Leadership at an Entrepreneurial University: How Department Heads Manage Multiple Logics at a Scandinavian University

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (05) ◽  
pp. 2050035
Author(s):  
Elena Tavella ◽  
Marcel Bogers
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
Institutional Logics ◽  
Department Heads ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
Everyday Work ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

Entrepreneurial universities are important drivers of technology, innovation, and economic development from which both universities and the society at large will benefit. University leaders may, however, need to manage conflicting demands posed by multiple logics in their everyday work. Drawing on interviews with university leaders at an elite Scandinavian university faculty, this paper explores how leaders balance competing logics in their everyday work so as to achieve the goals of entrepreneurial universities. The analysis of the interviews identifies mechanisms through which leaders enact different institutional logics through their practices, and how these mechanisms lead to the achievement of outcomes related to entrepreneurial activities. These findings contribute to the literature on individual-level challenges and means to align the teaching, research and entrepreneurial missions of entrepreneurial universities.

scholarly journals Rural Financial Development Impacts on Agricultural Technology Innovation: Evidence from China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1110
Author(s):  
Yuyu Liu ◽  
Duan Ji ◽  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Jingjing An ◽  
Wenyan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
Agricultural Technology ◽  
Rural Finance ◽  
Rural Economic Development ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Agricultural technology innovation is key for improving productivity, sustainability, and resilience in food production and agriculture to contribute to public health. Using panel data of 31 provinces in China from 2003 to 2015, this study examines the impact of rural financial development on agricultural technology innovation from the perspective of rural financial scale and rural finance efficiency. Furthermore, it examines how the effects of rural financial development vary in regions with different levels of marketization and economic development. The empirical results show that the development of rural finance has a significant and positive effect on the level of agricultural technology innovation. Rural finance efficiency has a significantly positive effect on innovation in regions with a low degree of marketization, while the rural financial scale has a significantly positive effect on technological innovation in regions with a high degree of marketization. Further analysis showed that improving the level of agricultural technology innovation is conducive to rural economic development. This study provides new insights into the effects of rural financial development on sustainable agricultural development from the perspective of agricultural technology innovation.

Innovative Players in Economic Development in Europe

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Mitra ◽  
Piero Formica
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Commercial Sector ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
History Of University ◽  
Development Unit ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge And Technology Transfer ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

This article analyses the behaviour of ‘learning’ companies and ‘entrepreneurial’ universities in the context of the territorial and business ecosystems of innovation in which they are involved. Against a background of the fundamental differences between the higher education and the commercial sector, and the history of university—industry cooperation in Europe, the characteristics of territorial ecosystems for innovation (TEIs) are set out and the holistic, networking and interactive models of knowledge and technology transfer are discussed. This analysis provides a conceptual framework for the successful development of territorial ecosystems of innovation which are identified as crucial for future successful European socio-economic development. As concrete examples of activities which contribute towards this end, the authors offer brief case studies of the Economic Development Unit and Innovation Centre at the University of North London and the London Technopole Initiative.

Managing Contradictory Stakeholder Demands of a Publicly Funded Research Center

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 1550002
Author(s):  
Peter Hutterer ◽  
Regina Gattringer ◽  
Hans Irschik ◽  
Franz Strehl
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Research Center ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Funded Research ◽  
Conflicting Demands

Following the guidelines of the European Union (EU), Austria supports scientific research and technological development by publicly funding of research centers. Such centers are positioned between scientific and industrial stakeholders and have to simultaneously fulfill contradictory demands. This paper deeply analyzes the Austrian Center of Competence in Mechatronics (ACCM) and exposes why this publicly funded research center is able to effectively manage these conflicting demands. Using the theory of ambidexterity, the study highlights that appropriate structures and strategies are preliminarily needed. In particular we found that the fundamental abilities for managing contradictory demands are located on an individual level and argue that especially the autonomous, well-educated people and their competences of self-organization enable the research center to be ambidextrous.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development: An Indian Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-292
Author(s):  
M. Srikanth ◽  
G. Narendra Kumar ◽  
W. R. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
The Government ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Innovative Culture

Entrepreneurship and innovation are considered as key drivers for economic development. In this study, we made an attempt to answer the question as to what should be the policy framework to encourage entrepreneurship and foster innovative culture in India to achieve the desired level of economic development. Entrepreneurship is built upon pillars such as institutional and policy support, availability of capital and entrepreneurial culture. In an emerging economy like India, the government should institutionalise innovation and entrepreneurship and promote commercialisation of brilliant ideas by emulating the startup ecosystems in the developed nations. Besides the government, large and well-established companies in private sector and research institutes should nurture startups by extending hand-holding support and generous funding. If India wishes to be a leader in innovation, it needs to scale up its gross expenditure on R&D, that is, on par with the advanced economies by engaging more researchers, especially in the private sector. Our article has important implications for policymakers and all key stakeholders, as it can help in identifying and implementing the appropriate measures to eliminate the obstacles that entrepreneurs face and channels to support innovative entrepreneurial activities in India.

Impact of Local Self-Government Institutions on Creating a Business-Friendly Environment

2015 ◽  
pp. 353-373
Author(s):  
Jelena Stanković ◽  
Igor Novaković
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Institutional Cooperation ◽  
Community Data ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Government Institution

The chapter objective is to demonstrate application possibilities of Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) in the specific local economic development problem in Serbia that refers to assessment of Local Self-Government (LSG) institutions' capabilities to act in order to create business-friendly environments and increase entrepreneurial activities. The primary aim of the chapter is to formulate an adequate multi-criteria model for evaluation of institutional cooperation between business councils, as representatives of local authorities and the business community in observed LSG units. Results indicate inadequate quality and functionality of the business councils, although cooperation has been established between the business councils, as a local government institution, and representatives of business community. Data analysis is conducted using relevant statistical methods. For multi-criteria analysis of subjective preferences of Local Economic Development (LED) offices has been applied Analitic Hierarchy Process (AHP).

ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN AMERICAN INDIAN NATIONS: EXTENDING THE GEM METHODOLOGY

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 1350009
Author(s):  
REBECCA J. FRANKLIN ◽  
MICHAEL H. MORRIS ◽  
JUSTIN W. WEBB
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
The United States ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ◽  
Nascent Entrepreneurship ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Global Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Indian Nations

Drawing on institutional theory and using a methodology adapted from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), early stage entrepreneurial activities are examined within American Indian nations. Examining a context within a larger institutional context, comparisons are made between three American Indian nations and the United States. Patterns are identified regarding total entrepreneurial activity (TEA), nascent entrepreneurship, business discontinuation and new and established business rates. Additional analyses are conducted of individual-level variables within American Indian nations including location, self-efficacy and other variables in relation to nascent entrepreneurship and business ownership. Implications are drawn for tribal entrepreneurship development and further extension of the GEM methodology.

Issues and constraints perceived by young entrepreneurs of Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Aslam ◽  
S.A.F. Hasnu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Environment Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Graduates ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Graduating Students ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to find out intentions of business graduating students regarding launching their own business, and their perception regarding issues and constraints entrepreneur would encounter after entering into entrepreneurial activities. In addition, it focusses to provide a general understanding regarding entrepreneurship. The study also argues unfriendly policies and environment for entrepreneurship slows down poverty reduction and economic development. Design/methodology/approach – For this research, data were collected through structured questionnaire. Population of this study comprised of all the MBA final semester students of Pakistan. Statistical techniques were used for analysis. Findings – Research shows that most MBA graduating students actually plan to launch their own business, but perception about different issues and constraints refrain them to enter into the entrepreneurial field. The study also shows that policies of government and country’s environment effect entrepreneurship which further effects poverty reduction and economic development. Originality/value – Different constraints are highlighted in the study due to which business graduates hesitate to become an entrepreneur, plus importance level of each constraint is also calculated in the study.

scholarly journals Colonial Revenue Policies and the Impact of the Transition to Independence in South East Asia

2013 ◽  
Vol 169 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Booth
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
East Asia ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Political Independence ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Transition To Independence

Abstract The purpose of this paper is twofold. The first part examines trends in revenue policies across South East Asia in the early decades of the twentieth century. It is argued that, by the 1920s, there were quite striking differences in revenue policies and performance across the region. The paper examines the reasons for these differences, paying particular attention to the conflicting demands placed on the various colonial administrations by conditions within the colonies, as well as by the changing priorities of the metropolitan governments. The second aim of the paper is to examine the impact of the transition to independence on revenue policy and performance. It is often thought that in most parts of Asia, the advent of political independence led to a greatly expanded role for government in the economy. While it is true that many newly independent countries had ambitious plans for government as the lead actor in promoting rapid economic development, in fact in several countries in South East Asia, it proved very difficult to increase revenues in real terms. The reasons for this are explored in the paper.

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