The creation of new business ventures (NBVs) is considered to be a central element of entrepreneurship theory and research. The processes by which individuals set intentions, gather resources, build organizations, and manage exchanges between the organization and external groups (which include...

The role that spousal commitment plays in thedecision to form a new venture is studied. It is postulated that the level of aspouse's common vision about goals, risks, and the rewards of a business play akey role in the decision process. Several models and hypotheses are developedto help guide...

This study examined the effects of purpose of the appraisal and the expectation of validation on selfappraisal leniency. It was hypothesized that self-appraisals conducted under a grading purpose are more lenient than those conducted under a research purpose; self-appraisals obtained under...

A major trend in the workplace is a recognition of the increasingly temporary nature of the work relationship. Even universities, which have traditionally offered long-term job security in the form of academic tenure, are not immune from that trend. Some universities no longer offer tenure, and...