With the help of the family! Using Sri Lankan informal sector women entrepreneurs' family resources to develop their creative self-efficacy

Wijewardena, Nilupama; Samaratunge, Ramanie; Kumara, Ajantha Sisira; Newman, Alexander

doi:10.1016/j.wsif.2023.102699

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“…Therefore, because the sole owner-manager is typically responsible for making crucial business decisions, most enterprises' survival and growth depend on them (Frese, 2000; Murphy et al ., 2019). Furthermore, it is well known that the motivations behind a business are crucial for starting or continuing business operations (Hasan and Almubarak, 2016; Morris et al ., 2006; Wijewardena et al ., 2023). It is necessary to design effective programmes encouraging female entrepreneurs to understand women's motivations for starting their businesses.…”

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Exploring women entrepreneurs' push–pull motives and challenges: empirical evidence in an emerging economy

Nayak,

Birau

et al. 2023

IJSSP

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PurposeResearch on women-owned businesses is more extensive in developed countries than in developing countries. This prompted the authors to investigate the factors that affect women entrepreneurs' motives to start a business and the challenges they faced in running their businesses in India.Design/methodology/approachData for the analysis were collected from 620 respondents using a structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews with 20 women entrepreneurs. The data were then analyzed using descriptive and factor analysis in the statistical software “SPSS” (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).FindingsThe findings showed that the primary motivation for women to launch their own business was to achieve self-employment. Other motivations include increasing income and allowing women to follow their passion. Factor analysis indicates that women entrepreneurs are more motivated by push than pull factors. The research also shows that women encounter challenges in their entrepreneurial journey, such as access to financing, issues with gender equality and social and cultural obligations.Originality/valueThe study on women entrepreneurs in the Indian context is limited. This study responds to a need of better understanding of women motivations and challenges. By studying these constructs, the study shows that start-up motives and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs are unique to different contexts.

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Exploring women entrepreneurs' push–pull motives and challenges: empirical evidence in an emerging economy

Nayak,

Birau

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IJSSP

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Exploring the Challenges in Developing and Managing Digital Agility Among Sri Lankan Family Business Owners During the Economic Crisis Situation

Jayawardena

Chavali

Dewasiri

et al. 2023

Journal of Global Information Management

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The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the ongoing post-pandemic challenges in developing and managing digital agility among Sri Lankan family business owners. This study used a mono-method qualitative approach to identify the management strategies using the self-determination theory and social exchange theory to cope with digital agility among Sri Lankan family business owners. Authors interviewed 25 family business owners in Sri Lanka and assessed the findings using the NVivo software. A total of five thematic findings have been identified as challenges in developing and managing digital agility among Sri Lankan Family Business owners. According to this study, digital capability plays a significant role in supporting top management to apply ambidextrous leadership during turbulent times. Findings contributes to the family business owners in Sri Lanka to identify proper strategies in overcoming the challenges associated with developing and managing digital agility of family business firms.

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With the help of the family! Using Sri Lankan informal sector women entrepreneurs' family resources to develop their creative self-efficacy

Cited by 2 publications

References 70 publications

Exploring women entrepreneurs' push–pull motives and challenges: empirical evidence in an emerging economy

Exploring women entrepreneurs' push–pull motives and challenges: empirical evidence in an emerging economy

Exploring the Challenges in Developing and Managing Digital Agility Among Sri Lankan Family Business Owners During the Economic Crisis Situation

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