Different approaches of context in quantitative entrepreneurship research

Aljarodi, Abdullah; Lopez, Tatiana; Alfahaid, Turki

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“…This study adds new knowledge to the existing literature in several ways. For one, while several studies have called for more contextual research (Welter, 2011; Aljarodi et al , 2020), this study empirically examines how changes in formal institutions empower young people (especially women) to become entrepreneurs within the central country of the Islamic world. By testing the effect of environmental factors in terms of formal and informal institutions, we found that women are more likely than men to be subject to stereotyping when choosing whether to become an entrepreneur.…”

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The influence of institutions on early-stage entrepreneurial activity: a comparison between men and women in Saudi Arabia

Aljarodi

Thatchenkery

Urbano

2022

JEEE

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Purpose To date, insufficient research has been conducted on gender differences in entrepreneurial activity among entrepreneurs in developing countries. This study aims to analyse the influences of formal and informal institutional factors on entrepreneurial activity among men and women in the context of Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach This research involves a quantitative analysis of recently collected primary data. Hypotheses are formulated and tested using the Mann–Whitney U test and a binomial logistic regression analysis. Also, the present study draws on institutional economics as a framework to explore how formal and informal institutional factors influence whether Saudi Arabian men and women become entrepreneurs. Findings The results revealed that compared to the effects of formal institutional factors, the effects of informal institutional factors are more reliable predictors of women’s entrepreneurship behaviour. Specifically, women are more likely than men to be stereotyped and more likely to benefit from networking. Practical implications Regarding policy implications, this study suggests several checks for different institutions to increase entrepreneurship among each gender. Originality/value The findings presented here advance entrepreneurial research by empirically examining factors that influence men’s and women’s desires to become entrepreneurs in a fast-growing emerging economy. The findings show a substantial shift in the institutional environment and indicate an extremely collectivist society. This study provides a basis for future studies on factors within the institutional environment and their impacts on whether men and women become entrepreneurs in Eastern nations. Regarding policy implications, this study suggests several ways for different institutions to increase entrepreneurship among each gender.

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The influence of institutions on early-stage entrepreneurial activity: a comparison between men and women in Saudi Arabia

Aljarodi

Thatchenkery

Urbano

2022

JEEE

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The role of personal connections Wasta on early-stage entrepreneurial orientations: empirical evidence from Saudi Arabia

Albihany,

Aljarodi

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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Wasta (Nepotism) is a controversial concept and practice used in the Arab world, which is an informal networking style. A good number of studies have been published in this field, but concerning Wasta in relation to entrepreneurial orientation, “EO” is very limited. Based on institutional theory, this quantitative research aims to analyze the relationship between Wasta from the provider and receiver sides as an informal institution and the EO of entrepreneurs in three main regions of Saudi Arabia. Using the STATA program, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Multilevel regression models were applied to test the study propositions with a sample of Saudi early-stage entrepreneurs. Results reveal two significant findings: (1) the respondents in the Western region of Saudi tend to have a significant relationship with Receiving Wasta Activities as an independent factor and EO dimensions in terms of Innovativeness and Proactiveness, Autonomy and Risk-taking, while respondents in the Central region, only found to be significant with Autonomy and Risk-taking; and (2) the evidence shows that Competitive Aggressiveness, was only found to be significant in Providing Wasta Activities. This study contributes to the current knowledge by empirically finding the significant relationship between Wasta activities from the provider and receiver sides and the four dimensions of OEs amongst early-stage entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. The findings also are significant for policymakers and organizations to advocate their communication and networking channels. Limitations and future research lines are discussed.

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Different approaches of context in quantitative entrepreneurship research

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The influence of institutions on early-stage entrepreneurial activity: a comparison between men and women in Saudi Arabia

The influence of institutions on early-stage entrepreneurial activity: a comparison between men and women in Saudi Arabia

The role of personal connections Wasta on early-stage entrepreneurial orientations: empirical evidence from Saudi Arabia

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