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Why the self-employed are happier: Evidence from 25 European countries

Schneck, Stefan - In: Journal of Business Research 67 (2014) 6, pp. 1043-1048

Using survey data from 25 European countries, we can show that in most of the countries the self-employed are more satisfied with their jobs than employees. This paper aims to discuss the reasons why this is the case. The results show that part of the differences in job satisfaction between...

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Business groups and entrepreneurship in developing countries after reforms

Chari, Murali D.R.; Dixit, Jaya - In: Journal of Business Research 68 (2015) 6, pp. 1359-1366

Drawing from the literature on markets and market development we develop hypotheses on the startup and growth of formal business by business groups relative to independent entrepreneurs after reforms. We then test the hypotheses in a large sample of firms that were started up after reforms in...

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When culture shapes international business

Apetrei, Andreea; Kureshi, Nadeem Ishaq; Horodnic, … - In: Journal of Business Research 68 (2015) 7, pp. 1519-1521

This article discusses four standardization and adaptation strategies. Two strategies foster adaptation: one by submission, and the other by indifference. The other two strategies foster standardization: one by superiority and the other by disputable standardization. The study focuses on small...

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The effect of social, cultural, and economic factors on entrepreneurship

Castaño, María-Soledad; Méndez, María-Teresa; … - In: Journal of Business Research 68 (2015) 7, pp. 1496-1500

Current economic downturn encourages extensive research into economic growth engines, with entrepreneurship as one of … difficult task due to interrelated factors. This study analyzes three groups of factors affecting entrepreneurship and …

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Personality traits versus work values: Comparing psychological theories on entrepreneurial intention

Espíritu-Olmos, Roberto; Sastre-Castillo, Miguel A. - In: Journal of Business Research 68 (2015) 7, pp. 1595-1598

This study identifies characteristics that positively affect entrepreneurial intention. To do so, the study compares personality traits with work values. Socio-demographic and educational characteristics act as control variables. The sample comprises 1210 public university students. Hierarchical...

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Young innovative companies (YICs) and entrepreneurship policy

Mas-Tur, Alicia; Simón Moya, Virginia - In: Journal of Business Research 68 (2015) 7, pp. 1432-1435

This study examines the features of young innovative companies (YICs) that enable their access to public policies in the form of subsidies. Through this analysis, the study determines the profile of YICs that receive public innovation aid. The study thus establishes whether governments design...

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Evolution of entrepreneurship and organizational configurations at Zildjian, 1623–2010

Anwar, Syed; Tariq, Susan - In: Journal of International Entrepreneurship 9 (2011) 3, pp. 175-194

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Are born globals really born globals? The case of academic spin-offs with long development periods

Pettersen, Inger; Tobiassen, Anita - In: Journal of International Entrepreneurship 10 (2012) 2, pp. 117-141

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Dynamic capabilities in entrepreneurial firms: A case study approach

Aramand, Majid; Valliere, Dave - In: Journal of International Entrepreneurship 10 (2012) 2, pp. 142-157

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Engaging diasporas as international entrepreneurs in developing countries: In search of determinants

Nkongolo-Bakenda, Jean-Marie; Chrysostome, Elie - In: Journal of International Entrepreneurship 11 (2013) 1, pp. 30-64

international entrepreneurship and reducing poverty, a theoretical foundation and framework is needed to explain this impact. This … study explores a theoretical foundation of the diaspora entrepreneurship. A framework identifying the determinants of the … international entrepreneurship depends on the level of altruistic motivation, need of social recognition, entrepreneurial …

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