The subject of this report is spin-outs in the Netherlands compared to those in the Cambridge area. The differences between the two areas have been found to be fewer than expected. The same type of initiatives are to be found in both areas, and the same type of problems are also encountered in...

This book investigates antecedents and outcomes of international entrepreneurship. International entrepreneurship as a field of research involves both research into entrepre-neurship in multiple countries (cross-country comparisons of the nature and extent of entrepreneurial activity) and...

This study focuses on current internationalisation and future international commitment of SMEs from the 'old' Member States in the new EU Member States. The results reveal that firms demonstrate a pattern of gradually increasing commitment in the new EU countries. Current experience with...

Drawing on Bem's psychological theory of self-perception, this paper presents and tests a model that examines the impact of business accomplishments and gender on entrepreneurial self-image and explores the definition of entrepreneurship according to Vesper's Entrepreneurial Typology.

Onderzoek naar de vestigingsplaatskeuze van midden- en kleinbedrijven in commerciële diensten, industrie, groothandel en vervoer. In het onderzoek wordt verder onderscheid gemaakt naar nieuwe en bestaande bedrijven, omdat voor bestaande bedrijven andere motieven, zoals mobiliteit, een...

Administrative burdens are known to be a major business constraint for incumbent SMEs in modern economies. Far less is known about the influence of these burdens on the startup of new firms. The current paper examines to what extent perceived administrative complexity related to starting a new...

Analyse van de ontwikkeling en dynamiek van nieuwe diensten. Aandacht wordt besteed aan het krachtenveld rond nieuwe diensten, het begrip nieuwe diensten en de dynamiek van de nieuwe diensten in de Verenigde Staten.

We investigate the impact of entrepreneurial diversity on national economic growth. More specifically, using data for 36 countries participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, we investigate whether the impact of entrepreneurial activity is different for different sociodemographic...

This is an updated version of Research Report H200503

Although both scientists and practitioners emphasize the importance of innovative work behavior (IWB) of individual employees for organizational success, the measurement of employees' IWB is still in evolution. Here, we present two multi-source studies that aimed to develop and validate a...