scholarly journals Entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities: The role of institutions

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0247609
Author(s):  
David Bruce Audretsch ◽  
Maksim Belitski ◽  
Nataliia Cherkas
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Transition Economies ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Institutional Arrangement ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Institutional Arrangements ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Practical Implications

Entrepreneurship activity varies significantly across cities. We use the novel data for 1,652 ecosystem actors across sixteen cities in nine developing and transition economies during 2018–2019 to examine the role that institutional context plays in facilitating the productive entrepreneurship and reducing the unproductive entrepreneurship. This study is the first to develop and test a model of multi-dimensional institutional arrangements in cities. It demonstrates that not just that institutions matter in shaping the entrepreneurship ecosystem in cities, but in particular those institutional arrangements enhancing the productive and reducing unproductive entrepreneurship. Our findings suggest that differences between normative, cognitive, and regulatory pillars are associated with variance in both types of entrepreneurship in cities. For the formation of productive and high-growth entrepreneurs, all three pillars of institutional arrangement matter. For unproductive entrepreneurship normative pillar of institutions and the role of civil society matter most. This study has theoretical and practical implications for entrepreneurship ecosystem policy in cities.

Understanding Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin A Meshram ◽  
A. M. Rawani
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Policy Debates ◽  
Small Business Growth

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are a strategy that is designed to nurture economic development by promoting entrepreneurship, small business growth, and innovation. Ecosystems represent a new direction for entrepreneurship research that simultaneously increases knowledge of the complex contextual environments surrounding the entrepreneurship process, while at the same time providing useful contributions to policy debates around the role of high-growth entrepreneurship as a driver of regional economic development. This article reviews the concept evolution; different definitions and factors of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additionally, it provides approaches of past contributions about entrepreneurial ecosystem. This article contributes to knowledge generation and provides further research directions. This study is an attempt to cover the different articles that exist on the entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Ending Up in Pizza: Accountability as a Problem of Institutional Arrangement in Brazil

2007 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew M. Taylor ◽  
Vinícius C. Buranelli
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Arrangement ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Institutional Arrangements ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Legal Sanctions ◽  
Three Stages

AbstractBrazilians often complain that investigations of corruption by public servants drag on for years or bring few legal sanctions on the perpetrators. This lack of accountability is so pervasive that a slang phrase, acabou em pizza, is often invoked when investigations are inconclusive. This article investigates the role of four Brazilian public institutions charged with keeping public servants accountable. For analysis, it breaks the accountability process into its three component stages: oversight, investigation, and sanction. Through a study of six prominent cases of corruption, it shows that the weakness of the accountability process in Brazil is due not entirely to the toothlessness of individual institutions of accountability, but also to the independence of such institutions at each of the three stages. These findings suggest that institutional arrangements influence the degree of accountability, and thereby also public trust and confidence, in Latin America's largest democracy.

Regional capability emergence in an entrepreneurial ecosystem

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-383
Author(s):  
Kevin Walsh
Keyword(s):  
High Growth ◽  
Hub And Spoke ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regional Resilience ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Internet Firms ◽  
Satellite Platform ◽  
Growth Firms ◽  
Institutional Capital ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Entrepreneurial ecosystems offer an approach to analyse the evolution and resilience of a region by placing the emphasis on the interactions that occur between entrepreneurs and the supporting regional resources. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the transformation of a region with high-growth firms to identify the coordinating structures that evolve in response to entrepreneurial recycling of resources. Design/methodology/approach This study uses network analysis to explore the scaling capability network of leaders in Dublin’s high-growth IT firms over a 15-year period. Findings After a gestation period of 10 years, leaders displayed prior experience from an initial entrant. Towards the end of the study period, numerous well-connected internet firms arose providing a structure resilient to exogenous and endogenous shocks. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest that the region’s structure changed from a satellite platform to a “hub and spoke” type district, and is showing signs of becoming a Marshallian type district, although the analysis is limited to regional knowledge capital through leadership mobility and does not consider the financial, social or institutional capital described in the entrepreneurial ecosystems literature. Practical implications Policy that aims to create regional resilience but minimise the scope of intervention needed can encourage the introduction of an anchor firm to a region and can complement this initiative with regional capability accumulation through labour policies that encourage resource recycling and minimise human capital leakage. Originality/value This contributes to an understanding of how entrepreneurial ecosystems evolve and the structure of the supporting resources that lead to increased regional resilience.

Convention Bureau as an Institution Reducing Transaction Costs in the Meetings Industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Natalia Piechota
Keyword(s):  
Transaction Costs ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Institutional Arrangement ◽  
Institutional Arrangements ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose. The aim of this paper is to identify the transaction costs in the meetings industry and to state, howa convention bureau can reduce these costs. Methods. The analysis of the transaction costs in the meetings industry and the impact of the convention bureau on them was based on a review of literature. Findings. A onvention bureau mostly influences the market and public transaction costs as an institution forming an institutional arrangement and creating the institutional environment. The convention bureau has the strongest impact on reducing transaction costs at the first stage – before winning the right fo ar city to host a meeting and making transactions. Research and conclusions limitations. The findings were based on analysis of literature, therefore, the results require empirical verification. Practical implications. Identification of transaction costs will help to understand processes in the meetings industry and enable comparison of different institutional arrangements, considering the convention bureau’s activity. It is particularly important in Poland, where these institutions have been operating for a relatively short period of time, and their forms and actions have not yet been regulated by law. Originality. There are many publications considering transaction costs in tourism and none about this problem in the meetings industry. Therefore, this paper fills the the knowledge gap regarding the presented topic. Type of paper. A theoretical study.

The best practices to excel at people analytics

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Green
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Common ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
A Company ◽  
Personnel Policies ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Given its relative novelty, the field of people analytics remains rather obscure in terms of its success criteria. The purpose of this paper is to unveil some of the hidden secrets of people analytics. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews the common characteristics of those companies who have already been successful with it in their operations to date. Findings These 16 best practices cover the role of the CHRO and the employees as well as HR’s general position within a company. Practical implications While not all of the 16 best practices need to be in place, incorporating a few of them will provide significant benefit to businesses and employees. Social implications While several of the best practices laid out in this paper directly impact personnel policies, they also all empower HR managers to be a force for good through optimised people analytics. Originality/value The paper presents a hitherto scattered set of best practices as forerunners in the novel field of people analytics.

Analysing enablers of knowledge management in improving logistics capabilities of Indian organisations: a TISM approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1559-1584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devendra K. Yadav ◽  
Manoj Pant ◽  
Nitin Seth
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Logistics Capabilities ◽  
Survey Approach ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to identify and analyse the main enablers of knowledge management (KM) in improving the logistics capabilities of Indian organisations and develop a model based on the contextual relationship among the identified enablers. Design/methodology/approach Initially, this study uses a systematic literature review and questionnaire-based survey approach to identify the enablers of KM; and later, total interpretive structural modelling (TISM) was used to evolve mutual relationships among the identified 11 enablers for developing a hierarchical model. Findings The results of the analysis show that enablers, namely, organisational structure and leadership, application of advanced information and communication system, collaboration with established stakeholders and organisational learning and innovative approaches are identified as main enablers for improving the logistics capabilities of Indian organisations. Research limitations/implications This study provides useful implications for the researchers working on exploring the role of KM enablers in improving the logistics capabilities of organisations. Practical implications This study provides rich practical implications for the manufacturers, supply chain managers, logistics service providers and logistics consultants involved in the decision-making process. They can focus majorly on knowledge creation and knowledge storage processes to improve the logistics performance of their respective organisations. Originality/value This study is an attempt to identify the enablers of KM that could improve the logistics capabilities of Indian organisations. The application of the TISM method to develop a theoretical framework is the novel contribution of this study.

The embedded feelings in local gastronomy: a sentiment analysis of online reviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-478
Author(s):  
Chung-En Yu ◽  
Xinyu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Sentiment Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Methodological Procedures ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to quantify the underlying feelings of online reviews and discover the role of seasonality in customer dining experiences. Design/methodology/approach This study applied sentiment analysis to determine the polarity of a given comment. Furthermore, content analysis was conducted based on the core attributes of the customer dining experiences. Findings Positive feelings towards the food and the service do not show a linear relationship, while the overall dining experiences increase in line with the positive feelings on food quality. Moreover, feelings towards the atmosphere of the restaurants are the most positive in peak season. Practical implications This study provides guidelines for restaurateurs regarding the aspects that need more attention in different seasons. Originality/value The paper contributes to the knowledge of customer feelings in local restaurants/gastronomy and the role seasonality plays in fostering such feelings. In addition, the novel methodological procedures provide insights for tourism research in discovering new dimensions in theories based on big data.

scholarly journals THE ANALYSIS OF MULTISTAKEHOLDERS’VIEW OF ECOPRENEURSHIP STARTUPS: A QUALITATIVE CASE OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PAKISTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 145-156
Author(s):  
Fazaila Shad ◽  
Shahid Jan Kakakhel ◽  
Muhammad Zahid
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Practical Implications

Ecopreneurship is an emerging field of interest in a world grappling with achieving social and economic growth, making frugal use of natural resources as well as preventing pollution simultaneously. In this qualitative study, ten multi-stakeholders of various backgrounds, including the National Incubation Center, Trade Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Peshawar, and non-government organizations were interviewed to explore the concept of ecopreneurship, and to find out the perceptions of multi-stakeholders about ecopreneurship. The study documented that the stakeholders perceive ecopreneurship as an eco-friendly business. Similarly, the ecopreneurs highlight problems due to unawareness of this concept of environment-friendly business. Likewise, there are several barriers to the sustainability of startups such as limited knowledge, lack of information, lack of awareness by the startup entrepreneurs, and limited funding for promoting sustainable enterprises ecopreneurship. Furthermore, the stakeholders advocate the role of digital technology towards the success of ecopreneurship as it provides a sustainable future through the use of new tools available for startups. The study further discusses theoretical, methodological, and practical implications in the novel concept of ecopreneurship.

Institutions as resource context

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaisa Koskela-Huotari ◽  
Stephen L Vargo
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Arrangements ◽  
Sense Making ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Formation ◽  
Service Ecosystems ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Organizing Principles

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of institutions and institutional complexity in the process through which resources-in-context get their “resourceness.” Design/methodology/approach – To shed light on the process of potential resources gaining their “resourceness,” the authors draw from two streams of literature: the service ecosystems perspective and institutional theory. Findings – The authors combine the process of resources “becoming” with the concept of institutions and conceptualize institutional arrangements, and the unique sets of practices, symbols and organizing principles they carry, as the sense-making frames of the “resourceness” of potential resources. In service ecosystems, numerous partially conflicting institutional arrangements co-exit and provide actors with alternative frames of sense-making and action, enabling the emergence of new instances of “resourceness”. Research limitations/implications – The paper suggests that “resourceness” is inseparable from the complex institutional context in which it arises. This conceptualization reveals the need for more holistic, systemic and multidisciplinary perspectives on understanding the implications of the process of resources “becoming” on value co creation, innovation and market formation. Practical implications – As the “resourceness” of potential resources arises due to the influence of institutions, managers need a more profound understanding of the complimentary and inhibiting institutional arrangements and the related practices, symbols and organizing principles that comprise the multidimensional context in which they operate. Originality/value – This paper is one of the first to focus specifically on the process of resources “becoming,” using a systemic and institutional perspective to grasp the complexity of the phenomenon.

Response of contractor behavior to hierarchical governance: effects on the performance of mega-projects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hang Yin ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Yilin Yin ◽  
Henry Liu ◽  
Binchao Deng
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Institutional Arrangement ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Hierarchical Governance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis study aims to examine the impacts of formal and informal hierarchical governances (HGs) on the performance of mega-projects and the mediating role of contractor behavior (i.e. perfunctory and consummate behaviors) in these relationships.Design/methodology/approachA total of 375 valid data entries from managers representing 375 mega-projects were analyzed through path analysis.FindingsBoth formal and informal HGs exert positive effects on the performance of mega-projects. While formal HG positively affects contractor perfunctory behavior and contractor consummate behavior, informal HG affects contractor perfunctory behavior only. Contractor behavior mediates the relationship between formal HG and project performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe impacts of potential moderators (e.g. institutional arrangement and complexity) on the relationship between HG and contractor behavior have not been considered in this study.Practical implicationsThis study is useful for owners to enhance formal HG to improve contractor perfunctory and consummate behaviors, which in turn can enhance the performance of mega-projects.Originality/valueThis study expands the knowledge of mega-project performance management from the perspective of HG. It also contributes to the literature of contractor behavior within the context of mega-projects.

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