Personal Networks as Fosterers of Entrepreneurial Orientation in New Ventures

Ripollés, María Soledad Arnau; Blesa, Andreu

doi:10.5367/000000005775179856

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“…In this way, these are able to both complement and motivate each other towards their entrepreneurial goals. Numerous scholars have highlighted the role of social networks in providing entrepreneurs with a wide range of valuable resources that enable the achievement of entrepreneurial success (Casson and Giusta, 2007;Ripollés and Blesa, 2005;Welter and Kautonen, 2005). According to Klyver et al (2008), social network provides access to relevant information, finance, skills, knowledge and advice.…”

Section: Results and Analysis Of Empirical Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond entrepreneurship education: business incubation and entrepreneurial capabilities

Ikebuaku

Dinbabo

2018

JEEE

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Purpose -As a way of dealing with Nigeria's macroeconomic challenge of unemployment and its concomitant socio-economic problems, the federal government, in 2006, made entrepreneurship study a compulsory course for all higher education students irrespective of their area of specialization. However, studies have shown that the programme is yet to achieve its goals as many Nigerian graduates still remain unemployed long after graduation. Using Sen's capability approach, this paper aims to investigate business incubation as an effective tool for enhancing entrepreneurial capabilities beyond entrepreneurship education. Design/methodology/approach -This study has engaged both quantitative (survey questionnaire) and qualitative methodologies (semi-structured interview). Findings -The result shows that through business incubation, budding entrepreneurs have increased access to infrastructures and resources necessary for entrepreneurial success, thereby enhancing their real opportunities (capabilities) for success. Practical implications -For greater effectiveness, business incubation should be integrated into the current entrepreneurship education programme in Nigeria. Originality/value -This study is a debut of research endeavours which theoretically assess entrepreneurship programmes via the capability approach lens. It has developed a conceptual model for assessing business incubation using the capability approach.

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Section: Results and Analysis Of Empirical Findingsmentioning

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Beyond entrepreneurship education: business incubation and entrepreneurial capabilities

Ikebuaku

Dinbabo

2018

JEEE

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“…This interest in how social networks affect status attainment has also occupied entrepreneurship scholars (e.g., Aldrich and Zimmer 1986;Greve 1995). Entrepreneurship research shows that social networks affect opportunity recognition (Singh 2000), entrepreneurial intention (Hmieleski and Corbett 2006), entrepreneurial orientation (Ripolles and Blesa 2005) the vocational decision to become an entrepreneurs (e.g., Davidsson and Honig 2003;Morales-Gualdron and Roig 2005;De Clercq and Arenius 2006) and growth (Lee and Tsang 2001).…”

Section: Embeddedness and Entrepreneurial Participationmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Social networks (in diverse ways) provide entrepreneurs with a wide range of valuable resources not already in their possession and help them achieve their goals (e.g., Hansen 1995;Jenssen 2001;Ripolles and Blesa 2005;Welter and Kautonen 2005). Among the most important resources that networks can provide are:…”

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Influence of social network structure on entrepreneurship participation—A study of 20 national cultures

Klyver

Hindle

Meyer

2007

Int Entrep Manage J

125

111

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By investigating differences in social networks among entrepreneurs in 20 cultures, this paper contributes to the debate on whether there is universality in the process of entrepreneurial networking. Representative samples of entrepreneurs were identified in the same manner in 20 countries from 2000 to 2004 (N=304,560). The sampling methodologies and the questions asked were similar across all countries. Logistic regression was used to test for significant regional interaction effects involving personally knowing an entrepreneur. Results are contrary to the existence of any mono-dimensional form of networking practice but do strongly support the existence of both variform universality (culture moderates the importance of networking) and functional universality (cultural similarities in networking practice exist).

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“…The basic idea is that social networks (in diverse ways) provide entrepreneurs with a wide range of valuable resources not already in their possession and help them achieve their goals (e.g., Hansen, 1995;Jenssen, 2001;Ripolles and Blesa, 2005;Welter and Kautonen, 2005). Among the most important resources that networks can provide are: information; access to finance; access to skills, knowledge and advice; social legitimacy; reputation and credibility.…”

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The Role of 'Professional Advisors on Financial Matters' in Entrepreneurial Networks

Klyver

Hindle

2010

J. Enterprising Culture

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This study investigated the influence that 'professional advisors on financial matters' have in comparison with other people with whom entrepreneurs discuss their venture. Based on follow-up surveys completed in relation to the Danish participation in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey, it was found that professional advisors on financial matters only play a minor role in the two early phases of the entrepreneurial process before the venture is actually started. It was further revealed that the ties between professional advisors on financial matters and entrepreneurs often are weaker than the ties entrepreneurs have with others in their discussion network. Two practical implications for professional advisors on financial matters emerged from the study.

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Personal Networks as Fosterers of Entrepreneurial Orientation in New Ventures

Cited by 36 publications

References 42 publications

Beyond entrepreneurship education: business incubation and entrepreneurial capabilities

Beyond entrepreneurship education: business incubation and entrepreneurial capabilities

Influence of social network structure on entrepreneurship participation—A study of 20 national cultures

The Role of 'Professional Advisors on Financial Matters' in Entrepreneurial Networks

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