Implications For Entrepreneurs Research Articles

Women travelers and social media: Charting the path to economic and entrepreneurial opportunities

An increasing number of studies have emerged to analyze the growing phenomenon of women travelers and their active participation on social media, especially dedicated to its psychological aspects. However, its economic and entrepreneurial implications have been mostly neglected. The objective of this study is to develop a two-facet theoretical framework on how lay women travelers become entrepreneurial travel influencers. A systematic literature review of 177 academic articles has been conducted and classified into 3 categories namely women-focused, gender-focused, and gender-variable. Topic modeling was applied to identify the top 5 topics from each category and concluded that previous works examining the economic and entrepreneurial prospects of women travelers from a destination marketing perspective are scarce, especially among the women-focused studies. This study is the first to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the holistic factors related to women travelers on social media, offering significant insights for destination marketing and entrepreneurial aspects within a broader economic context.

The surge of cross-border payment firms in Africa: Implications for entrepreneurship and SMES

The surge of cross-border payment firms in Africa: Implications for entrepreneurship and SMES

Innovation capability as a survival strategy for MSMEs during the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

This study aims to analyze the effect of organizational learning on organizational performance and innovation ability’s moderating variables on the effect of organizational learning on organizational performance. A quantitative approach is used that focuses on hypothesis testing and measurable data and produces generalizable conclusions. The analysis technique used is structural equation modeling (SEM). The contribution of this research is unique because it gives a more specific balanced score card design for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) performance to capture dimensions not revealed in existing studies. The results of this study show that organizational learning (exploitation, exploration and ambidexterity) has a positive effect on innovation capability, and vice versa. The theoretical implication of this research is that it offers a broad perspective on how MSMEs function in a pandemic and the tactics they use to overcome adversity and become resilient. Organizational learning and innovation are the two variable components in this study and are utilized as the main drivers of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) performance. This research has implications for entrepreneurs, as SMEs can apply the findings to enhance their business performance.

Framing and Deception: Implications for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Framing and Deception: Implications for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Rethinking entrepreneurship and management education for engineering students: The appropriateness of design thinking

The study argues that the educational needs of engineering students for entrepreneurship and managerial education are specific and evolving over time toward a set of skills and knowledge needed in digital and dynamic world. Existing research largely ignored the distinct and evolving nature of these educational needs and their implications for entrepreneurship and managerial education of engineering students. Using design thinking and teaching model literature, we proposed teaching model framework and derived propositions from conceptual arguments to address these educational needs effectively. The proposed conceptual teaching model framework elaborates on the incorporation of cognitive acts of design in various aspects at ontological, didactical, and contextual levels. The framework views education as a process of co-construction, centered on students, where the role of the teacher is similar to that of a coach. Students work in teams and practice the cognitive acts of design that lead to the development of interpersonal, entrepreneurial, and managerial skills. For this purpose, open-ended questioning, real-life customer problems, design thinking methodology, and lean methodology are proposed as effective content and pedagogies to promote the entrepreneurial behaviors required in the current industrial scenario.

Awareness of artificial intelligence: diffusion of AI versus ChatGPT information with implications for entrepreneurship

Awareness of artificial intelligence: diffusion of AI versus ChatGPT information with implications for entrepreneurship

Implications of Entrepreneurship and Simple Accounting Knowledge of Endek Crafting MSMEs on Economic Improvement and Preservation of Bali Culture

Riches Indonesian culture is abundant has push development various product in almost all area with varied styles.? One of from inheritance valuable Balinese culture historical, cultural, and economic is cloth endek. However, with changing times and styles modern living, fabric endek start threatened extinct. Study This highlights two problems main in industry endek in Bali: lack of Skills entrepreneurship and knowledge good accounting, as well low ability recording finance. Research methods applied? is qualitative, with focus on the cause decline amount craftsman endek in Klungkung and efforts regeneration through interaction with generation young. Research result show that potency industry endek in Klungkung For increase economy local and preserving Balinese culture is huge, however lack of participation generation young become challenge main. Skills entrepreneurship and knowledge accountancy identified as solution potential for overcome challenge this. Collaboration between government, community local, and craftsmen required for give support, training, and promotion necessary for the industry endek can Keep going develop and become asset important in preservation Balinese culture.

Slowed by commitment and hastened by obstacles: Exploring patterns of entrepreneur role exit in the EPOP dataset

Empirical understanding of why individuals become former entrepreneurs is not well-established. This investigation draws upon Identity Theory and Role Exit Theory to explore patterns in Entrepreneurship in the Population (EPOP) Survey Project dataset. The key finding is a theory-consistent tension between commitment and obstacles encountered in predicting exit from the entrepreneur role. The likelihood of being a former entrepreneur is decreased by surrogate indicators of commitment such as having a business as primary personal income source. The likelihood is increased by proximal obstacles such as low levels of familial support. These patterns persist after statistical control for a wide swath of demographic and business characteristics. Based on these observed patterns, avenues for future research and implications for entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers are considered.

Learning from success and failure: implications for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and policy

AbstractDespite the valuable contributions of earlier learning studies, the specific analysis of how entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) learn has been sidelined in the literature. Significant research opportunities remain open in various unexplored realms. By adopting a multidisciplinary perspective that combines a variety of frameworks (i.e., organizational, economic, and innovation management), the collection of 11 studies of this special issue dedicated to learning delivers valuable insights into how entrepreneurs and SMEs capitalize on learning processes, while identifying how these processes are affected by the type of experience (i.e., success and failure). This paper first overviews the contributions of the 11 papers included in the special issue. Next, we discuss a number of yet unresolved topics that deserve academic attention, paying special attention to entrepreneurs’ direct and indirect experiences, knowledge obsolescence caused by technology upgrading, and the role of digital technologies—i.e., Internet-of-things and artificial intelligence—in the learning processes.

The price is right in 2-sided markets: Review and hypothesis generation

Price advantage distinguishes a sharing economy. Two-sided markets underlie sharing economies and contribute to price advantage. Airbnb employs a platform based on 2-sided markets which are lower in price than traditional hotels. Next, we investigate internet technology as a major disruptive innovation. We demonstrate the impacts of internet marketing as an outgrowth of internet technology. The continued growth of the sharing economy is examined within the framework of internet marketing evolution. We then study the growth of the sharing economy due to use of the Internet. The growing importance of access to consumption supersedes possession through ownership. The Airbnb case is our prime case study and it will be used to illustrate that most consumers benefit from 2-sided markets. Five major hypotheses are generated on the benefits of 2-sided markets, and implications for entrepreneurship are discussed.

Assessing the organizational and ecosystem factors driving the impact of transformative FinTech platforms in emerging economies

The financial market has been transformed by FinTech platforms, which offer innovative products and services. FinTech platforms use a combination of technologies to digitalize processes and introduce new business models with unique characteristics. The benefits of FinTech initiatives are not limited to boosting the economic development of emerging economies; they also have a transformative impact on society and stakeholders. The transformative impact enables the democratization of digital services, making them accessible to marginalized groups that the traditional financial banking system has excluded. Our study theorizes how FinTech organizational capabilities (digital technologies, digital infrastructures, and talented employees) and FinTech ecosystem conditions (competitors, regulations, digital gender gaps, and institutional gaps) impact inclusion, transparency, and market expansion inspired by transformative entrepreneurship. We tested it through a multilevel analysis using data from 333 worldwide large FinTech platforms combined with secondary data at the country level. Results provide insights into how digital infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and closing the gaps for disadvantaged groups are crucial determinant factors for increasing FinTech impacts in emerging economies. Several implications for entrepreneurs, society, and policymakers emerge as a call for fostering digital societies and FinTech industry in emerging economies.

Systematic Literature Review on Psychological Detachment and Implications for Entrepreneurship (WITHDRAWN)

Systematic Literature Review on Psychological Detachment and Implications for Entrepreneurship (WITHDRAWN)

The Influential Roles of Past Experience, Affective Attitude, and Destination Culture on Thai Tourists’ Likelihoods of Revisitation and Recommendation

Drawing upon tourism contribution, tourists’ visitations are the backbone of the country’s economic growth and development. This study thus aims to test a structural model for examining the relationship between tourists’ affection, cultural perceptions, their revisit, and recommendation intentions through the mediating role of past travel experience. To test our hypotheses, 547 questionnaires from Thai tourists were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results show that all hypotheses are substantially confirmed and statistically significant except for the affective attitude aspect which is not found to influence tourists’ revisit and recommendation intentions. Notwithstanding, we found that the tourist experience catalyzes revisit and recommendation intentions. However, tourists’ affection perception only nurtures their travel experience, but not for revisitation and recommendation. As such, this study sheds a new laser light on how tourists’ perceptions can influence future economic growth. The recommendations and suggestions on these findings are explained and can be an avenue for future research. Implications for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and the Asian business context are also presented.

Emotional Intelligence and Entrepreneurial Success: An Empirical Study of Entrepreneurs in the Saudi Market

This study empirically examines the influence of emotional intelligence on entrepreneurial success using a quantitative research survey administered to a sample of 306 Saudi entrepreneurs. The results revealed that emotionally intelligent entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed in their new venture. Furthermore, the research findings identified differences in the influence of emotional intelligence dimensions on entrepreneurship success. The findings of this study offer useful implications for entrepreneurs and practitioners who provide resources to entrepreneurial startups.
 
 
 Received: 26 January 2023 / Accepted: 19 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023

When Do You Enter? Entrepreneurial Firms’ Entry Timing and Product Performance in the Digital Platform Market

The digital platform market has evolved into a critical location for firms to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship. However, there is no clear answer to the question of when entrepreneurial firms should enter the digital platform market in order to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. A balanced panel and an individual fixed effect model were built using monthly product data from game developers on the Steam platform. Furthermore, in accordance with first-mover advantage theory, this study empirically investigated the impact of entry timing on product performance of entrepreneurial firms in the digital platform market, as well as the moderating effect of product updates. The results show that the impact of entrepreneurial firms’ entry timing on product performance in the digital platform market has a U-shaped relationship, which is moderated by product updates. These findings not only have implications for entrepreneurs looking to compete in the digital platform market, but also contribute to the sustainable development of the digital platform ecosystem.

Is Social Media Engagement and Sentiments the Right Metric for Investing in Crypto-Currencies? Implications for Entrepreneurs and Investors

Is Social Media Engagement and Sentiments the Right Metric for Investing in Crypto-Currencies? Implications for Entrepreneurs and Investors

RASCON: Future of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences in Pakistan

Healthcare is a crucial aspect in our society. With the improvement in technology and education, more people are opting for this profession. In recent decades, rehabilitation, allied health sciences and emerging fields in biological sciences have received considerable attention at both international and national platforms. The Superior University has the largest and highly qualified faculty in the key disciplines of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences. In Current Senior, Faculty of Allied Health has Organized RASCON, the first ever international conference, on 9th-11th December 2022 under the theme “Interdisciplinary approaches to create socio-economic impact through research, innovation and commercialization for healthcare professionals and scientists.” The conference has attributed to augmentation and expansion of research, education and commercialization in these domains. The main objective of this conference is to bring together the health care professionals, Allied Health care professionals, Rehabilitation specialists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, Leading scientists, Researchers, Educationists and allied health care professionals to exchange interdisciplinary approaches to contribute to socio-economic impact to achieve SDGs. It has been planned to provide an intercontinental platform for the sharing of scientific knowledge and hands on training sessions. Similar to other conferences, while the major audience included researchers around the globe, it specifically provided a research knowledge sharing venture for the students, which are going to be our future researchers In this regard, various workshops (26) were conducted on 9th December in collaboration with different hospitals and industries. The main objective of these workshops was to provide hands on training and facilitate students to grab emerging technologies relating to their respective fields. On 10 and 11 December, around 17 International and 56 National keynote speakers attended the conference to present their latest research in their specialized fields. . Our global speakers included professors from USA, Canada, Malaysia, Uk, Iran, China, Germany, Sri Lanka, Australia, Russia, Sweden, Turkey, Thailand and South Korea. Furthermore, participants of this conference also presented scientific posters highlighting the outcomes of their recent projects. Additionally, several talk sessions were also conducted to answer the queries of the students and other participants. This conference was successfully held with the collaboration of National/Multinational industries including food industries, academic institutes and healthcare sectors. The prime knowledge products of RASCON 22 were: research articles, patents, books, research protocols, manuals, policies, advanced technologies in therapeutics, outreach and assessment resources, blogs on socio-economic impacts of research, and finally the entrepreneurial implications of research. Of all the planned undertakings, the greatest impact was seen in societal projects, followed by manuals, advanced therapeutic technologies, blogs, policies and protocols, in ascending order. The manuals provided information and necessary steps for improvements in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Some key protocols included posture control, communication and swallowing management along with a stepwise diagnosis protocol for dyslexia – a learning disability that has affected more than 700 million people worldwide and 12 million children in Pakistan alone. Correspondingly, the advanced therapeutic technologies included robotic rehabilitation options in the fields of orthotics, cochlear implantation and prosthetics. Major polices focused on the investment and management so as to build a high-quality workforces and services for improving rehabilitation combined with a feedback system via data collection for continual improvement. All of these would ultimately have a strong societal impact in the form of community-based rehabilitation culminating in the better quality of life. Overall it was a fantastic conference, we are grateful to have of thoughtful and effective organization.” The level of expertise and knowledge of the presenters are excellent. In addition, I appreciate their positive attitudes, willingness to explain concepts, clarity of visual aids and handouts, and opportunities to ask questions. The insights I have gained from this one conference far exceed any other conference I have attended to date. Wonderful, insightful, well presented! Excellent sessions, challenging and thought-provoking. I am always impressed with the commitment and efficiency of those who plan this conference.” “I really enjoyed my time at the conference. I am looking forward to next year's conference.”

Are seed accelerators status springboards for startups? Or sand traps?

AbstractResearch SummaryRecent research finds participating in seed accelerators can improve startups' access to growth and funding, but effects are highly heterogeneous. Less understood is whether accelerator participation can also help startups obtain higher‐status early partners. On one hand, participation may improve startups' quality and signal quality to desirable partners. Yet research suggests reasons any signaling effects might be quite small or even negative, since accelerators might be perceived as a “market for lemons.” Using two complementary and proprietary datasets of U.S. startups, we find many seed accelerators are indeed springboards—associated with startups raising from higher‐status investors—but that others have very limited and some slight negative effects. We examine contingencies and mechanisms, and conclude with contributions to literatures on accelerators and organizational status.Managerial SummaryRecent research has found that some seed accelerators help startups' grow and raise funds. In this research, we examine whether accelerators also help startups gain higher‐status investors, which are desirable for the advice, signals, and networks they offer. Yet there are conflicting reasons why accelerators may help or hurt startups in obtaining higher‐status investors. Using two proprietary datasets of U.S. startups, our results suggest many accelerators like Techstars and Y Combinator have notable benefits in helping startups raise from higher‐status investors. Yet we also see substantial differences across accelerators. Interestingly, effects do not appear sensitive to regional entrepreneurial activity. We conclude with implications for entrepreneurs, accelerators, and policy makers.

Tinkering or orchestrating? The value of country-level asset management capability and entrepreneurship outcomes

Drawing on entrepreneurship policy literature and resource orchestration theory, we ask whether asset management capabilities of countries explain differences in entrepreneurship outcomes. We define the term asset management capability as the orchestration of inputs and outputs to improve entrepreneurial activity. Using time-series data of 512 inputs and outputs in 219 countries (2000–2018), we model for non-linear dynamic latent variables, allow for inefficiencies and slack, deconfound the model to improve predictive inference, and use cross-validation. The results illustrate systematic variations in asset management capabilities across countries and have implications for entrepreneurship and policymakers.

Is there more to compensation than money? The empirical study of dimensionality of the total rewards model and its implications for entrepreneurship

Is there more to compensation than money? The empirical study of dimensionality of the total rewards model and its implications for entrepreneurship