Integrating motivation, risk-taking and self-identity: A typology of ICT enterprise development narratives

Mills, Colleen; Pawson, Kylie

doi:10.1177/0266242610390594

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“…Differences in risk perception may result, in turn, in some individuals (here, entrepreneurs) choosing riskier paths because they believe they can master them (Busenitz, 1999). Mills and Pawson's (2012) literature survey confirmed that risk-taking is a critical variable for understanding enterprising behaviour, and they IJGE 7,1 consider the variable to be a cornerstone of any decision to start a business. This is consistent with other previous research that has demonstrated a significant relationship between risk tolerance and entrepreneurial behaviour (Barbosa et al, 2007;Karakowsky and Elangovan, 2001;Keh et al, 2002;Sitkin and Pablo, 1992;Sitkin and Weingart, 1995).…”

Section: Theory and Hypotheses Risk Perceptions Entrepreneurship Andmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Fourth, risk behaviours are considered a cornerstone of entrepreneurship, and therefore, the research on the relationship between risk factors and entrepreneurial activities is extensive (Mills and Pawson, 2012). However, the need still exists for more research in the field (Barbosa et al, 2007;Brindley, 2005;Zhao et al, 2005).…”

Section: Limitations and Further Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Risk perception matters: why women’s passion may not lead to a business start-up

Dalborg

Friedrichs

Wincent

2015

International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship

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If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation.*Related content and download information correct at time of download. Purpose -This paper aims to explore whether nascent women entrepreneurs perceive more risks than men, and to determine how higher risk perceptions might limit start-up decisions by mediating the potential influence of passion and self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach -This study surveyed 103 participants in Sweden -both women and men -who, in the period 2008 through 2011, intended to start a business. ANOVA tests and binominal logistic regression models were conducted to test hypothesized framework. Findings -The authors found that nascent women entrepreneurs perceive more risk than nascent male entrepreneurs, that risk perceptions influence start-up decisions and that risk preferences partial out the otherwise identified influence of passion on start-up decisions.Research limitations/implications -The authors reveal a consequence of gender socialization and how it impacts the start-up decisions of nascent women entrepreneurs. Support systems should consider developing activities that change the public's perception of who is an entrepreneur and seek ways to balance risk perceptions between men and women. Originality/value -The authors argue here that risk perceptions play a prominent role in start-up decisions. Specifically, they consider that nascent women entrepreneurs perceive more risks than men, and that their view of risk partials out any potential influence of their perceived passion and self-efficacy on their start-up decision.

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Section: Theory and Hypotheses Risk Perceptions Entrepreneurship Andmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Limitations and Further Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Risk perception matters: why women’s passion may not lead to a business start-up

Dalborg

Friedrichs

Wincent

2015

International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship

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“…Social identity theory is thus interested in the social identities gained from group memberships (Brown 2000;Mills and Pawson 2011), and the person defines himself or herself as a member of a group or social category. Again, individuals do not usually have a single social identity but more often have hybrid identities (Fauchart and Gruber 2011), whereby individuals occupy several social identities that can overlap, enrich one another and conflict (Chasserio, Pailot, and Poroli 2014;Hytti 2005;Essers andBenschop 2007, 2009;Down and Warren 2008).…”

Section: Entrepreneurial Identitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hence, an entrepreneur with a particular frame of reference related to his/her identity will use the same frame of reference in the entrepreneurial decisionmaking process related to entrepreneurial behaviour. Hence, there needs to be a fit between the identity and the enterprising activity (Mills and Pawson 2011). Because entrepreneurship research often reports self realization or the ability to express oneself as an important motivation behind entrepreneurs starting new ventures and entering into entrepreneurship (Van Gelderen and Jansen 2006), we assume that this sense of self -i.e., entrepreneurial identity -strongly affects their behaviour in how they go about seeking to create and exploit the opportunity.…”

Section: Entrepreneurial Identitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Alsos

Clausen

Hytti

et al. 2016

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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“…In keeping with Mills and Pawson (2011), the everyday life incidents have been shown to encompass amalgam factors, although further research is required to understand how these incidents relate to each other. In particular, acknowledging the importance of timing, identified by De Certeau (1984), there is merit in understanding the temporality of everyday life incidents in the formation of HBBs, but also businesses more generally.…”

Section: Suggestions For Further Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Home is where the business is: Incidents in everyday life and the formation of home-based businesses

Vorley

Rodgers

2012

International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurs

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Home-based businesses (HBBs) represent an increasingly important form of entrepreneurial activity, yet often remain overlooked within academic literature and largely invisible within official statistics. Set against the background of the home becoming a more common place of business, this article unpacks owner-entrepreneurs' experiences in forming their HBB. By employing Lefebvre's concept of everyday life and drawing on de Certeau's work, it examines the trajectories and tactics of HBB owner-entrepreneurs in the Sheffield City Region in the UK. Focusing on the creative industries sector, the article problematises the push/pull, opportunity/ necessity based binary to elucidate how incidents experienced by HBB owner-entrepreneurs affect the formation of HBBs. The motivations for creating HBBs are shown to be complex, comprising personal and work-related incidents which are related to the lived practices of owner-entrepreneurs. Finally, the article broadens the discussion to reflect on implications for public policy and outlines directions for further research into HBBs as an increasingly pertinent field of entrepreneurship.

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Integrating motivation, risk-taking and self-identity: A typology of ICT enterprise development narratives

Cited by 47 publications

References 83 publications

Risk perception matters: why women’s passion may not lead to a business start-up

Risk perception matters: why women’s passion may not lead to a business start-up

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

Home is where the business is: Incidents in everyday life and the formation of home-based businesses

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