Entrepreneurial decision-making, external social networks and strategic flexibility: The role of CEOs' cognition

Fernández‐Pérez, Virginia; Morales, Victor Jesús García; Pullés, Dainelis Cabeza

doi:10.1016/j.emj.2015.12.002

“…Parental role models for entrepreneurs have been intensively discussed (e.g., Chlosta et al, 2012 ; McDougall et al, 1992 ), as has the influence of networks ( Fernández-Pérez et al, 2016 ; Lerner et al, 1997 ) and peer groups ( Falck et al, 2012 ; Giannetti and Simonov, 2009 ; Koellinger et al, 2007 ; Nanda and Sørensen, 2010 ; Stuart and Ding, 2006 ). Davidsson and Wiklund (1997) reported that the awareness of other entrepreneurs boosts entrepreneurial ambitions.…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Can role models boost entrepreneurial attitudes?

Fellnhofer

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Puumalainen

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2017

IJEIM

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This multi-country study used role models to boost perceptions of entrepreneurial feasibility and desirability. The results of a structural equation model based on a sample comprising 426 individuals who were primarily from Austria, Finland and Greece revealed a significant positive influence on perceived entrepreneurial desirability and feasibility. These findings support the argument for embedding entrepreneurial role models in entrepreneurship education courses to promote entrepreneurial activities. This direction is not only relevant for the academic community but also essential for nascent entrepreneurs, policymakers and society at large.

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“…Parental role models for entrepreneurs have been intensively discussed (e.g., Chlosta et al, 2012;McDougall et al, 1992), as has the influence of networks (Fernández-Pérez et al, 2016;Lerner et al, 1997) and peer groups (Falck et al, 2012;Giannetti and Simonov, 2009;Koellinger et al, 2007;Nanda and Sørensen, 2010;Stuart and Ding, 2006). Davidsson and Wiklund (1997) reported that the awareness of other entrepreneurs boosts entrepreneurial ambitions.…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Can role models boost entrepreneurial attitudes?

Fellnhofer

¹

,

Puumalainen

²

2017

IJEIM

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This multi-country study used role models to boost perceptions of entrepreneurial feasibility and desirability. The results of a structural equation model based on a sample comprising 426 individuals who were primarily from Austria, Finland and Greece revealed a significant positive influence on perceived entrepreneurial desirability and feasibility. These findings support the argument for embedding entrepreneurial role models in entrepreneurship education courses to promote entrepreneurial activities. This direction is not only relevant for the academic community but also essential for nascent entrepreneurs, policymakers and society at large.

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“…This occurs as they contribute opinions aiding quality of decisionmaking; ideal for clinical practices in tightly knit virtual networks, e.g., Twitter or LinkedIn, etc. (Chang & Chuang, 2011;Fernandez-Perez et al, 2016;Komito, 2011;Magnier-Watanabe et al, 2010;Nicolini et al, 2008). Interaction ties in virtual communities, or infrequent interactions in communities, are weaker than in face-to-face interactions.…”

Section: Social Interaction Ties and Quality In The Shared Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%