The authors of this comprehensive study address why it is that some small firms perform well and others don't, and whether high-performing firms share characteristics that distinguish them from low-performing firms. By exploring bundles of resources and their interaction with other factors, the...

Mirjam van Praag compares and contrasts the economic theory of entrepreneurship with determinants of successful entrepreneurship derived from empirical evidence, in an attempt to discover what makes for an accomplished entrepreneur. The author's state-of-the-art historical, theoretical and...

1. Public research enterprises: the changing landscape -- 2. The scientific research process -- 3. Public good versus private good research: the empirical evidence -- 4. Crowding-in versus crowding-out of public good research -- 5. Knowledge creation and the research and development process --...

"Charged with developing learning, teaching and assessment practices that go beyond delivering discipline-specific subject knowledge, the demands on entrepreneurial educators have increased in recent decades. This guide will help educators develop more entrepreneurial graduates by demonstrating...

Joris Knoben illustrates that the number of firm relocations has grown steadily and considerably over the last decade and, at the same time, relationships between organizations have become more important to firm performance. It is often argued that these relationships require geographical...

"Good writing skills and habits are critical for scholarly success. Every article is a story, and employing effective storytelling techniques enhances scholars' abilities to share their insights and ideas, increasing the impact of their research. In this timely second edition, Tim Pollock draws...

"The intertwining of family relationships with business imperatives provides a fascinating but complex arena for study. This Encyclopedia is a valuable resource because family business studies are necessarily multi-disciplinary and wide-ranging, drawing on entrepreneurship, management,...