Entrepreneurship In Context Research Articles

Digital Entrepreneurship as One of The Applications of Contemporary Administration in The Entrepreneurial Orientations

Purpose: The objective of this research was to investigate how Digital entrepreneurship influences the achievement of entrepreneurial orientations within communication companies located in Tabuk region. To attain these goal, the researcher adopted an analytical descriptive approach and utilized a questionnaire as the primary tool for collecting data. Theoretical framework: The theoretical basis is the literature on Digital Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurial Orientations. Design/methodology/approach: Data was gathered quantitativel The study involved study consisted of all Zain communication companies in Tabukwith a total of (6) branches, Mobilycompany with its (5) branches, and STC company with its branches its (5), where the total number of employees was (180). Findings: According to the findings, indicate that the findings indicated that the overall average scores for both Digital entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial orientations were notably high. Furthermore, the results highlighted a statistically significant relationship between Digital entrepreneurship and its various dimensions, and the attainment of entrepreneurial orientations. Specifically, the variables that had a significant impact on entrepreneurial orientations were innovation and creativity, digital knowledge base, and the digital business environment. Research, Practical & Social Implications: This study examines digital entrepreneurship as a crucial aspect of modern administration in entrepreneurial contexts. It explores the intricate facets of digital entrepreneurship, uncovering its implications for research, practical applications, and societal impact. Through a detailed analysis of the dynamic relationship between administration and entrepreneurial orientations in the digital realm, the research aims to provide valuable contributions to both academic knowledge and Different sectors. Originality/value: The study's worth lies in the additional insights it gives into the rising Digital Entrepreneurship as one of the Applications of Contemporary Administration in the Entrepreneurial Orientations.

Testing the waters: founding team composition and search heuristics in academic entrepreneurial ventures

Abstract Entrepreneurial action often stems from individual judgment about the value potential of market opportunities. Where entrepreneurs direct their search for and evaluate profitable opportunities has long received scholarly consideration. Attention has been increasingly directed toward how search is conducted, with a distinction between “cognitive” search, where actors are driven by a prior belief about the linkage between actions and outcomes (i.e., “learning-before-doing”) and “experiential search,” in which the solution must be realized through experimentation, trial-by-error, or “learning-by-doing.” We examine founders’ experiential search for market applications in uncertain technological environments. In doing so, we seek to uncover how founder background, experience, and depth of knowledge affect the firm’s degree of experiential search. We examine a sample of technology-oriented start-ups founded by researchers from six major US research universities to investigate the role of experiential search in university technology commercialization. In our context of academic entrepreneurship, we find that founding teams that draw from multiple disciplinary perspectives in selecting a market application to pursue exhibit a broader cognitive map of the technological landscape and thus expend more effort in the experiential search process than do teams with less varied backgrounds. Conversely, teams that include individuals with prior commercial experience conduct less experiential search, although this evidence is less strong. The inclusion of students appears to lead to greater experiential search by the founding team. Our findings add new understanding to the application of search heuristics by entrepreneurial firms in technology commercialization.

Who responds to critical feedback? The effects of self-leadership on entrepreneurial product pivoting behavior

This paper draws on the self-leadership literature to explore who is more likely to respond to critical performance feedback in an early-stage entrepreneurial context. We perform a multi-round laboratory experiment in which participants brainstorm ideas for cricket-based food products, select their best idea, receive randomly generated feedback indicating that their idea is either above average (i.e., non-critical feedback) or below average (i.e., critical feedback), and then decide whether to stick with their original or pivot to a different idea. Results reveal that individuals low in behavioral awareness and constructive cognition, and those high in task motivation, are more likely to pivot to a new product in response to critical feedback. Given the central role responding to feedback plays in entrepreneurship (and in other contexts), these results shed needed light on the question of who is more likely to adapt in response to critical feedback and who is predisposed toward inaction.

An exploratory analysis of new firm foundings by trading community members and their survival

Prior research shows the importance of trading communities in the Indian economy. We investigate whether these trading communities have an advantage in firm founding and/or firm survival. While prior research suggests that trusted within-community networks enable access to resources and knowledge and help support entrepreneurs from these communities, some scholars show that community ties constrain entrepreneurial options and produce lock-in. We hypothesise that trading communities in India have higher founding and survival rates and we find strong support for our hypotheses. Our research contributes to research on communities and entrepreneurship, and to our understanding of the Indian entrepreneurial context.

Does Entrepreneurial Financial Support Guarantee New Ventures’ Performance via Competitive Advantage and Innovation? Empirical Answers from Ho Chi Minh City Region, Vietnam

This research applied the resource-based view (RBV) theory to examine the effects of entrepreneurial financial support on new ventures’ performance via competitive advantage and innovation. A questionnaire survey was performed to collect data from 315 entrepreneurs of new ventures in the Ho Chi Minh City region. A quantitative method was applied, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized to confirm the significant relationships among variables of the research model. The findings demonstrated that all financial and operational performances of new venture constructs in this research model were completely supported. Furthermore, entrepreneurial financial support had the strongest direct and indirect effects on firm innovation and competitive advantage, while firm innovation and competitive advantage fully mediated relationships between entrepreneurial financial support and firms’ financial and operational performance. Hence, this research solved extant debates in the literature, concurrently enhancing the RBV theory in the entrepreneurship context. In the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, it offers novel insight for governors and other stakeholders to build an efficient financial support system, while providing entrepreneurs with strategies to leverage said system to develop innovation for achieving better competitive advantage, leading to higher firm performance.

Entrepreneurial mindset and SME performance: The mediating role of entrepreneurial behavior

This study aims to examine the effect of an entrepreneurial mindset on SME performance and explore the mediating role of entrepreneurial behavior from an Attribution Theory perspective. The study explains that entrepreneurial behavior mediates entrepreneurial mindset and SME performance. This adds depth to the understanding of the mechanisms through which mindset impacts performance, shedding light on the importance of actual behavior in translating mindset into tangible outcomes. To accomplish these objectives, a quantitative research approach was adopted. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to owners/managers of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). To analyze the data and test the proposed hypotheses, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed due to its suitability for exploring complex relationships with relatively small sample sizes. The dataset comprised responses from 382 owners/managers of MSMEs. Our findings suggest that while having an entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for performance, entrepreneurial behavior acts as the intermediary, guiding and directing the impact of mindset on actual business outcomes. In conclusion, by confirming Attribution Theory within the entrepreneurial context, this study extends the theory's applicability beyond traditional domains.

Do entrepreneurs mistreat probationary employees? The mediating role of perceived ethical climate and moderating roles of core job characteristics

PurposeRecent high-profile ethical scandals in start-up organizations have made people wonder whether entrepreneurship may cultivate a work environment with less emphasis on ethics. This study examined a psychological process about how an organization’s entrepreneurial orientation (EO) can affect its treatment of probationary employees, a vulnerable yet understudied group of workers.Design/methodology/approachThe authors recruited 241 participants through Amazon Mechanical Turk. They answered an online survey about their experiences as probationary employees.FindingsThis study found that job feedback and meaning moderated the relationship between EO and ethical climate, such that this relationship was statistically significant and positive only among participants who reported high levels of feedback and job meaning. Ethical climate, in turn, was found to be related to a reduction in workplace incivility experienced by probationary employees. The indirect effect of EO on incivility via ethical climate was contingent on job feedback and meaning.Research limitations/implicationsThis study extends the discussion on the entrepreneurial context, adds to EO literature with findings on its indirect effect on nonfinancial performance and reinforces institutional theory through job characteristics’ moderating roles. However, a methodological limitation is conducting a cross-sectional single-source survey due to limited access to firms and probationary employees, considering the hidden population involved.Practical implicationsThis study found no evidence of probationary employee exploitation in high EO organizations. Job seekers should embrace probationary work at start-ups. Entrepreneurial leaders should balance being proactive, innovative and caring toward employees.Originality/valueIt is debatable whether entrepreneurship leads to unethical organizational conduct. By studying a vulnerable group of employees, the authors discovered that EO, when paired with favorable job design factors, can create a more ethical workplace where temporary talents are treated with dignity and respect.

Innovation's Role In Entrepreneurship: The Power Of Knowledge And Creativity In Shaping Entrepreneurial Aspirations

This research aims to in vestigate the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge and entrepreneurial creativity on entrepreneurial intention. The research employs a quantitative measurement approach to assess the impact of entrepreneurial knowledge and entrepreneurial creativity on entrepreneurial intention. The measurement scale used is the Likert scale. The type and source of data for this research are derived from primary data collection. Primary data is information collected directly from respondents through a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed during the data collection process of this research. The study was conducted by analyzing data from a number of respondents involved in the entrepreneurial context. A survey method was used to gather data from 99 respondents with diverse backgrounds. The analysis method employed was the quantitative analysis of the Inner Model, with calculations of T statistics, R-Square, f-Square, and VIF using SmartPLS version 4.0.9.3. The Outer Model was assessed for Convergent Reliability, Discriminant Validity, Composite Reliability, and Cronbach's Alpha. The research results indicate that entrepreneurial knowledge has a positive and significant influence on entrepreneurial intention. Additionally, entrepreneurial creativity was also found to have a positive and significant impact on entrepreneurial intention. Enhancing entrepreneurial knowledge and promoting creativity can be effective strategies to stimulate entrepreneurial intention in society.

An experiment on the link between risk preferences and the willingness to become a farmer

AbstractThis study investigates the link between risk preferences of agricultural students and their willingness to become a farmer. We conducted an incentivized experiment with 577 students of an agricultural university in Indonesia. Discriminating between alternative theories of decision‐making under risk, we find that students' risk preferences behave in accordance with cumulative prospect theory, but risk preferences are not predictive of students' willingness to become a farmer. Framing the experimental lottery task in either an agricultural or a general entrepreneurship context does not alter the predictive power for the willingness to become a farmer. Our results contribute to the debates on risk and farm generational renewal, as well as the (lack of) parallelism in behavioral field experiments.

Field dynamics as context – A multi-perspective combined analysis of the effects of context on entrepreneurship

Addressing the growing need for nuanced understandings of entrepreneurial contexts, this article presents a multifaceted pragmatic framework for scrutinising the ‘field of entrepreneurship’ and its associated dynamics. Drawing on Bourdieu's theory of practice and the institutional logics perspective, we introduce the concept of the field as a mid-level analytical lens—positioned between micro and macro perspectives—that captures the complex interplay of agency and structure in entrepreneurial activity. Our conceptualisation of the field enables the dissection of structural logics and actor dispositions, alongside the institutional processes that shape the entrepreneurial landscape. In response to calls for innovative methodologies in entrepreneurship research, we propose a combined analytical approach to unpack the layered complexities of entrepreneurial contexts, from individual actors to broader institutional influences. The utilisation of this ‘field of entrepreneurship’ concept, with a particular focus on field dynamics, serves as a pragmatic analytical unit, contributing to the broader discourse by balancing simplicity, accuracy, and generalisability. This research consequently offers a novel methodological avenue for exploring what facilitates or impedes entrepreneurial activity within varying contexts.

THE MECHANISM AND THE DIRECTION OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE’S IMPACT ON CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The paper analyses the mechanism, that is, the way in which organisational culture impacts corporate entrepreneurship. Additionally, the paper analyses the direction of this impact, that is, the assumptions, values, and norms through which culture creates a positive context for corporate entrepreneurship. Corporate entrepreneurship, broadly defined as entrepreneurship within organisations, becomes a prerequisite for the organisations’ survival and development in the era of globalisation, and radical technology and market changes. Organisational culture as a system of assumptions, values, and norms shared by employees and managers significantly determines their opinions and behaviour. The paper demonstrates that organisational culture impacts corporate entrepreneurship by shaping the employees and managers’ interpretative schemes through its assumptions and values. Thus, organisational culture impacts employees and managers’ behaviour in everyday work, and thereby the extent to which this behaviour will be entrepreneurial. We applied the fragmented and integrated approaches in identifying the cultural assumptions, values, and norms through which organisational culture positively impacts corporate entrepreneurship. The fragmented approach showed that organisational culture positively impacts corporate entrepreneurship if it highly values innovations and changes, people development, open and intensive interactions and communications, the autonomy of employees and loose control, identification with the company, focus on work, and openness towards the environment. The integrated approach showed that the following culture types positively impact corporate entrepreneurship: adhocracy culture in Quinn and Cameron’s classification, and constructive culture in Human Synergetics’ classification.

Star entrepreneurs on digital platforms: Heavy-tailed performance distributions and their generative mechanisms

This study extends emerging theories of star performers to digital platforms, an increasingly prevalent entrepreneurial context. It hypothesizes that the unique characteristics of many digital platforms (e.g., low marginal costs, feedback loops, and network effects) produce heavy-tailed performance distributions, indicating the existence of star entrepreneurs. Using longitudinal data from an online learning platform, proportional differentiation is identified as the most likely generative mechanism and lognormal distribution as the most likely shape for distributions of entrepreneurial performance in digital contexts. This study contributes theory and empirical evidence for non-normal entrepreneurial performance with implications for scholars and practitioners of digital entrepreneurship.

Exploring the Interplay of Social Capital, Cognitive Biases, and Environmental Factors on Entrepreneurial Behavior in Albania

Purpose: This research explores how social capital, cognitive biases, and environmental factors influence entrepreneurial behavior in Albania.
 
 Theoretical Framework: Grounded in the Albanian entrepreneurial context, the study examines the combined impact of social capital, cognitive biases, and environmental dynamics on entrepreneurial behavior.
 
 Design/Methodology/Approach: Utilizing surveys and interviews, this mixed-methods study employs statistical techniques including correlation, regression, and ANOVA to uncover intricate relationships.
 
 Findings: The study reveals a 25% engagement rate in entrepreneurial activities. Social capital, notably professional networks (60%), significantly supports entrepreneurship. Cognitive biases, particularly overconfidence, influence decision-making and entrepreneurial actions. Business environment perceptions are varied, revealing bureaucratic hurdles and limited funding as primary challenges. Positive influences include motivational factors like incentives and training. Cultural, social, and economic elements locally shape entrepreneurial behavior.
 
 Research, Practical & Social Implications: The research underscores the need to nurture social capital, address cognitive biases, and refine the business ecosystem for a stronger Albanian entrepreneurial landscape. Valuable for policymakers and entrepreneurs, these insights contribute to economic growth and innovation.
 
 Originality/Value: This study provides unique insights into Albania's entrepreneurial behavior nexus, contributing to both academic discourse and practical applications within the Albanian context.

Thinking critically, acting flexibly: Global forms of religiosity among millennial Muslim women in the UAE.

This article analyzes how liberal, American-curriculum universities and neoliberal entrepreneurship centers play a role in shaping the religious subjectivities of millennial Muslim women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is grounded in 2 years of fieldwork and interviews conducted with middle-class, migrant Muslim women living in the UAE, a highly cosmopolitan urban setting shaped deeply by processes of globalization. Examining how 'global forms' materialize in local contexts, the article scrutinizes how the 'assemblages' emerging in educational and entrepreneurial contexts play a vital role in shaping women's practices and sensibilities, conceptualizations of God, and relationships to others. Tracing one woman's intellectual and religious trajectory through her self-narrative, the article intervenes in debates on the global reach and resonance of American educational 'imperialism'; the entanglement of religious and entrepreneurial subjectivity; and the contemporary forms of Islamic religiosity in the Middle East.

Challenges of Young Female Social Entrepreneurs in Post-Covid 19: A Case Study of Mueang Pon, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

This research aimed to investigate the context of social entrepreneurship and examine the difficulties faced by young female social entrepreneurs in Mueang Pon, Mae Hong Son, Thailand, in the post-Covid 19 eras. Qualitative methodology was employed, using purposive sampling to select participants relevant to a specific group. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight participants who had completed their bachelor's degree within the past five years with ages below 30 years old, representing various sectors such as hospitality, food and beverage, and handicrafts. To ensure the reliability and accuracy of the collected data, triangulation techniques were employed. Inputs from academics and government agencies are sought to validate the interview questions. Additionally, these questions were tested on other groups to confirm their appropriateness. The findings reveal that young female social entrepreneurs in Mueang Pon primarily emerged from community-based tourism, often operating as family businesses or sole proprietorships. These entrepreneurs prioritize the common good and strive to drive recovery, growth, inclusivity, and resilience within their enterprises while also promoting sustainable community development. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for these entrepreneurs. They face difficulties accessing financial resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, and the capacity building necessary for effective business operations in the post-pandemic landscape. This research also highlights additional challenges that may be faced by women entrepreneurs, including persistent gender inequality and biases, disruptions to business operations, and the complexities of balancing multiple roles. Addressing these challenges should be a priority for young female social entrepreneurs in the future.

Support Factors and Green Entrepreneurial Inclinations for Sustainable Competencies: Empirical Evidence from Oman

Purpose: The primary purpose of this paper is to investigate the green entrepreneurial inclination of youth and sustainable development in Sultanate of Oman. It has a secondary objective of stimulating more research in areas identified as still being under‐explored. Theoretical framework: Researchers in the field of entrepreneurial intentions identified that certain personality traits as mentioned by META which are crucial for entrepreneurial intentions. Afterwards, Entrepreneurial Potential Model (EPM), which focused over innovative skills was introduced to measure entrepreneurial intentions. Design/methodology/approach The paper is discursive using quantitative research methodology, based on analysis and synthesis of green entrepreneurial literature the framework was developed. The data has been collected from 384 students studying in Dhofar University and University and Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah. Structural Equation modelling has been conducted to test the model. Findings: Despite a broad spectrum of disciplines that investigate green entrepreneurial inclination and despite this special issue in the area of entrepreneurship, there are still areas open for research into green entrepreneurial intentions. The paper develops a model to explain green entrepreneurial inclination. Research, Practical and Social implications: As empirical research, the study offers the benefit of new research directions for researchers/ universities in understanding and promoting the culture of green entrepreneurship among university students. Originality/Value; The paper links a significant body of literature within a unifying theoretical framework and identifies under‐researched areas of green entrepreneurial inclination of youth in an entrepreneurship context. Originality/vale: The research over sustainability has been conducted rarely in GCC region. however, particularly linking it with green entrepreneurial intentions with the help of universities has failed to get attention by the researchers as well as academicians.

Catalyst Role of University Green Entrepreneurial Support Promoting Green Entrepreneurial Inclinations Among Youth: Empirical Evidence from Oman

Purpose: The primary purpose of this paper is to investigate the green entrepreneurial inclination of youth and sustainable development in Sultanate of Oman. It has a secondary objective of stimulating more research in areas identified as still being under‐explored. Theoretical framework: The framework is developed covering the personality factors, support factors and inclination towards green entrepreneurship furthermore the moderating role of institutional support has been inculcated. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper is discursive using quantitative research methodology, based on analysis and synthesis of green entrepreneurial literature the framework was developed. The data has been collected from 384 students studying in Dhofar University and University and Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah. Structural Equation modelling has been conducted to test the model. Findings: Despite a broad spectrum of disciplines that investigate green entrepreneurial inclination and despite this special issue in the area of entrepreneurship, there are still areas open for research into green entrepreneurial intentions. The paper develops a model to explain green entrepreneurial inclination. Research limitations/Implications: As a conceptual paper, the study is limited to literature and prior empirical research. It offers the benefit of new research directions for researchers/ universities in understanding and promoting the culture of green entrepreneurship among university students. The paper provides researchers with a proposed and tested integrated model of green entrepreneurial inclination. Originality/Value: The paper links a significant body of literature within a unifying theoretical framework and identifies under‐researched areas of green entrepreneurial inclination of youth in an entrepreneurship context.

The Impact of Initial Intellectual Property Decisions of Start-Ups on Innovation Performance

Abstract We analyze the initial intellectual property (IP) decisions of 336 start-ups in IP-intensive industries in China, distinguishing among patents, trademarks, and IP portfolios. Our empirical results show that the initial IP decisions of start-ups have an impact on their innovation performance. Compared with start-ups that choose trademarks or patents, start-ups that choose IP portfolios have higher financial and non-financial innovation performance. Furthermore, venture capital positively moderates the relationship between initial IP decisions and non-financial innovation performance. VC-backed start-ups that choose IP portfolios are more likely than other start-ups to achieve higher non-financial innovation performance. Finally, strategic planning also plays a role in the relationship. Among the start-ups that choose IP portfolios, those with high strategic planning gain higher non-financial innovation performance. This paper contributes to research on initial IP decisions in entrepreneurial contexts by incorporating IP portfolios to initial IP decisions and uncovering the role of initial IP decisions in innovation performance.

SECURE II: Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurial Success

This study investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to aid novice entrepreneurs in evaluating their business models prior to launching new ventures. The proposed SECURE II framework integrates symbolic AI, neural AI and ensemble modeling to strengthen ex-ante assessment of business model designs and expected performance outcomes. Machine learning experiments demonstrate that AI modeling uncovers hidden patterns and relationships between pre-launch plans and post-launch results. This enables more informed entrepreneurial decision-making by providing data-driven evaluative feedback. Rather than relying solely on intuition, the interactive AI assessments offer entrepreneurs a simulation mechanism to systematically test assumptions and refine opportunities pre-launch. The ensemble approach combining complementary AI techniques outperforms individual models, underscoring the value of synthesized hybrid intelligence tailored to the entrepreneurial context. By compensating for limitations in human information processing, pattern recognition, and biases, the SECURE II framework augments entrepreneurial cognition during business model formulation. This study elucidates the mechanisms through which AI can expand mental capabilities for opportunity analysis and new venture creation. The proposed toolkit demonstrates strong predictiveness on real-world data, validating the utility of AI to minimize uncertainties and boost startup success.

Social immersion, spatial bricolage and entrepreneurship in the context of traditional communities

Entrepreneurship can be a way to improve life in traditional communities by seeking to harness the potential of the local culture. Social immersion helps learn the dynamics of entrepreneurship in community contexts by contributing to the understanding of the logic of embeddedness, identifying opportunities for collective actions through spatial bricolage. Thus, in the traditional community context, spatial bricolage shows possibilities for joint actions by the population that are in line with customs and traditions. This essay discusses elements of spatial bricolage in the context of social immersion in entrepreneurship in traditional communities considering embeddedness as an element of spatial bricolage by understanding that local potential can only be seized by members aligned with the local culture.