Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact and success of a business incubation project on its participants. The study aims to consider the impact of the project in terms of developing and supporting entrepreneurial activity within Wales. It seeks to build on and enhance...

This study analyses the pedagogical model of the on-line BA Enterprise programme, E-CollegeWales initiative designed by the University of Glamorgan. Specifically, this study evaluates theblended pedagogical model that has emerged within this programme, utilising a case studymethodology...

This study focuses on student and tutor perceptions of effective e-moderation on an online undergraduate Enterprise degree, designed by E-College Wales (ECW) the e-learning arm of the University of Glamorgan. E-moderation describes the role and duties of the online tutor. Existing research...

This paper examines student withdrawals associated with the online BA Enterprise programmeinitiative designed by E-College Wales (part of the University of Glamorgan). This aims to helpimprove the entrepreneurial capacity of Wales. The increase of e-learning programmes on offerfrom academia and...

The paper considers technology diffusion and develops a model at the level of theSME. Technology diffusion in the form of new or improved technology, thetransmission of knowledge or technical expertise is investigated. This involves spilloversthrough formal and informal networks enabling...

Contrary to the assertion that the entrepreneur is instrumental in small business growth, theprocess of growth cannot be construed as automatic. Accordingly there is a need to examine therelationships between the personal characteristics, experience, knowledge, skills and motivationsof the...

The paper reports the views of key policy makers in Industrial South Wales (ISW) who wereinterviewed in the Spring 1999 concerning SMEs and technology transfer networks. A semistructuredinterview procedure was followed involving the use of an interview handbooksupported by interview lists...

It is recognised that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) need to adapt and change toremain competitive in the rapidly changing business environment of the 21st Century. As withmany other industries this is evident in the Agri-food industry in Wales where Agrifood SMEscan attain a...

Partnering can lead to construction projects being delivered quickly, efficiently and costeffectively. Indeed, research has shown that partnering arrangements can reduce constructiontime and standardisation can lead to efficiency on site. This is achieved by partnering a dedicatedteam of...

This paper examines the idea that the formulation of internal and external relationships, at astrategic level in organisations, is central to the successful implementation of corporateentrepreneurship. It considers external and internal relationships and the dichotomy betweeninternally...