scholarly journals The influence of cronyism on entrepreneurial resource acquisition

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junfan Yu ◽  
Saskia De Klerk ◽  
Michael Hess
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Resource Acquisition ◽  
Property Development ◽  
Network Utilization ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Entrepreneurial Strategies ◽  
Staged Model ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis research focuses on how entrepreneurs utilize cronyism to acquire resources. A case study method allowed us to explore three firms in the private property development industry in China. These firms uniquely cultivated cronyism and achieved distinctly different outcomes. Our findings highlight Chinese entrepreneurs in start-up ventures and later-stage enterprises employ cronyism. The underlying rationale for using cronyism have common and heterogeneous motivations. The similarity and distinguishing rationale also apply to the impact of cronyism. We also find two contingency working mechanisms for cronyism: entrepreneurial characteristics and a staged model for cronyism. With the firm’s growth, cronyism remains important, but firms with more community involvement outperform others. This research contributes to the theory on strategic network utilization for resource acquisition during entrepreneurial development stages. We investigate how entrepreneurial strategies can assist in adapting to the “rules of the game” while utilizing resources within the set contextual constraints.

How do social skills enable nascent entrepreneurs to enact perseverance strategies in the face of challenges? A comparative case study of success and failure

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 517-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wadid Lamine ◽  
Sarfraz Mian ◽  
Alain Fayolle
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
New Technology ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Nascent Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Process ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper seeks to advance ongoing research in entrepreneurial perseverance. While the concept of perseverance is not new, few researchers paid attention to behavioural persistence in the entrepreneurial context. The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of new technology based firms (NTBF) by focusing on the role of nascent entrepreneurs’ social skills in the meeting the changes of entrepreneurial perseverance. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper the authors study the start-up phase of entrepreneurial process. The authors opted for a longitudinal case study approach in order to enhance the knowledge on entrepreneurs’ social skills and perseverance. For triangulation purpose the data were gathered using four different information sources. The use of Nvivo8 as the data analysis tool helped to impose a discipline and structure which facilitated the extraction of core insights. Findings – This paper contributes to the understanding of the entrepreneurial perseverance in the context of new venture creation. Particularly, reading the entrepreneurial process through the lens of the perseverance strategies model (Van Gelderen, 2012) provided a way to identify and then to assess the impact of the social skills on the overall entrepreneurial perseverance and their combined impact on the performance of NTBF creation process. In doing so, the authors identify the impact of entrepreneurs’ social skills to deal with a series of entrepreneurial problems such as scarcity of resources, uncertainty and ambiguity and consequently their impact on the likelihood of survival for new ventures. The issues that arose mostly reflected the inherent complexity of technology transfer processes, the university and entrepreneurs’ diverging cultures, and the very characteristics of the start-up phase of NTBFs. The findings reveal how social skills impact the entrepreneurial paths and probable outcomes. Research limitations/implications – This paper contributes to the understanding of the entrepreneurial perseverance in the context of NTBF creation. The findings reveal how social skills and perseverance impact the entrepreneurial paths and probable outcomes. Practical implications – The paper has implications for entrepreneurial support mechanisms such as technology business incubators in helping them to improve the efficacy and efficiency of their assistance to entrepreneurs through the development of their skill-sets and perseverance and providing enabling networking. In addition, the research has implications for entrepreneurship education and training. Indeed, there is an urgent need to design and implement courses and programs aiming at developing soft skills in entrepreneurship. Originality/value – In exploring networking and issues of perseverance for nascent entrepreneurs operating in new technology-based sectors, which the authors consider as an under searched area in entrepreneurial literature.

scholarly journals Experiential learning and critical reflection as a tool for transfer of business knowledge: an empirical case study of a start-up simulation intervention for nascent entrepreneurs

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Le Roux ◽  
Barnard Steyn
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Nascent Entrepreneurs ◽  
Experiential Learning Theory ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Marketing Operations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper investigates the impact of venture start-up simulation on participants’ learning; it is concerned specifically with the relationship between experiential learning theory and critical reflection within venture start-up simulation. This was carried out in empirical investigation of a simulation training game used to train entrepreneurs in a formal setting. The findings show significant improvement in their knowledge of finance, marketing operations and information use. Participants reported increased skills and intended behavioural changes in their own ventures. Finally, there was empirical support for the fact that critical reflection during experiential learning can greatly improve the standard of learning and has an immediate effect on  participants’ behaviour.

scholarly journals Twinning arrangements and service delivery in Zimbabwe’s local authorities: The case of Bulawayo City Council (Zimbabwe) and eThekwini Municipality (South Africa)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alouis Chilunjika ◽  
Sharon RT Chilunjika
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
City Council ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Developing Cities ◽  
The Impact

The Zimbabwean local government environment has been affected by chronic defects in the provision of basic public services. As such, city twinning has been adopted as one of the strategies to address the impasse in service delivery as it allows for the sharing of expertise in local governance, development, strategic international relations and the enhancement of service delivery in local authorities. Using the exploratory case study research design the study explores the impact the twinning arrangement between Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and eThekwini Municipality and how it has enhanced service delivery in Bulawayo. Data was gathered from written documents, observations and in-depth interviews. The study established that the BCC-eThekwini cooperation has been very fruitful and Bulawayo City Council has benefited immensely through the exchange of ideas and information as well as technology transfer among others from this twinning arrangement. Nonetheless, it was also observed that weak legal and financial frameworks hinders the city twinning partnership from realising its full fruition. The study concluded that city twinning between BCC and eThekwini is a favourable route for creating sustainable South to South linkages that benefit developing cities. As recommendations, the article argues that there is need for clarity in defining the partnership roles and goals, community involvement as well as an enabling policy and institutional environment.

The Impacts of Ecotourism and Conservation Measures in Protected Areas on Local Communities in Cameroon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vyasha Harilal ◽  
Tembi M Tichaawa ◽  
Jarkko Saarinen
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Mount Cameroon ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
The Impact

The growth of ecotourism has an impact on the livelihoods of people living within and adjacent to protected areas, where ecotourism activities often take place. In some cases, evolving ecotourism has compromised the ability of locals to sustain and diversify their livelihoods. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of ecotourism and conservation measures implemented in protected areas in Cameroon on local communities residing either within or in close proximity to them. The study employed a mixed-method research approach based on two case study areas in Cameroon (the Mount Cameroon National Park and the Douala Edea Wildlife Reserve). Key findings of the study suggest that the geographic location of communities, coupled with instituted conservation and preservation measures and the level of ecotourism activity has a direct bearing on the severity of resultant impacts experienced by locals. Overall, measures in protected areas have been found to increase the conservation and preservation thereof. However, the extent to which communities are impacted upon by these measures differs in each case study area owing to factors such as geographical proximity, livelihood strategies, and community involvement in ecotourism.

scholarly journals Have Bangladesh’s Polders Decreased Livelihood Vulnerability? A Comparative Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanchayan Nath ◽  
Frank van Laerhoven ◽  
Peter P. J. Driessen
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hydrological Conditions ◽  
The Impact

Communities living in coastal regions are vulnerable to flooding, salinity intrusion, and natural hazards. This is aggravated by climate change. In order to reduce this vulnerability, governments have invested heavily in developing coastal infrastructures. One type of infrastructure development regards polders (i.e., pieces of land previously subject to permanent or temporal overflow that are now surrounded by embankments that prevent inundation). The impact of polderization on livelihood vulnerability is not straightforward and is therefore still poorly understood. In order to analyze such impacts, we present a comparative case study of four polders in Bangladesh that are characterized by varying societal circumstances, hydrological conditions, hydrological interventions, and different levels of community response to polderization. How does livelihood vulnerability vary temporally and spatially in polders, and what explains such variation? We use data collected via 162 surveys, 40 semi-structured interviews, and secondary research to analyze trends in the scores of the livelihood vulnerability index. Based on our analysis, we argue that after accounting for interactions amongst variables like hydrological conditions, hydrological interventions, community response, and other societal factors, livelihood vulnerability is lower in polders characterized by higher community involvement in using hydrological interventions to control the flow of saline water.

Circular start-up development: the case of positive impact entrepreneurship in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boleslaw Rok ◽  
Monika Kulik
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how circular start-ups design and implement innovation into their business models to increase their positive impact. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative study is based on an exploratory multiple-case study involving six circular start-ups with positive impact in Poland. Data gathering took place via in-depth interviews with start-up founders. Findings The analysis demonstrates that three factors, which are strongly interconnected, can significantly influence the development of a circular start-up. The first is the purpose-led motivation for circularity as a solution, mostly concentrated on the environmental education of different market actors. The second factor is built on the aim to increase the positive impact by addressing the most pressing social and environmental problems. It determines the impact on society as well as on the environment and the extent to which its model can be scaled up. The third factor is driven by the understanding of the purpose of the innovation, concentrated on the business model innovation regarding circularity. Practical implications This paper demonstrates the benefits for diverse stakeholders and the importance of using circular business models in start-up development. Circularity can be perceived as a main part of the new approach to improve sustainability. Originality/value Circular start-ups represent a new phenomenon in the entrepreneurial market. While the structure and logic of the circular business model in start-ups are significantly unexplored in the management literature, this model is viewed as a crucial step in the direction of increasing the positive impact of start-ups. From a theoretical and practical perspective, it is important to understand the differences and similarities in this area within different markets.

scholarly journals DAMPAK PENGEMBANGAN PEMASARAN DIGITAL PADA STARTUP’S (STUDI KASUS PADA WIRAUSAHA BARU)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Sri Aliami ◽  
Ema Nurzainul Hakimah ◽  
Diah Ayu Septi Fauji
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Actual Impact ◽  
Marketing Application ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to reveal the impact of digital marketing management on start - up. The study is a case study in an effort to show how the actual impact of digital marketing on start-ups. This research is a qualitative research with etnometodology approach. The study was conducted by direct observation and in-depth interviews on the new entrepreneurial community that became the vendor in the start-up of e-commerce at the Faculty of Economics, University of Nusantara PGRI Kediri. Informants selected with criterion 5 R. Observation itself is done when the transaction use of digital marketing application which then conducted an open interview to reveal the impact of management of digital marketing. The results of these observations and in-depth interviews in this study indicate that the management impact of digital marketing on start-up does increase start-up revenue but because the lack of ability to provide content and respond quickly to content that has been provided makes new entrepreneurs (start-up) have not gained the most from the management of digital marketing.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap dampak pengelolaan pemasaran digital pada start – up. Penelitian merupakan studi kasus dalam upaya menunjukkan bagaimana sebenarnya dampak pemasaran digital pada para start-up. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnometodologi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan cara pengamatan langsung dan wawancara mendalam pada komunitas wirausaha baru yang menjadi vendor dalam start-up e- commerce di Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri. Informan dipilih dengan kriteria 5 R. Pengamatan sendiri dilakukan pada saat terjadi transaksi penggunaan aplikasi digital marketing yang selanjutnya dilakukan wawancara terbuka untuk mengungkapkan dampak pengelolaan digital marketing. Hasil dari pengamatan dan wawancara mendalam pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dampak pengelolaan dari digital marketing pada start – up memang meningkatkan pendapatan start – up namun karena kurangnya kemampuan menyediakan konten dan merespon cepat atas konten – konten yang sudah disediakan menjadikan para wirausaha baru (start- up) belum mendapatkan hasil maksimal dari pengelolaan digital marketing tersebut.

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