The entrepreneurial literature traditionally considers risk taking an important distinguishing element in entrepreneurship. This study examines the risk taking propensity of the founders or managers of new ventures. Upon examination of competing definitions of the entrepreneur, this analysis...

This chapter surveys the psychological literature on entrepreneurs, published prior to 1982, including research on their personal characteristics and previous personal and business experiences. There is no well-defined population of entrepreneurs (due to lack of consensus on definition), so...

A great deal of research has been conducted on familybusinesses and the succession of power in family businesses.Thisliterature review compiles a summary of relevant topics and research concerningsuccession within family businesses and provides recommendations regardingfuture research and...