Social Interaction and Entrepreneurial Intention: An Empirical Investigation for China

Huang, Xiaobing; Chen, Meng; Liu, Xiaolian; Mensah, Isaac Kofi

doi:10.1177/21582440211030612

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“…However, the teacher facilitates interactions and cocommunicator with the learners. Technical issues, in particular, make it difficult to teach English effectively and efficiently (Huang et al, 2021;Mokoena, 2022). Lack of social interaction in EFAL classrooms derails the efforts to produce communicatively competent learners.…”

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“…Language teachers should tailor their lesson plans in a manner that suites the inclusion of collaborative activities, whether online or face-to-face. One of the most commonly cited drawbacks of online instruction during the epidemic was the absence of direct interaction (Bailey & Lee, 2020;Huang et al, 2021). In a study conducted by Hodges et al ( 2020) about online learning during the pandemic, it transpired that social support is essential for online learning, and it is much more important for those who are socially isolated.…”

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Rethinking social interaction in English first additional language classrooms during the post Covid-19 era

Matiso

Makena

2022

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Social interaction among peers and teachers in English First Additional Language (EFAL) classrooms is a more significant predictor of communicative competence, which is the goal of any language program. During the Covid-19, there was a decline in social interaction among learners due to the sudden change from onsite to remote teaching and learning. This paper aimed to explore the effects of lack of social interaction in EFAL classrooms and how it can be enhanced during the 'New Normal'. This study was underpinned by Long's (1981) Interaction Hypothesis Theory, which emphasizes social interaction as an essential component of language learning. This study adopted a qualitative approach embedded in an interpretive paradigm. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were utilized to gather data from 32 conveniently selected participants. Data were analyzed through content analysis. The findings of this paper indicated that the effects of lack of social interaction were; the inability to solicit information from learners, lack of direct contact, and lack of immediate feedback, which were caused by the COVID-19 social distancing measures. This negatively affected the quality of education. Furthermore, the lack of interactive social activities in EFAL classrooms threatens the acquisition of language proficiency skills, which are key to academic literacy. Therefore, the authors recommend that language teachers receive training on how language lessons should be planned during blended learning to engage learners in interactive social activities like role-playing, storytelling, debates, and group discussions.

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Rethinking social interaction in English first additional language classrooms during the post Covid-19 era

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Makena

2022

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“…Specifically, China is well known as a relationships-based society. In this context, it is important to cultivate trusting relationships with partners for inter-organizational collaboration (Cheng et al, 2012; Huang et al, 2021). Similarly, the findings of this study also reveal that relational governance in China’s outsourcing practices plays a critical role in reducing suppliers’ opportunistic behaviors by establishing trust and relational norms with suppliers, especially when the outsourcing tasks are complex.…”

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Matching Task Complexity With Supplier Management to Enhance Outsourcing Performance

Lee

2022

Sage Open

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As organizations search for low-cost and complementary resources and capabilities from external partners, the development of strategic outsourcing becomes an increasingly complex task. Without having well-developed outsourcing processes and task complexity management capabilities in place, opportunities for improvement of outsourcing practices are largely unrealized. This study aims to investigate the influence of task complexity on outsourcing practices and explore the appropriate supplier management approaches for managing outsourcing task complexity. This study suggests a research model that addresses the moderating roles of supplier governance and supplier development in the relationship between task complexity and outsourcing performance. We collected data from Chinese manufacturing firms to test the proposed hypotheses. The results of this study reveal that: (1) task complexity negatively relates to outsourcing performance; (2) both contractual and relational governance play an important role in weakening the negative effect of task complexity on outsourcing performance; (3) supplier development also weakens the negative effect of task complexity on outsourcing performance. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the ways that firms operating in China manage task complexity effectively and achieve desired outsourcing performance.

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“…China, as a typical guanxi society (Huang, Chen et al 2021), is characterized by a social structure where interpersonal interactions are relationship-oriented and influenced by blood ties and geographical connections, leading to varying degrees of social relationships. In this context, personal connections and relationships are not only fundamental to social systems and power dynamics but also serve as crucial alternative mechanisms for information exchange and resource distribution (Li & Chen, 2012).…”

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Exploring the Influence of Village Social Capital and Rural Development on Farmers’ Entrepreneurial Decision-Making: Unveiling the Path to Local Entrepreneurship

Liu,

Qi,

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Sage Open

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This paper aims to comprehensively define village social capital, assess its multifaceted dimensions in relation to farmers’ entrepreneurial decision-making, and investigate the mediating role of rural development. The research sample consists of 14,133 farmers selected through a multi-stage proportional-to-size unequal probability sampling method. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires as part of the “Chinese Thousand Village Survey” project. Empirical analysis was conducted using binary logit and basic linear regression models, supplemented by probit models and other robustness testing methods. The findings indicate that village social capital exerts a significant and favorable influence on farmers’ entrepreneurial decision-making. Controlling for other variables, a unit increment in farmers’ village social network, village social participation, and village social trust is associated with a respective increase in farmers’ odds of entrepreneurial decision-making by 3.96, 5.42, and 16.28%. Village social trust emerges as the most influential factor. Additionally, rural harmony and rural economy partially mediate the relationship between village social capital and farmers’ entrepreneurial decision-making. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between village social capital and farmers’ entrepreneurial decision-making, offering valuable guidance for farmers looking to leverage village social capital in their entrepreneurial endeavors. It lays a theoretical foundation for relevant entities to strengthen village social capital and cultivate a supportive environment for rural entrepreneurship. To our knowledge, this paper is among the earlier studies that investigate farmers’ entrepreneurial decision-making. Besides, the relationship between village social capital and rural development is rarely studied in the literature as two determinants of farmers’ entrepreneurial decision-making.

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Social Interaction and Entrepreneurial Intention: An Empirical Investigation for China

Cited by 5 publications

References 40 publications

Rethinking social interaction in English first additional language classrooms during the post Covid-19 era

Rethinking social interaction in English first additional language classrooms during the post Covid-19 era

Matching Task Complexity With Supplier Management to Enhance Outsourcing Performance

Exploring the Influence of Village Social Capital and Rural Development on Farmers’ Entrepreneurial Decision-Making: Unveiling the Path to Local Entrepreneurship

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