Entrepreneurial Culture Research Articles

Critical analysis of Rwanda’s Digital skills and entrepreneurship training toward solving youth unemployment

This study critically examines the role of digital skills and entrepreneurship training in addressing the persistent issue of youth unemployment in Rwanda. The paper primarily anchors on the Human Capital Theory and Entrepreneurship Theory to provide a solid theoretical framework, tying together education, skill development, and entrepreneurial activity as vital drivers of productivity, job creation, and economic development. By employing a qualitative methods approach that utilises qualitative stakeholder interviews, this research evaluates the effectiveness of the various policies and programs aimed at fostering digital and entrepreneurship skills to young people in Rwanda, to promote employment. The research unveils that these programs hold significant potential in equipping the Rwandan youth with relevant skills and nurturing an innovative and entrepreneurial culture. However, it also highlights key areas requiring attention: the lack of robust follow-up mechanisms and the need for continued support post-training. It advocates for policymakers and program implementers to prioritize these aspects to maximize their initiatives' impact. The implications of this study extend beyond Rwanda's borders as countries worldwide grapple with similar challenges. Therefore, the insights gleaned from Rwanda's approach could guide other nations in leveraging digital skills and entrepreneurship training to combat youth unemployment in the digital age. It concludes by recommending future research directions, including maintaining program relevance in the ever-evolving digital landscape and instituting more effective support mechanisms for venture sustainability.

An integrative review of challenges and strategies in the work of cultural entrepreneurs

The growing recognition of the importance of cultural and creative sectors as sources of creativity and innovation has put emphasis on the development of entrepreneurs within this field. Cultural entrepreneurs are often described as being driven by artistic, rather than entrepreneurial, ambitions, where value creation is based on unique expressions, requiring them to engage in continuous innovation to sustain their activities, as well as facing challenging conditions. However, more understanding is needed on the work of these entrepreneurs and how they deal with challenges. The purpose of this paper is thus to explore the work of cultural entrepreneurs by integrating the current understanding of its challenges and strategies. Through reviewing empirical articles focusing on entrepreneurs in these industries and analyzing how the activities of entrepreneurs are described, we argue that the academic conversation around these entrepreneurs revolves around broad questions: who they are, what they have and where they are. These questions constitute three domains of entrepreneurial activity. We outline the challenges and strategies of cultural entrepreneurs and discuss the dynamics in the interplay between challenges and strategies within and across these domains. In highlighting the interplay between challenges and strategies, we advance the knowledge of entrepreneurship in the cultural and creative sectors and provide avenues for further research.

International entrepreneurial culture of born global and non-born global family firms: a configurational approach

PurposeDelving into family business heterogeneity, this study applies fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analyses (fsQCA) to explain overlooked differences in the international performance of born global family firms (BGFFs) and non-born global family firms (n-BGFFs); through the lens of assemblage theory of family business internationalization, the study develops distinctive configurations of international entrepreneurial culture (IEC) for BGFFs and n-BGFFs.Design/methodology/approachThis study compares the theoretical tenets of IEC among 167 BGFFs versus 192 n-BGFFs in Malaysia using fsQCA – a configurational method. The study further deploys necessity analysis of fsQCA (NCA) to determine the necessity conditions within the identified configurations.FindingsBGFFs manifest elevated levels of international entrepreneurial orientation, international motivation and international non-competitor network orientation. In contrast, n-BGFFs rely on international markets, learning and competitor network orientations to secure international performance. Furthermore, necessary condition analysis (NCA) reveals that international entrepreneurial orientation and international motivation are the necessity conditions for BGFFs. In contrast, international market, learning and competitor network orientation are all required for n-BGFFs’ international performance.Originality/valueThis study is timely and contributes to advancing the international business theory of family firm internationalization. It also offers better theorizing for family firms’ heterogeneity, locating the source of that heterogeneity not just in the speed of internationalization but also in the composition of their different IECs.

Creative Cities in the EU Outermost Regions: From Cultural Entrepreneurship to Cultural Policies | Cidades Criativas nas Regiões Periféricas da UE: Do Empreendedorismo Cultural às Políticas Culturais

This article seeks to explore two main conceptual dimensions — cultural policies and cultural entrepreneurship — as well as its impacts in the framework of creative cities in the European Union Outermost Regions (ORs). Through a comprehensive analysis, in this article are considered general trends and goals for the cultural world settled in different institutional levels of political discourse, such as the strategic partnership between UNESCO and the European Union. Tackling the post-pandemic political agenda facing global challenges, this article seeks to explore in what extend cultural entrepreneurship enhances governance systems for cultural and creative industries focused on resilience and sustainability.

Legitimating language and emotional tone in antenarratives: A cultural entrepreneurship perspective

The concept of storytelling has gained prominence within entrepreneurship, especially as the key property underpinning the process of cultural entrepreneurship. Although it is conventionally assumed that entrepreneurial communications take the form of fully formed stories (e.g., business pitches), by relaxing this assumption, we are able to advance cultural entrepreneurship and test its boundaries. We theorize that when new ventures choose specific legitimating language to share very short story fragments (i.e., antenarratives) online, the audience is compelled to engage. Furthermore, we suggest that the effect of legitimating language on stakeholder engagement will vary based on the emotional tone conveyed in these antenarratives. To test our theory, we construct dictionaries to measure three types of legitimating language (pragmatic, moral, cognitive) and empirically analyze a large, unique dataset of new ventures from X. Results offer support for our theorizing.

Toward sustainable smart agriculture in a developing country: An empirical analysis of green firms determinants

AbstractThe significance of green entrepreneurship in achieving socioeconomic and environmental goals has received widespread recognition in academic literature. However, despite this acknowledgment, the internal and external variables influencing the expansion and sustainability of green agricultural enterprises have not been thoroughly studied and explored in the literature. This research aims to test the theoretical Green Agriculture Support Framework (GASF), suggesting internal and external support elements that, when strategically aligned, foster the growth of green agriculture enterprises, particularly those leveraging technologies and tools associated with Agriculture 4.0. To this end, we utilized survey data collected from managers and employees of green enterprises located in Pakistan. The collected data was analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method, incorporating the partial least squares (PLS) approach through SmartPLS software. The findings imply that external variables (formal Institutions, Government Support, Culture) have significant impacts on the development of green enterprises and that internal factors (Technology, Talent Management) have somewhat limited impacts. Consequently, policymakers must concentrate on creating strategies and measures to enhance the external environment of an organization, that is, intensive government support, less rigid formal institutions and their policies, entrepreneurial culture, and overall improved economic condition of the country, and be cautious about the internal factors like rigid and outdated technology and talent management policies, that may hinder the development of such enterprises. As a result, using the organismic integration theory (OIT) theoretical lens, this research contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the various internal and external factors that significantly affect the growth of innovative green agriculture enterprises. A thorough understanding of green determinants assists in identifying the areas that require attention of policymakers for the effective growth of the green agricultural sector in an economy, leading to valuable implications for green policies.

The Role of the Inclusive Leader in Driving Innovation: An Example of a Teal Organisation

The role of the leader is to create change and indicate the direction in which the organisation should go. Leader is the one who inspires, creates the organisational culture and builds emotional relationships that result in a much more effective company. His or her activity also influences the level of innovation in the company - the more inspired a co-worker perceives a leader and the greater his or her capabilities and freedom of action, the greater the chance of creating newer or even revolutionary solutions. The author's research has shown that the role of a leader in an innovative organisation cannot consist only in creating and promoting a vision, and then inspiring others to make it a reality. It can be concluded that the period of feisty and charismatic visionary leaders is slowly passing into oblivion, and their place is being taken by leaders who are able to discover and unleash the creative potential of the entire team in their talented colleagues. Amidst the evolving landscape of businesses, there is a growing focus on identifying key traits of leadership essential for effective organizational change. It is advocated that every organization should draw on these traits to innovate its employee resources. The presented results show the results of four years of research within the framework of the project entitled Teal Organisations: developing self-management and entrepreneurial culture in the age of Economy 4.0. The research shows how the understanding of innovation, the role of leadership has changed over several years and what research gaps are emerging. The research targeted micro and small enterprises in the family business sector. Insights from the third stage conducted in 2023 shed light on the qualities and competencies of leaders. The study’s findings highlight that leadership fosters better team outcomes through enhanced decision-making and collaboration. Our research shows, that leaders are required to acquire, develop and refine the skills of facilitating the work of a team to effectively and continuously generate innovation. The leader must master several skills, i.e. knowing the tools of creative team work, allowing the free flow of information, the ability to integrate ideas in order to create a new, better idea, so that the valuable ones do not get diluted and are qualified for further innovative work through well-considered decisions.

Этические ценности в культуре современных предпринимателей

Philosophical thought has always stimulated humanity to reflect on values, goals, and the meaning of exist-ence. In the modern business world, philosophy is transforming into new forms of aspiration alongside finan-cial success to achieve social, environmental, and ethical goals. Realization of one’s place in society and re-sponsibility to society has become the basis for the emergence of entrepreneurial culture. In this article, the author examines the ability of ethical values to influence the mindset of modern businessmen; analyzes and studies the decision-making strategies of successful entrepreneurs who adhere to certain philosophical ideas; explores the relationship between the beliefs of individuals and their implementation of innovative business approaches; investigates ways in which entrepreneurs address ethical dilemmas and overcome complex situa-tions using philosophical ideas. As a result of the study, the extent to which the study of ethical values influ-ences successful business management in the modern world is assessed.

Developing The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Santri (Gen Z): Challenges And Strategies

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, represents a new generation with unique characteristics that distinguish them from previous generations. They are known as digital natives, cerative individuals, and prosses a high entrepreneurial spirit. In Indonesia, “santri” are a group of young people with the potential to develop their entrepreneurial spirit. This research aims to analyze the development of the entrepreneurial spirit among santri (Gen Z) at Pondok Modern Tazzaka, focusing on the challenges and startegies faced. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques including interviews, observations, and document studies. The results show several challenges in developing the entrepreneurial spirit of santri at Pondok Modern Tazzaka, namely : 1) Lack of structured entrepreneurship curriculum and programs; 2) Limited access to capital and informations; 3) A santri culture that is more focussed on religious studies ; 4) Lack of guidance and mentoring from entrepreneurs. Strategies that can be implemented to overcome these challenges are : 1) Developing a structured and comprehensive entrepreneur curriculum and programs; 2) Improving access to capital and information for santri; 3) fFostering an entrepreneurial culture within the pesantren environment; 4) Strengthening guidance and mentoring from entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Culture in Administration and Law Students: A Transdisciplinary Exploration

The entrepreneurship culture in young individuals is characterized by a set of traits and qualities that foster and promote the entrepreneurial spirit and the pursuit of opportunities for creation and innovation. In the case of vocational students, these traits may be manifested as attitudes, knowledge, and skills exhibited within specific contexts. The conducted study aimed to analyze the entrepreneurship culture in young Administration and Law students, as well as to compare this culture based on their educational profiles, considering two variables. An instrument was administered to a population comprising 582 students. The findings lead to the conclusion that both Administration and Law students exhibit a promising level of entrepreneurial spirit, which can be further enhanced through their vocational education.

Diseño de un Sistema Integral para la Formación de Capital Humano en la pequeña y mediana empresa de Yucatán

The purpose of this study is to design an Integral System for the Formation of Human Capital (SIFCH), which allows the strengthening and specialization of this resource and, in this way, helps in the economic growth and consolidation of the market to which the products and services of small and medium-sized companies are directed. The method integrates the qualitative research approach with phenomenological processes, descriptive and analytical scope; for this purpose, interviews were conducted with 35 people, 17 businessmen of the State of Yucatan and 18 experts in the training area (consultants, private training companies, government agencies, business chambers, and business incubators). As a result, the Integral System of Human Capital Formation (SIFCH) was established, which consists of two parts. The internal part (the system's core) contemplates the organization's specific needs in terms of its size, business line, and resources; the entrepreneurial culture and innovation as an added value. The external part was designed according to a compendium of the elements that training experts consider at the time of training; these are: Diagnosis of the learning needs and the Evaluation of the Human Capital Training Process, that is, the results obtained in the productivity and personal growth of the worker in a period of time determined by the organization to measure the impact and effectiveness of this. The conclusions establish the processes to be followed in the implementation of SIFCH.

Developing cross-cultural competence in entrepreneurship education: What is the role of the university

In the last few years, entrepreneurship has gained increasing attention among researchers and policy-makers because of its role in economic and social development. Since a growing number of entrepreneurs are starting new ventures in several countries or cultures simultaneously, they deal with several cross-cultural issues. For this reason, cross-cultural competence becomes a critical driver of new venture performance. In this context, entrepreneurship education is considered an effective way to stimulate entrepreneurship-related skills and cross-cultural competence and to develop students’ entrepreneurial intentions. The European Commission has also underlined the role of entrepreneurial culture and competence as key factors for the creation of a new generation of public and private workers who are more creative, proactive, and innovative. The aim of this study is to theoretically discuss why and how cross-cultural competence could and should be integrated in entrepreneurship education programs, suggesting the Italian model of C-Labs as a viable set of contamination between university students at different levels and from different disciplines that promotes a new learning model based on interdisciplinarity. The study contributes to the advancement of the literature on cross-cultural competence and entrepreneurship education offering some practical insights for the development of entrepreneurship programs characterized by a cross-cultural approach.

The body as a cultural resource for entrepreneurs in stigmatized settings: The case of sex toys by women for women

Entrepreneurs seeking legitimacy for their stigmatized products with mainstream audiences must deploy strategies to redefine their products' cultural significance. This paper investigates how the body, often a focal point of stigma, serves as the foundation for these strategies. Through an analysis of exemplary cases in the sex toy industry, we identify three strategies—visibilizing, obfuscating, and transforming—used by entrepreneurs to deal with different sources of stigma, including tribal stigma, blemishes, and abominations associated with the products. Our findings provide novel insights into the role of the body in entrepreneurial strategies to tackle stigma and gain legitimacy for their products, thereby contributing to the literatures on entrepreneurship in stigmatized settings and cultural entrepreneurship.

Fostering circular economy in small and medium‐sized enterprises: The role of social capital, adaptive capacity, entrepreneurial orientation and a pro‐sustainable environment

AbstractThis study addresses the challenges faced by small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in undertaking sustainability projects due to limited resources and explores the factors influencing SMEs' adoption of circular economy (CE) practices, an area under‐researched in literature. Analysing data from 205 SMEs in Spain's forest bioeconomy sector using fuzzy sets (fs/QCA), the study finds that internal and external social capital, coupled with adaptive capacity, are crucial influences, particularly when SMEs exhibit an entrepreneurial culture. Conversely, if SMEs do not have an entrepreneurial orientation or the environment is not pro‐sustainable, these three characteristics may lead to low CE adoption. Thus, the study emphasizes SMEs' imperative to cultivate social capital, enhance adaptive capacity, and embrace innovation and risk‐taking to leverage internal and external resources and meet environmental demands, thereby reducing costs and time in adopting CE practices. Additionally, it underscores policymakers' pivotal role in fostering a pro‐sustainable environment, being critical for SME engagement in CE practices.

The impact of socio-cultural factors on entrepreneurial failure in Soran city

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of socio-cultural factors on entrepreneurial failure in Soran City, aiming to identify the key cultural influences that affect entrepreneurial outcomes and to propose a theoretical framework that explains these dynamics.Methodology – The research employed a qualitative approach, conducting structured interviews with 10 purposively sampled entrepreneurs who hold leadership roles in the entrepreneurial community of Soran. Data collection involved preparing, structuring, and organizing interview transcripts, followed by coding to identify themes and patterns. The analysis then focused on interpreting the socio-cultural significance of the identified factors in relation to entrepreneurial failure.Findings – This study found that socio-cultural factors significantly influence entrepreneurial outcomes. The key factors identified included societal values and norms, gender roles, family background, and educational background. While gender did not emerge as a prominent factor in this study, other socio-cultural elements played a critical role in shaping entrepreneurial success or failure.Implications – The findings highlight the importance of understanding cultural nuances in entrepreneurship. The study suggests that promoting an entrepreneurial culture through targeted community training workshops, educational courses, and media initiatives could enhance entrepreneurial activity and reduce the risk of failure in Soran.Originality – This research introduces the multidimensional socio-cultural constraints theory (MDSC Theory), which provides a novel explanation of how various socio-cultural factors cumulatively contribute to entrepreneurial failure. This theory offers a new perspective on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in culturally specific contexts, emphasizing the need for culturally informed strategies to foster entrepreneurial success.

Empowering University Graduates for Self-Defined Careers via Entrepreneurship: A Roadmap

The increasing unemployment among the educated groups has become a major socio-economic problem which is being addressed by Higher education system of India which is relentlessly working towards developing a culture of generating successful entrepreneurs. Different studies have been conducted to demonstrate how entrepreneurial education imparted by academic institutions has paved way for students to become self-reliant. This research work has been focussed on identifying the bottlenecks/ lacunae in education system that hamper the growth of students as entrepreneurs. The main instrument of study was a questionnaire that confirmed validity by a panel of experts. This study used 120 respondents from postgraduate students of SKUAST-Kashmir where 50% of the respondents were female students. The results of study showed that majority of respondents lacked the confidence and skills to become entrepreneurs. The investigation has suggested the pathways to overcome these drawbacks thus making University education system more entrepreneurship oriented. The study concluded that for motivating, developing positive attitude and expertise among the students regarding entrepreneurship, the universities need to reframe their syllabus and pedagogy which is focused on practical applicability of a subject. The research work also highlighted the importance of including entrepreneurship related subject from 1st year up to the final year of the study in order to inculcate the culture of entrepreneurship among the students. The study suggested the steps to be undertaken for making higher education system more entrepreneurship focused and result oriented.

The humanities impacting communities through entrepreneurship: A case study of student enterprise from a South African university

The role of a university education is to transform and develop communities through the production of academically competent graduates and research, as well as through knowledge creation. However, research has shown that the level of unemployment in South Africa remains high despite the increasing number of graduates. The Faculty of the Humanities at a South African university has been intentional in impacting communities by inculcating a culture of entrepreneurship among students. In this article, I reflect on a case study of students from various disciplines, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, who have been mentored in entrepreneurship, have registered a business, and interacted with communities to provide identified services. I follow a participatory research approach to engage the students in a reflection on their relationships with the community members and on the impact of their interventions on these communities. I also analysed the data collected through a focus group discussion and semi-structured interviews to identify common themes and determine the attributes developed by students as they engaged in entrepreneurship. The findings from the reflections demonstrate the humanities students’ perceived value of entrepreneurship on communities’ development and graduates’ employability.

Impact of entrepreneurship on technological innovation in the digital age: a knowledge management perspective

PurposeThis study aims to use the knowledge management perspective to examine the mechanism through which entrepreneurship drives firms’ technological innovation in the digital age. The objective is to develop a multi-stage integrated theoretical model to explain how entrepreneurship exerts its influence on firms’ technological innovation with a particular focus on the knowledge management perspective. The findings can be used for the cultivation of entrepreneurship and for the promotion of continuous technological innovation activities.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a case-based qualitative approach to examine the relationship between entrepreneurship and technological innovation. The authors first analyze the case of SANY and then explore the mechanism of how entrepreneurship can promote a firm’s technological innovation from the perspective of knowledge management based on the technology-organization-environment framework. An integrated theoretical model is then developed in this study.FindingsBased on a case study, the authors propose that there are three main processes of knowledge management in firms’ technological innovation: knowledge acquisition, knowledge integration and knowledge creation. In the process of knowledge acquisition, the joint effects of innovation spirit, learning spirit, cooperation spirit and global vision drive the construction and its healthy development of firms’ innovation ecosystem. In the process of knowledge integration, the joint effects of innovation spirit, cooperation spirit and learning spirit help complete the integration of knowledge and further the accumulation of firms’ core knowledge resources. In the process of knowledge creation, the joint effects of mission spirit, learning spirit and innovation spirit encourage the top management team to establish long-term goals and innovation philosophy. This philosophy can promote the establishment of a people-oriented incentive mechanism that helps achieve the transformation from the accumulation of core knowledge resources to the research and innovation of core technologies. After these three stages, firms are passively engaged in the “reverse transfer of knowledge” step, which contributes to other firms’ knowledge management cycle. With active knowledge acquisition, integration, creation and passive reverse knowledge transfer, firms can achieve continuous technological innovation.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has important theoretical implications in entrepreneurship research. This study helps advance the understanding of entrepreneurship and literature on the relationship between entrepreneurship and technological innovation in the digital age, which can broaden the application of knowledge management theories. It can also help better understand how to develop healthy firm-led innovation ecosystems to achieve continuous optimization of knowledge and technological innovation in the digital age.Originality/valueThis study proposes an integrated theoretical model to address the issues of entrepreneurship and firms’ technological innovation in the digital age, and it is also one of few studies that focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation from a knowledge management perspective.

Sosialisasi Membentuk Karakter Mandiri dan Jiwa Kewirausahaan Siswa SMAN 3 Sampang

The cultivation of entrepreneurship at SMAN 3 Sampang is still very low, there are no entrepreneurship subjects in the learning process so that the entrepreneurial spirit of students and students is still lacking. In entrepreneurial values, there are several attitudes, one of which is the attitude of independence, the attitude of independence of students and female students is still low. This is indicated by the way students and female students complete their assignments, students and female students still depend on friends to complete their tasks. This service activity uses socialization methods and discussion and lecture methods using power points. Before carrying out community service the team made an application to the school. This community service activity aims to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of students at SMAN 3 Sampang Regency which includes aspects of the entrepreneurial spirit, obstacles and factors that influence students' entrepreneurial spirit. The presentation of socialization material regarding entrepreneurship and independence was understood by the students, and there was a question and answer session with the community service team

Sistematik Literatur Review dampak Kepercayaan Diri pada Kesuksesan Pengusaha

This study aims to examine the impact of self-confidence on entrepreneurial success through a systematic review of existing literature. Self-confidence is an important psychological factor in entrepreneurship, influencing risk-taking, innovation, persistence, and business performance. The research method used is a literature review involving the search and analysis of various relevant empirical studies. The results of the study indicate that high self-confidence is positively correlated with greater risk-taking ability, creativity in innovation, resilience in the face of failure, and achievement of better business performance. In addition, factors such as experience, education and entrepreneurial training, social support, and culture and economic climate are also found to play a significant role in shaping and strengthening entrepreneurial self-confidence. This study also identifies several challenges and gaps in previous research, such as variations in the definition and measurement of self-confidence, and the lack of qualitative and longitudinal approaches. Keywords: Self-confidence, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Success