Speculation to the antecedents of an entrepreneurs' superior ability to recognize and exploit opportunities has been prominent in the entrepreneurship literature. Research is now turning more toward the cognitive antecedents (affect). Stemming from the theoretical contribution of Baron (2008),...

Numerous scholars across a myriad of disciplines (i.e. Management, organizational behavior, leadership and human resources) have focused on the identification of the variables that constitute an effective manager. To date, despite numerous theories, no clear consensus has been achieved. The...