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Aleman, Maria M.; Holle, Lori A.; Stember, Katherine G.; DeVette, Christa I.; Monroe, Dougald M.

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“…With "disciplined entrepreneurship," Sull (2004) argues for a process where entrepreneurs test hypotheses empirically. The theory-based view of the firm (Felin & Zenger, 2017) argues that entrepreneurs are theorists (Felin & Zenger, 2009) that combine imagined possibilities into models and hypotheses and submit them to logical reasoning, social experimentation (Gemmell, Boland, & Kolb, 2012), and rigorous empirical tests.…”

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Lean Startup: Operationalizing Lean Startup Capability and testing its performance implications

Harms

Schwery

2019

Journal of Small Business Management

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Many startups use Lean Startup (LS). But is it effective? While there are emerging qualitative findings, quantitative evidence does not yet exist. To address this gap, we developed an operationalization of the degree to which startups use LS (Lean Startup Capability, LSC). We then analyzed the LSCperformance relationship. We found a strong and robust relationship. A discussion contextualizes our findings. The LSC operationalization is relevant for research as future efforts can build on and extend it. The contribution to entrepreneurial practice is that we carved out the element of LSC, and showed that LS is indeed linked to performance.

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Lean Startup: Operationalizing Lean Startup Capability and testing its performance implications

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2019

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Entrepreneurs’ social identity and the preference of causal and effectual behaviours in start-up processes

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Entrepreneurship & Regional Development

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This paper examines how the social identity of an entrepreneur influences his or her behaviour when engaged in new venture formation. Building on the typology of entrepreneurial identities developed by Fauchart and Gruber (2011), this study examines the relationship between the social identity of the entrepreneur and subsequent entrepreneurial behaviour using a mixed method approach. Based on interviews with entrepreneurs in six start-ups within the tourism sector and on previous literature, three hypotheses were developed regarding the relationship between entrepreneurial identity and entrepreneurial behaviour (causation, effectuation).Consequently, the hypotheses were tested using a survey among a sample of entrepreneurs who registered a new firm in 2013. The study finds that the entrepreneurial identity influences whether the individual predominantly engages in effectual or causal behaviour. Hence, the study contributes by focusing on entrepreneurial identity as an important factor shaping the behaviours of entrepreneurs. In addition, we add to the understanding of entrepreneurs as a heterogeneous group. Entrepreneurs vary in terms of their identity, and this variation has consequences for their entrepreneurial behaviour. Finally, by adopting a mixed method approach, this study benefits from and contributes to the interaction of qualitative and quantitative data in entrepreneurship research.

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A theoretical and methodological approach to social entrepreneurship as world-making and emancipation: social change as a projection in space and time

Montessori

2016

Entrepreneurship & Regional Development

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This article presents and analyses three cases, which integrate features of both social movements and social entrepreneurship (SE). It is the result of a longitudinal study (January 2012 to September 2015). The study contributes new insights to the theoretical and methodological discussions on SE, focusing on 'the social' in SE literature. The three selected movements, active in the Netherlands, are: 'The Dutch Chapter of Zeitgeist' henceforth Zeitgeist (TZM), (2010-present), 'Giving is All we Have' (henceforth GIAWH, (2011-2014) and 'MasterPeace' (MP) (2010-present). Each movement shows a strong inclination towards social transformation, while being rooted in organizational structures, therefore considered 'social entrepreneurial movements'. Specific contributions entail: the presentation of these innovative cases, the design of a methodology based on critical discourse analysis, state theory, narrative analysis, political theory and discourse theory and a thorough analysis and interpretation of these cases in the national and global contexts in which they emerged. More specifically, it contributes to SE literature on emancipation, defined as 'breaking free' when further developing the method in the direction of worldmaking, defined as 'creating new worlds'. This study suggests that transition theory can be useful for the study of the impact of social entrepreneurial movements. This study aims at inserting the 'social' more firmly in available SE literature, emphasizing the potential for social transformation while also presenting relevant theories and a

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Lean Startup: Operationalizing Lean Startup Capability and testing its performance implications

Lean Startup: Operationalizing Lean Startup Capability and testing its performance implications

Entrepreneurs’ social identity and the preference of causal and effectual behaviours in start-up processes

A theoretical and methodological approach to social entrepreneurship as world-making and emancipation: social change as a projection in space and time

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