This study examine sthe effects of a number of contextual factors on risky new venture decisions.These factors include the source of funding for a proposed venture and the entrepreneur’s own risk propensities, perceptions, and skills.Following a brief discussion of the risk construct, it is...

An experimental study was conducted in a sample of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and one of comparable large company managers to examine three research questions: Why do some individuals choose riskier ventures than do others? Do managers and successful entrepreneurs perceive new...