Entrepreneurial Environment Research Articles

Measuring Entrepreneurial Intentions of Students in Northwestern Croatia

This study explores the factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions among students in northwestern Croatia, with a focus on educational background, family entrepreneurial environment, studying experiences, and perceived self-efficacy. Empirical research was conducted between March and June 2024 on a sample of 160 students from northwestern Croatia, and a multiple regression analysis was performed to identify key predictors of entrepreneurial intentions. The results revealed that entrepreneurial self-efficacy significantly impacted students’ intentions to start and run successful businesses, aligning with prior research on entrepreneurial behavior. However, other factors, such as family background and entrepreneurial education, showed no significant influence in this specific regional context. The findings suggest that educational programs should emphasize developing entrepreneurial self-efficacy to foster future entrepreneurs. This study highlights the importance of integrating entrepreneurial activities, such as business plan competitions and start-up incubators, into the curriculum. Limitations related to sample size and cross-sectional design are acknowledged, and future research is encouraged to explore additional factors and larger samples. This research provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance students’ entrepreneurial capacities and support regional economic development.

Investigating Oman’s environment for startup opportunities

Entrepreneurship significantly contributes to national economies globally, including in the Sultanate of Oman, which is prioritizing its Oman Vision 2040. A startup ecosystem has developed to address market failures and rectify the oversight of entrepreneurship's role within the economic framework. The exploratory study aims to investigate and understand why Oman is appealing to entrepreneurs, as well as to examine the support provided by the country's startup ecosystem for emerging businesses. This paper also aims to investigate the opportunities and challenges within Oman’s startup ecosystem. It also seeks to assess how effectively Oman’s environment fosters entrepreneurship by enhancing market opportunities and alleviating the challenges and obstacles encountered by startups. The Omani government has introduced several initiatives to enhance the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the economy. Oman has been motivated to develop innovative business concepts and new products through unique experiences and creativity. However, they lack the qualities of opportunism and proactivity needed to turn these ideas into successful entrepreneurial ventures. The challenges in Oman stem from a weak innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, which significantly limits the ability of incubators to provide meaningful value. The primary challenge facing startup ecosystems is limited access to key resources that can improve the performance of firms. The research indicates a necessity for a cohesive environmental framework that unites the different components of entrepreneurship in Oman. The role of the government in fostering a positive entrepreneurial environment is crucial in encouraging the establishment of new startups in Oman. The Omani government has established various committees and annual plans to promote entrepreneurship. The presence of government support greatly enhances the viability of entrepreneurial ventures in Oman by offering robust support and management assistance will help ensure the sustainability of startups in Oman and their positive impact on the national economy. The policy should prioritize the development of the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, while also enhancing the cultural framework that supports these initiatives, enabling incubators to operate effectively. Policymakers in Oman would prioritize the establishment of a supportive ecosystem aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, encouraging Omani citizens to embrace entrepreneurial initiatives.

CHALLENGES FACING SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The concept of sustainable entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly pivotal area of focus in the global effort to address a range of pressing challenges, including climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality. Entrepreneurs who integrate economic, environmental, and social goals into their business models can serve as pivotal agents in achieving both profitability and societal well-being. Nevertheless, despite the growing interest in sustainable business models, entrepreneurs encounter considerable obstacles that impede the scalability and success of their ventures. This study focuses on the identification and analysis of the principal obstacles across five key dimensions: economic, regulatory, social, technological, and environmental. The aim of this research is to examine the difficulties encountered by those engaged in sustainable entrepreneurship and to suggest strategies for surmounting these challenges. Methodologically, the study employs a multi-dimensional approach, with each challenge examined through qualitative analysis. The economic challenges, including the high initial costs and difficulties in accessing funding, are identified as some of the most significant barriers. The presence of regulatory challenges, such as inconsistent environmental policies and the absence of governmental incentives, serves to further complicate the business landscape. Furthermore, social challenges, such as consumer reluctance to pay higher prices for sustainable products and resistance to adopting new, eco-friendly habits, also play a crucial role in hindering the success of sustainable ventures. Furthermore, the absence of access to sophisticated green technologies and the requisite expertise to deploy them constitutes a substantial technological impediment for entrepreneurs. The results of the study indicate the existence of several potential avenues for addressing these challenges. For example, the increasing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and services, in conjunction with technological advancements, presents a substantial opportunity for sustainable entrepreneurship. The practical value of the research lies in its strategic recommendations, which encourage collaboration between policymakers, businesses, and investors. Such collaborative endeavours can facilitate the creation of an enabling environment for sustainable entrepreneurship, thereby reducing economic and regulatory burdens while simultaneously promoting technological advancements. In conclusion, the study emphasises the necessity of a coordinated approach in order to overcome the barriers faced by sustainable entrepreneurs. By capitalising on emerging opportunities and cultivating a supportive ecosystem, entrepreneurs can simultaneously achieve financial success and a positive impact on society and the environment.

Entrepreneurial Psychological Contracts: Shaping the Future of Work in Times of Uncertainty

In the backdrop of a global work environment characterized by uncertainty, fragmentation, and precarization, this paper introduces the ‘entrepreneurial psychological contract’, a concept that reshapes our understanding of employment relations in new venture creation. The paper responds to the need for reimagining employment in an era where standard, stable employment is increasingly an exception. By extending psychological contract theory with insights from incomplete contracting literature, a nuanced perspective is provided on how entrepreneurs navigate the inherent uncertainties of new ventures to establish employment agreements. The paper is conceptual, and it reveals that entrepreneurial psychological contracts are markedly different from traditional bureaucratic contracts, characterized by their procedural, associational, constitutional, and polyarchic nature. This distinction is pivotal in comprehending the adaptive employment strategies in entrepreneurial environments, which mirror the global trends of work fissuring and employee precarization. This paper contributes to the broader discourse on how work and employment should be reorganized in contemporary capitalism. It offers theoretical advancements in entrepreneuring, human resource management, and contracting under uncertainty, and presents practical insights for entrepreneurs in crafting flexible and resilient employment relations. The paper aligns with the call for broadening perspectives on work, promoting sustainable organizational practices, and envisioning new ways of mobilizing workers in the face of global challenges.

Predicting Entrepreneurial Success in the Digital Economy Using Machine Learning Techniques

The features of intelligent entrepreneurship as it becomes a social phenomenon in national economies and the effects of this phenomenon on the economy are explored in this paper. There is evidence that the environment of modern entrepreneurship is associated with intellectual, informative, and creative pursuits. Redefining "intelligent entrepreneurship" and "talent management" is a necessary step in improving both terms. Value of human capital, or the chance for an individual to make use of their inherent intelligence, is at the heart of intelligent business. According to studies, the best course of action for national economies is to adopt open innovation models. In order to create and efficiently apply intelligent potential—which assures the expansion of the national economy—it is necessary to enhance the efficacy of scientific, educational, and innovative systems. The groundwork for entrepreneurial intelligence has been laid in view of the present status of the digital revolution in the economy.

Intergovernmental organizations and entrepreneurship: understanding the relationship between the supranational, national, and individual level

Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), such as the World Trade Organization, the United Nations Trade and Development and the World Bank, promote stability, security and development for member states and their citizens via supranational institutional influences. However, their influence on individuals, especially their entrepreneurial business activities, is unclear. As policymakers decide when more (or less) IGO involvement best serves their countries and citizens, we must better understand the connection of the supranational, national, and individual levels. Thus, we study how IGO membership influences entrepreneurial opportunities and focus on two activities that impact a country’s economy differently: formal and informal entrepreneurship. Moreover, we identify how national institutional ecologies build the bridge between the supranational and the individual level and mediate the relationships. Using a sample of 68 countries, their entrepreneurial environment, and their connection to IGOs, we find that IGO memberships enhance opportunities for entrepreneurship. Moreover, IGOs promote formal entrepreneurial activities while discouraging informal entrepreneurial activities, mediated by the country’s institutional ecology. We combine insights from international relations, institutional theory, and strategic entrepreneurship to highlight how institutions at different levels influence entrepreneurial opportunities and discuss the policy implications of our findings.

Energizing innovation: a bibliometric exploration of renewable energy entrepreneurship

Purpose This study aims to provide a thorough bibliometric analysis to illuminate the complex entrepreneurial environment in renewable energy. Design/methodology/approach The Biblioshiny package of the R programming language was considered for in-depth analysis of the papers. To determine the future course of research, the authors use SciVal data and prominence percentiles related to particular study areas. Findings The findings show a growing interest in renewable energy entrepreneurship, as seen by rising annual production and citation rates. By revealing the interconnection of themes throughout the subject, keyword co-occurrence patterns illustrate its interdisciplinary nature. Sustainable development goal alignment highlights the field’s critical role in tackling global sustainability issues. This analysis gives researchers, decision-makers and practitioners a framework for navigating the terrain of renewable energy entrepreneurship. Practical implications Practical advice for promoting innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector is provided through insights into interdisciplinary intersections and sustainability alignment. Originality/value This paper adds to the body of literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of renewable energy entrepreneurship and highlighting how it affects sustainability. Including SciVal data with prominence percentiles suggests future research avenues and highlights the field’s originality and importance.

EXAMINING OF POST-PANDEMIC CHALLENGES FACED BY THE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN SYLHET REGION

This study examines the context of the small and medium business (SME) environments for enterprising conditions in Sylhet following COVID-19. This article aims to highlight the most common legal hurdles small enterprises face during business management. 52 proper samples were randomly selected from the SMEs; these are common in the area. It has been utilizing various blended approaches which include qualitative and quantitative ones. Some of these business categories include retail, pharmacy, restaurant, mobile repair shops, and fast food. The research used both the structured and unstructured, a critical appraisal based on prior research on organizational learning. This paper emphasizes the importance of SMEs in the economic progress of the Sylhet region. However, with all these possibilities, there are numerous problems that an SME is faced with. Among them are limited access to finance, sourcing requirement of inputs, high operating costs, unfavorable market conditions, and impacts from shifting politically unstable environment. Keywords: Entrepreneurial Environment; Sylhet-Based SMEs; Economic Growth; Funding Challenges

Promoting the adoption of digital technology: Strategic policy insights from a network effects model

This paper examines a dynamic model of digital adoption by firms, incorporating network effects and highlighting the crucial role of government intervention to avoid a low stable equilibrium. The paper presents a strategic policy framework for promoting digital adoption effectively, offering three key insights for policy efforts targeting SMEs.First, there is a risk of ending up at a stable low equilibrium rate of digital adoption despite an initial surge in interest. Sustaining momentum beyond initial promotion efforts is essential. Second, it is critical to make a significant push when the digital adoption rate is approaching critical mass. This tipping point enables continuous, self-sustaining expansion. Third, understanding technology adoption cycles and allocating resources effectively is crucial. Once the adoption rate passes the critical threshold, further adoption occurs without promotional interventions. Resources should then be reallocated to foster the adoption of new technologies or applications, ensuring optimal use of limited resources to drive ongoing innovation and progress.The study also reveals that countries with a larger population of SMEs, due to either a large population or strong entrepreneurial environment, may find it relatively easier to promote digital adoption in this sector.

The Power of Innovation: Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, Components, Research and Start-Up Approaches and the Development Process of the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Turkey

This article, under the title "The Power of Innovation: Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, Components, Research and Start-up Approaches and the Development Process of the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Turkey", examines how Turkey's dynamic entrepreneurship environment is shaped by innovation and the important components in this process. While entrepreneurship has a critical role in economic development and social transformation, innovation stands out as the main driving force of this process. First of all, Turkey's young and educated population, increasing digitalization and access to technology strengthen the entrepreneurial culture and create new business opportunities. In the article, the basic elements of the innovation ecosystem in Turkey, namely the interactions between universities, public institutions, the private sector and entrepreneurs, are discussed in detail. Additionally, the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs in Turkey are analyzed through factors such as limited financial resources, inadequate mentoring and training opportunities. In this context, the effects of the state's innovation strategies, incentive mechanisms and entrepreneurship support programs are examined. For example, the contributions of the supports provided by organizations such as KOSGEB and TÜBİTAK to the realization of entrepreneurs' projects are emphasized. In the article, the contribution of international collaborations and foreign investments to Turkey's innovation ecosystem is discussed, thus focusing on its competitiveness potential in the global market. Additionally, successful domestic enterprise examples are supported by concrete data showing how innovation and entrepreneurship create synergy. As a result, the development of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Turkey is directly linked to the power of innovation. In order to create a sustainable innovation environment, the need for continuous support, training and policy development comes to the fore. This article aims to provide readers with a comprehensive perspective by presenting the paths and strategies to be followed to maximize Turkey's entrepreneurial potential.

Literature Review and Perspectives on Digital Customer Orientation in the Context of Digitization

With the advent of the digital era, the entrepreneurial environment has changed dramatically. Driven by demand and technological innovation, various types of platform enterprises have emerged and developed into a digital ecosystem dominated by core platform enterprises, with members of the industry evolving in a collaborative and mutually beneficial manner. For start-ups with "new entry deficiencies", only by further embracing the digital ecosystem can they make better use of complementary resources to achieve growth. Through a review of the classic literature on digital customer orientation at home and abroad, the concept, composition, measurement and application of digital customer orientation are systematically reviewed. The study shows that digital customer orientation is a concept different from customer orientation, a way for companies to provide real-time and customized customer experiences by embracing digital ecosystems, and that it plays a key role in the process of embracing digital ecosystems by start-ups. The shortcomings of digital customer orientation research are summarized and future research directions are proposed with the aim of promoting the further development of digital innovation research.

Exploring female entrepreneurship experience of Ireland’s business ecosystem: implications for business support

PurposeThis paper investigates the motivations and challenges of women entrepreneurs in Ireland, assessing the role of policies and Enterprise Ireland (EI) support for women-led companies and high potential start-ups (HPSUs). It employs the gendered theory of entrepreneurship and opportunity recognition theory to analyse the enablers and obstacles to women’s entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of EI’s support, aiming to suggest improvements.Design/methodology/approachGrounded in a feminist epistemology and employing a mixed-methods approach, a targeted survey explores motivations, barriers and supports the needs of female entrepreneurs in Ireland, offering a comprehensive gender perspective evaluation for policy enhancement.FindingsFindings note a shift in Irish women’s entrepreneurship motivations and outlines major hurdles like limited funding and work–life balance issues. It recommends policy enhancements in data collection, website usability, financial guidance and childcare support.Practical implicationsThis paper aims to highlight the impact of gender-specific factors on entrepreneurship, the study highlights the importance of ongoing data collection and gender comparative analyses. It advocates for women mentoring networks and improved financial support to build a more inclusive entrepreneurial environment in Ireland, with potential global implications.Originality/valueThis study is unique for its in-depth exploration into Irish female entrepreneurship challenges, this study proposes actionable strategies with local and global relevance. Advocating for caregiving support integration and women’s increased involvement in tech, it offers a blueprint for fostering female entrepreneurship. It contributes to global discussions on creating supportive, equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, serving as a valuable resource for advancing gender inclusivity and equity in entrepreneurship worldwide. It identifies scope for integration of a feminist epistemology in policy development.

Impact of Various Startup Policies on the Entrepreneurship Initiatives among the College Students in India

Entrepreneurship is considered to be the fuel for any Economy to survive and grow. Entrepreneurs respond to the changes in the market, exploit the opportunities available to them and find innovations as solutions to the problems in the society. It is considered necessary for the Economic Growth of a country, generation of income, rural development, industrialisation, export promotion and employment generation. The Government of India is very eager to create a favourable environment for Entrepreneurship to flourish. Hence, for this purpose, the Government has introduced a wide range of policies in the last few years to support Start-ups and Entrepreneurship for the citizens like Startup India, Make in India, Digital India, National Skill Development Mission, Atal Innovation Mission etc. It is found out that most of the developed countries in the world have given more importance to the Entrepreneurship as an engine for Economic Growth. The basic objective of this study is to find out the impact shown by the various Startup policies on the desire or urge of the college students to take Entrepreneurship as a career option instead of looking for safe and secure jobs.

Impact of comparative advantages in origin and destination cities on return migrant workers' entrepreneurship: An induced network analysis

Return migrant workers' entrepreneurial choices hinge on the comparative advantages between their origin and destination cities. However, prior research has predominantly concentrated on the economic environment solely within migrant workers' origin cities, disregarding the dual impact of both origins and destinations on return entrepreneurship. This study aims to elucidate how the comparative advantages between origin and destination cities affect the behavior of return migrant workers' entrepreneurship, focusing on the paired relationships formed by these cities as a result of the emergence of return migrant workers' entrepreneurship. To this end, this study leverages data from the 2018 China Labor Force Dynamics Survey (CLDS) and the 2018 China City Statistical Yearbook, and utilizes the network MRQAP regression and network OLS regression methods. The findings highlight that migrant workers exhibit a stronger propensity to return for entrepreneurship when their origin cities possess greater comparative advantages in terms of economic development, employment status, standard of living, and entrepreneurial environments compared with their destination cities. Additionally, the heightened activity and significance of origin cities relative to destination cities in regard to economic growth rate, medical resources, and enterprise R&D investment correspond to a higher likelihood of migrant workers returning for entrepreneurship. These outcomes inform the development of theories related to population migration, and shed light on the relationship between return migrant workers' entrepreneurial endeavors and the regional disparities in economic development.

Medical microbiological diagnosis of sports-accidental infections: promoting global peace, quality health, and entrepreneurship; through One Health approach

Most diseases acquired from sporting activities are accidental and often influenced by environmental factors. Neglecting the environment in disease prevention is counterproductive. This was evident during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic when many sporting activities were halted. Medical laboratory diagnostics, particularly microbiological techniques, detect infectious agents and help contain diseases, thereby fostering a healthy environment for entrepreneurship. Using a One Health approach, this review highlights the dual role of sporting activities in promoting healthy living and facilitating the spread of pathogens. Although sports are widely recognized for enhancing health, the link between microbiology and sports, and their combined roles in promoting global peace, quality health, and entrepreneurship, is not well understood. To address this knowledge gap, the main objective of this review is to examine the relationship between sports-accidental infections and their impact on global peace, health, and entrepreneurship. This review employs a combination of life experiences, observations, and literature analysis, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative data. The findings reveal various types of sports-accidental infections, including gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin, blood-borne, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative infections. The results indicate that microbial infections significantly impair athletic performance, often necessitating a “return-to-sport” strategy, where athletes must fully recover before resuming sports activities. Sports-accidental infections are also associated with sudden deaths among athletes on the field, negatively affecting health, peace, and entrepreneurship. Microbiology plays a significant role in diagnosing, treating, and managing sports-accidental infections. Through medical laboratory diagnostics, such as microbiological investigations, many pandemics, including COVID-19, have been contained. Identifying infectious agents enables effective preventive measures, helping restore peace and health, and supporting economic activities. The review offers eight recommendations that aim to foster a safer, healthier, and more resilient sports environment, benefitting individual athletes and promoting broader societal goals of health, peace, and economic growth.

ADHD Behavior and Entrepreneurial Behavior: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Intention

The fundamental objective of this research is to study the relationship between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) behavior and entrepreneurial behavior in Tunisian students. Based on the theory of person-environment adjustment (P-E), the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the analysis of data collected from 267 Tunisian students using a self-administered online questionnaire, the results of the present study showed no relationship between ADHD behavior and entrepreneurial action. However, entrepreneurial intention plays a mediating role in this relationship. These results constitute a theoretical contribution to the entrepreneurial field. Similarly, the results of the current study lend further support to the person-environment “P-E” theory, which posits that the functionality of a component of ADHD behavior depends on its fit with the environment. In particular, the uncertain and autonomous entrepreneurial environment could be an attractive career choice for people who display hyperactive/impulsive behavior. As for the theory of planned behavior “TPB,” the results of this study also show that intention is a fundamental antecedent of entrepreneurial behavior. This research has practical implications. Its results can be used by stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (teachers, incubators, career coaches,… etc.) to detect future entrepreneurs and absorb the unemployment of Tunisian university graduates.

Entrepreneurial Sustainability: The Impact Mechanism of Opportunity Co-Creation on Entrepreneurial Action in Underdeveloped Regions

The external environment faced by underdeveloped regions is becoming increasingly complex, and the importance of entrepreneurial activities is gradually becoming prominent. To stimulate entrepreneurial vitality in underdeveloped regions, entrepreneurial opportunities are of paramount importance. In the current research on opportunity co-creation and entrepreneurial action, there is often an oversight regarding the liability of newness and the unique characteristics of underdeveloped regions, which has resulted in a lack of specificity in interpreting the underlying mechanisms at play. In this study, based on the perspective of opportunity co-creation, a survey of 330 entrepreneurs is conducted in four underdeveloped regions in China, namely, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Chongqing, in an attempt to clarify the mechanism of opportunity co-creation in entrepreneurial action. The results show that opportunity co-creation not only has a direct positive impact on entrepreneurial action but also exerts an indirect positive effect through the mediating effect of opportunity belief. Additionally, regulatory focus plays a positive moderating role. Our study reveals that entrepreneurs in underdeveloped regions should be strict with their investors and partners to improve their belief in the chances of entrepreneurial success so as to efficiently co-create opportunities. Meanwhile, governments in underdeveloped regions should pay attention to creating a favorable entrepreneurial environment, actively building facilities that are conducive to entrepreneurial activities, and creating more entrepreneurial and employment opportunities to help entrepreneurial activities be carried out smoothly.

Sustainable entrepreneurship: examining stimulus-organism-response to the nexus of environment, education and motivation

PurposeThe multidimensional decision-making framework of sustainable entrepreneurship affects student behavior in higher education institutions. Thus, the sustainable entrepreneurship environment has long attracted scholars and policymakers. Based on “Stimulus Organism Response (SOR),” this study examines serial mediation of sustainable entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial motivation to link sustainable entrepreneurial environment and intentions. Further, it also explored the moderating role of a sustainable entrepreneurial environment.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative study was conducted with a sample of 408 students of Indian higher education institutes in NCR using a purposive sampling technique. Smart PLS-SEM was utilized for assessing the structural model, and a goodness-of-fit assessment was done with Amos 22.FindingsThe findings revealed the significant impact of a sustainable entrepreneurial environment on sustainable entrepreneurial education, motivation and sustainable entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, sustained entrepreneurial education has the most important influence on student motivation and considerable serial mediation. Also, the moderating role of a sustainable entrepreneurial environment was found to be significant for linkages of entrepreneurial motivation and sustainable entrepreneurial education with sustainable entrepreneurial intentions.Practical implicationsThe study will assist HEIs and scholars in understanding the role of sustainability in entrepreneurial courses to increase student intentions to start sustainable businesses.Social implicationsThis study helps policymakers and HEIs understand what motivates students to pursue sustainable entrepreneurship. This research might improve the well-being of education stakeholders and the community in achieving sustainable development goals.Originality/valueThe study is the first to analyze how sustainable entrepreneurial education and motivation serially mediate the link between a sustainable entrepreneurial environment and aspirations to establish a sustainable business and contribute to the existing literature of SOR from a new perspective.

Legal regulation of environmental entrepreneurship: interaction between the state and business

The article explores the important aspects of the development of legal regulation of environmental entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation in the framework of interaction between the state and business. The relevance of the study of legal regulation of ecological entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation is conditioned by the ongoing changes in the sphere of politics, economics, law and ecology. Despite the importance of this form of economic activity for the development of the economy in its crisis state, there is a noticeable shortage of legal norms in the legislation, the subject of regulation of which would be environmental entrepreneurship. The article reveals the basics of state policy in the field of ecology, examines the problems of interaction between business and the state. It is emphasized that the level of development of the sphere of ecology largely determines the process of economic activity, which directly involves natural resources, directly using them as the main means of profit making and often having an indirect negative impact on the natural environment.

Entrepreneurship and Kinship: An Integrative Review of a Nascent Domain

Contrary to the widely accepted adage ‘do not engage in business activities with relatives’, individuals from Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani backgrounds are achieving significant progress, while individual groups experience stagnation. While prior research offers substantial insights into the relationship between kinship and entrepreneurial ventures, there exists a paucity of information regarding the mechanisms through which certain kin individuals attain success while others do not. The principal inquiries revolve around the question, ‘In what ways do kinship networks contribute to entrepreneurial success?’ Furthermore, within a multicultural and heterogeneous framework, how might kinship networks serve as essential resources that promote entrepreneurial development, or do they instead pose additional challenges to such advancement? To address these inquiries, this study conducts an integrative review of entrepreneurship through the conceptual framework of kinship (kin-entrepreneurship), a notion distinctly from emerging disciplines. The contextual backdrop of this study is firmly anchored in the rising incidence of business failures and their resultant ramifications for sustainable economic development on a global scale. By employing an integrative review methodology that encompasses both bibliometric and content analyses of extant literature, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, this research elucidates the fundamental components relevant to kin-entrepreneurship. In tackling this issue, the present investigation explores the trends, trajectories, and potential futures concerning the nexus of kinship and entrepreneurship. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on a dataset comprising 292 scholarly articles focused on kin-entrepreneurship, published between 1980 and 2023, sourced from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Significant findings highlight “kinship-based business influencers” and “entrepreneurial environment and consequences”, as crucial themes. Subsequent to the discovery of the themes, this paper advocates for a paradigm shift from a narrow familial perspective on business to a more expansive kinship viewpoint, which can enhance comprehension of the complex dynamics within business environments where kinship-based business influencers are multifaceted, affecting economic performance (where entrepreneurs capitalize on these affiliations for economic advantage), decision-making (which improves business sustainability through resource allocation among kin), and employee relations (as kin connections foster both formal and informal employment opportunities) for entrepreneurs. Consequently, this study posits that kinship-oriented business dynamics play a crucial role in influencing entrepreneurial decision-making by offering social capital, resources, and strategic guidance, which are essential for mitigating existing entrepreneurial attrition rates and, in turn, are fundamental for fostering economic development.