This essay is an argument for using qualitativemethods in entrepreneurship research. Since entrepreneurs are influenced byculture, to gain a holistic understanding of the entrepreneurial process, themost effective research method is the case study in which the important aspectsof environment are...

This exploration of indigenous development as socialentrepreneurship begins with a discussion of the importance and context ofindigenous development globally and in Canada in particular. This is followedby a review of development theory and an assessment of the theoreticalfeasibility of the...

The European Charter for Small Enterprises recognises that small firms are the backbone of the European economy. Yet books on the topic are few. An author requires courage to cover such a large set of different views, perceptions and realities about entrepreneurship, even within the limited area...

This study introduced a first cut of entrepreneurial desires and nexus of opportunity and entrepreneurial intentions. In this study we examine the characteristics of the two concepts desire and intention by integrating the time dimensions using the concept of temporal distance, which assumes...

Indigenous populations throughout the world suffer from chronic poverty, lower education levels, and poor health. The 'second wave' of indigenous development, after direct economic assistance from outside, lies in indigenous efforts to rebuild their 'nations' and improve their lot through...

The rapid increase in the globalization of businessesin recent yearscan be attributed to two events:the downfall of thenation-state as the main macroeconomic unit of international economic activityand the departure of the stand-alone firm as the essential unit ofcompetition.The decreased...

In this landmark book, Leo Dana makes it clear that entrepreneurship is a global phenomenon, but much can be learned about the nature of entrepreneurial activity when we delve into the unique characteristics of different regions of the world. The profound differences both among and within the...

Indigenous populations throughout the world suffer from chronic poverty, lower education levels, and poor health. The 'second wave' of indigenous development, after direct economic assistance from outside, lies in indigenous efforts to rebuild their 'nations' and improve their lot through...