Entrepreneurial National Efficiency Based on GEM Data: Benchmarks for the MENA Countries

Faghih, Nezameddin; Zali, Mohamadreza; Vafaei, Narges

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-75913-5_4

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“…Although more comprehensive studies have recently been conducted on the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region (Aljuwaiber, 2020;Faghih and Zali, 2018;Alkasmi et al, 2018), emerging markets have been largely neglected as most research on this topic has been based in Europe and North America (Cetindamar et al, 2012). Furthermore, few studies have been conducted from the perspective of opportunity handling (Mokline, 2021;Elhennawi, 2016).…”

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The heuristics applied by tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East during opportunity evaluation

Hjeij¹

2022

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Purpose This study aims to explore the heuristics applied by tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East during the opportunity evaluation process. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case-based methodology was applied, which consisted of semi-structured interviews with entrepreneurial experts from different cities in the Middle East. Qualitative data analysis was then performed with inductive thematic coding using the Eisenhardt method. Findings The results suggest that entrepreneurs mostly use six heuristics to evaluate opportunities quickly. Three of them are related to the opportunity as an abstract idea, and three are connected with the person (s) involved in the opportunity. In addition, entrepreneurs in the Middle East were more interested in the personal characteristics of the opportunity presenter than in the opportunity itself. Research limitations/implications Identifying the heuristics applied by experts may neglect the perspective of the community of entrepreneurs as a whole. Hence, future research should target a wider segment of entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the effect of applying such heuristics on the strategic growth of startups remains an open question. Practical implications The identified heuristics are aligned with the hands-on approach of entrepreneurship and can be applied as a decision-making technique for aspiring entrepreneurs who seek to succeed in this region. Originality/value This study explores the under-examined topic of heuristics in opportunity evaluation within the regional context of the Middle East, which has also been scarcely investigated. It sheds light on the importance of cultural factors in identifying the cognitive shortcuts used in a business context.

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The heuristics applied by tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East during opportunity evaluation

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2022

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Evaluating efficiency and technology gaps of the national systems of entrepreneurship using stochastic DEA and club convergence

Mitropoulos

2023

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Wisdom from Arabian networks: a review and theory of regional supply chain management

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Entrepreneurial National Efficiency Based on GEM Data: Benchmarks for the MENA Countries

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

The heuristics applied by tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East during opportunity evaluation

The heuristics applied by tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East during opportunity evaluation

Evaluating efficiency and technology gaps of the national systems of entrepreneurship using stochastic DEA and club convergence

Wisdom from Arabian networks: a review and theory of regional supply chain management

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