Understanding Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Bridge, Simon; O’Neill, Ken; Cromie, Stan

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-26171-0

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“…The latter firm-oriented policies are generally aligned with a range of recognised policies focused on promoting entrepreneurship in its broader context; that is, not simply in terms of business start-ups or small-business growth (Bridge et al 2003;Audretsch et al 2007;Huggins and Williams 2009;2011). From the perspective of promoting the accumulation of effective network capital across entrepreneurial firms, both types are likely to be required to operate in tandem, with a need for coordination across policies (Nauwelaers and Wintjes 2003).…”

Section: Entrepreneurial and Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

2015

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Despite the growing acknowledgement that entrepreneurship is an important driver of regional innovation and growth, the role of the networks in these processes has been less formally examined. In order to address this gap, this paper proposes that the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth is governed by a series of network dynamics. Drawing upon aspects of endogenous growth theory and the knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship, it is proposed that the nature of the networks formed by entrepreneurial firms is a key determinant of regional growth differentials. In particular, network capital, in the form of investments in strategic relations to gain access to knowledge, is considered to mediate the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation-based regional growth. It is suggested that network dynamics should be further incorporated into theories concerning the link between knowledge spillovers, entrepreneurship and regional growth. The paper concludes with a series of theoretical, entrepreneurial and policy implications emerging from the study.

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Section: Entrepreneurial and Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

2015

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“…Government activities, both directly and indirectly, influence business activity and are a crucial resource to small businesses (Fan, 2003;Hanlon and Saunders, 2007;Peng and Luo, 2000). The impact of government policies on the performance of small businesses is well documented and there is general agreement that government support is a necessary condition to successfully foster SME development and success (Adesua, 2006;Bridge et al, 2003;Castel-Branco, 2003;Hart et al, 2000;Okpara and Wynn, 2007;Parker, 2000;Smallbone and Welter, 2001a;Storey, 2000;Swierczek and Ha, 2003).…”

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Towards a new framework for SMEs success: a literature review

Lampadarios

Kyriakidou

Smith

2017

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“…Encouraging entrepreneurship has become a priority in contemporary economies worldwide due to its contribution to growth and enhanced business [1][2][3]. In particular, small-scale enterprises (SSEs) with fewer than 20 employees are important for both national and regional economic sustainability and for the jobs they provide [4].…”

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Ambiguity among Managers in Small-Scale Enterprises: How to Handle Business and Workplace Health Management

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Despite extensive research on health in working life, few studies focus on this issue from the perspective of managers in small-scale enterprises (SSEs). To gain deeper knowledge of managers' perceptions and strategies for dealing with workplace health management, 13 Norwegian and Swedish SSE managers were interviewed after participating in a workplace health development project. The methodical approach was based on Grounded Theory with a constructivist orientation. The main theme that emerged was 'ambiguity in workplace health management and maintaining the business', which was related to the categories 'internal workplace settings', 'workplace surroundings', and 'leadership strategies'. The managers experienced ambiguity due to internal and external demands. These requirements were linked to the core challenges in dealing with multitasking leadership, financial decision-making, labour legislation, staff development and maintaining business. However, the managers developed new skills and competence and thereby a more reflexive approach and readiness to create a health-promoting workplace from being part of a development project. The implications are that managers in SSEs need to exchange experiences and discuss workplace health issues with other managers in networks. It is also important that occupational health services and social and welfare organizations use tailor-made models and strategies for supporting SSEs.

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Understanding Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Cited by 340 publications

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Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

Towards a new framework for SMEs success: a literature review

Ambiguity among Managers in Small-Scale Enterprises: How to Handle Business and Workplace Health Management

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