Motivation of Japanese Descending Diaspora Entrepreneurs

Harima, Aki

doi:10.7172/1733-9758.2015.19.2

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“…While the study presents findings at odds with the mainstream literature, they lend support to the handful of studies which have been conducted within other core-to-(semi-) periphery contexts. Specifically, the findings broadly mirror those of Harima's (2015) case study of Japanese migrant entrepreneurs in the Philippines whereby, owing to a lack of affordable co-ethnic Japanese labour, they were found to hire native Filipino labour instead. Moreover, in finding that migrants cannot be assumed to constitute a plentiful supply of affordable labour, this study lends support to the wider migration literature situated core-to-(semi-)periphery contexts which has begun to question the assumption of migrants as a disadvantaged group (Vance et al, 2016;Andrejuk, 2017) and, in doing so, shines a light on the heterogeneity of migrants in general (Oliveira, 2007).…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Second, it helps to address a gap within the wider literature in terms of migrant entrepreneurship outside of core-state contexts (Dheer, 2018). In doing so, it extends the scope of previous studies of migrant entrepreneurship (Harima, 2015;Vance et al, 2016;Andrejuk, 2017) and makes efforts to position them within the theoretical landscape.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…First, these studies have lent support to the idea that migrants cannot be assumed to be disadvantaged and in fact can even be privileged (Verver et al , 2019; Mombeuil et al , 2021). Such findings have been reflected in the labels applied to these migrants, such as “expat-preneur” (Vance et al , 2016; Selmer et al , 2018) and “descending diaspora entrepreneurs” (Harima, 2015), revealing a dichotomy within the field of migration and hinting at broader inequalities. Second, for such privileged migrants, it cannot be assumed that, for them, co-ethnic labour will be either plentiful or affordable.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Second, for such privileged migrants, it cannot be assumed that, for them, co-ethnic labour will be either plentiful or affordable. Harima's (2015) case study of Japanese migrant entrepreneurs in the Philippines, for example, Exploring migrant entrepreneurship in Poland showed how they lacked a plentiful supply of affordable co-ethnic labour andin lieu of thishired the comparatively more affordable native (Filipino) labour. Despite these insightful observations, the study relies on a research group of just four migrant entrepreneurs and, as such, additional research is required before any broader generalizations can be made.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Of course, not all of them become migrant entrepreneurs, but recent studies are beginning to show that at least some of them do (see e.g. Harima, 2015; Vance et al , 2016; Andrejuk, 2017). These studies, however, are few and far between.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Privileged core-state migrant entrepreneurs in Poland: an ethnic economy in reverse?

Girling

2022

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PurposeThe study aims to explore migrant entrepreneurship in a hitherto overlooked demographic, namely, migrants who have moved away from core-states and towards an economically less developed area. In particular, the study aims to critically evaluate to what extent mainstream theories and findings regarding migrants' ethnic division of labour are applicable in such an “upside down” migratory context.Design/methodology/approachThe study qualitatively analyses 41 privileged core-state (UK, USA and Germany, among others) migrant entrepreneurs who have migrated to Wroclaw, Poland, and positions these findings against a second subject group of 24 migrant entrepreneurs from periphery-states (namely, Ukraine and Belarus).FindingsThe study finds that, while the situations of the periphery-state subject group largely lend support to the mainstream literature of migrant entrepreneurship, for those from the core-states subject group it is an altogether different story, whereby these migrants were found to be less likely to employ co-ethnic labour and, instead, were more likely to opt for native, Polish labour.Research limitations/implicationsThe study's findings begin to question the universality of migrant entrepreneurship theories which have been formulated within mainstream (semi-)periphery-to-core dominant-subordinate contexts. This, in turn, carries implications for policymakers outside of core-states who may need to carefully consider if such theories are applicable to their specific contexts.Originality/valueThis study not only helps to address a gap in the literature surrounding migrant entrepreneurship within Poland but also a gap within the wider literature in terms of migrant entrepreneurship outside of core-state contexts.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring entrepreneurial motivations among Saudi female business undergraduates

Sefiani,

Davies

2023

MSAR

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PurposeThis study seeks to develop a clearer understanding of the motivational factors affecting Saudi female business undergraduates' choice of pursuing entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachThe research adopts a quantitative approach to gain general understanding of the students' perceptions with regard to their motivations to pursue entrepreneurship. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire survey administered to 214 female business undergraduates at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) in Al-Khobar, to investigate their perceptions of entrepreneurial motivations. Descriptive statistics and factor analysis were used to identify the motivational factors. Multiple regression analysis was used to reveal relationships between the motivation factors and entrepreneurial motivation of female business undergraduates.FindingsThe study revealed four generalised entrepreneurial motivations among Saudi female business undergraduates: personal motivational factors with an emphasis on freedom and social status; business motivational factors such as financial rewards and security; social motivational factors manifested in the influence of the community, roles and family; and environmental motivations which were mainly associated to education, the market knowledge and ability to access finance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was restricted to female students at PMU University. Thus, generalisation of the results could be limited. The findings of the study could be useful to relevant authorities to enhance and boost entrepreneurship for female students and hence to contribute to the national Vision 2030.Originality/valueThis study is among those few studies located in the MENA region that explore Saudi female university students' attitude towards entrepreneurship. It adds to the authors' understanding on the four generalised factors by highlighting the importance of the family's role and entrepreneurship education in motivating Saudi female students towards entrepreneurship engagement. It also contributes to the understanding of these motivations that could be applied in other similar contexts.

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Motivation of Japanese Descending Diaspora Entrepreneurs

Abstract: This paper explores entrepreneurial motivation of Japanese diaspora entrepreneurs conducting their business in emerging countries. While diaspora entrepreneurs play an increasingly significant role in the modern transnationalizing economy (Newland & Tanaka, 2010)

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Privileged core-state migrant entrepreneurs in Poland: an ethnic economy in reverse?

Privileged core-state migrant entrepreneurs in Poland: an ethnic economy in reverse?

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Exploring entrepreneurial motivations among Saudi female business undergraduates

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