of this study was to understand Indigenous export practices to gain insights for future trade policy development. We thematically analysed semi-structured interviews with Māori entrepreneurs who were experienced exporters. We also interviewed key informants. We found that Māori export practices are driven by a sense of identity, long-term inter-generational strategies, and an ability to balance tensions between cultural values and business demands. A framework of Māori export practices was developed that can be used to improve support services for exporters. We also found that Māori exporters view trade policy as a missed opportunity to incorporate Indigenous values and practices, such as long-term strategies, to inform global trade.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"53 1","pages":"1 - 23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78637726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-02DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2022.2141846
A. Tolba, Esra Karadeniz, F. Boutaleb, Chafik Bouhaddioui, E. Menipaz, Fernando Pereira, Yolanda Bueno, M. Alsaeed, Thomas Schøtt
ABSTRACT How are exports shaped by digitalization? Scholars debate a global digital divide that impacts internationalization. The pandemic disrupted exports, so the pandemic provides opportunity to examine digitalization as a tool for recovery of exports. Analysis of 47 sampled countries shows that wealth, especially in the West, facilitated early digitalization, but that other regions are catching up, externally enabled by resilience in the pandemic. Analysis of 7073 businesses sampled representatively in several countries shows that early digitalization and especially recent digitalization in businesses form capabilities promoting their exports. Findings contribute to accounting for eco-systemic embeddedness of digitalization shaping exporting.
{"title":"Exports during the pandemic: enhanced by digitalization","authors":"A. Tolba, Esra Karadeniz, F. Boutaleb, Chafik Bouhaddioui, E. Menipaz, Fernando Pereira, Yolanda Bueno, M. Alsaeed, Thomas Schøtt","doi":"10.1080/13215906.2022.2141846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2022.2141846","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT How are exports shaped by digitalization? Scholars debate a global digital divide that impacts internationalization. The pandemic disrupted exports, so the pandemic provides opportunity to examine digitalization as a tool for recovery of exports. Analysis of 47 sampled countries shows that wealth, especially in the West, facilitated early digitalization, but that other regions are catching up, externally enabled by resilience in the pandemic. Analysis of 7073 businesses sampled representatively in several countries shows that early digitalization and especially recent digitalization in businesses form capabilities promoting their exports. Findings contribute to accounting for eco-systemic embeddedness of digitalization shaping exporting.","PeriodicalId":45085,"journal":{"name":"Small Enterprise Research","volume":"43 1","pages":"308 - 327"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81851605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-02DOI: 10.1080/13215906.2022.2134916
Maria Elo, L. Ermolaeva, Maria Ivanova-Gongne, D. Klishevich
ABSTRACT Migrants starting up businesses face different challenges than local companies, this difference can represent multifaceted features during turbulent times. Migrant entrepreneurs with diaspora resources can adapt their business models with special cultural and linguistic value creation elements that target markets both physically and online using digital means. Migrant resilience has been ignored in the business model-related literature. This multiple case study contributes to that. It examines ways five Russophone migrant entrepreneurs adapt their business models and employ available cultural and linguistic features, and other business and digital solutions by doing so using a business model canvas. The cases indicate that migrant life transformations combined with international experience may foster their entrepreneurial resilience and help them to adapt to the value creation elements. Shared language is one strategic value component. The study shows that migrant entrepreneurs discover and address both domestic and international opportunities and have aspirations beyond simple survival or necessity.
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