The Power of Entrepreneurship begins by addressing the idea that the rejection of change is likely to occur when opportunity seizing by analyzer organization is accompanied by proactive strategic typologies. Strategic changes in digitization are also discussed in respect to the case of the Microsoft Corporation strategic transformation initiated with the goal of moving beyond the niche associated with Office products to outstrip the market of cloud technologies from its leader, Amazon Web Services. The authors go on to explore how the discipline of entrepreneurship has evolved, the role of entrepreneurship education, and how research skills could facilitate the development of entrepreneurial culture and innovation. This compilation also measures entrepreneurship performance in Vietnam at the national level through a new approach, the Global Entrepreneurship Development Index. Results indicate that nine bottlenecks of fourteen pillars are performing with very low scores, in which the highest policy priority is given for including risk acceptance, opportunity perception, internationalization and technology absorption. Brief reviews of the evolution of local economic development policies and practices and of quantitative entrepreneurial research are followed by a case study to reflect the value of such analyses. It examines proportional relationships between demographics, entrepreneurial development and economics and provides evidence that entrepreneurship in South Africa is not limited.
Author(s): Daan Dirksen
Series: Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 304
City: New York
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
Heterogeneous Analyzer Typology Organization: The Role of Strategic Entrepreneurship
Abstract
Introduction
Strategic Innovation and Strategic Entrepreneurship Construct Dimensions
Strategic Innovation
Strategic Entrepreneurship Construct Dimensions
Miles and Snow Strategic Typology
Analyzer
Heterogeneous Analyzer Typology and Strategic Enrepreneurship
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statement 4
Statement 5
Statement 6
EPFL Entrepreneurial, Engineering and Administrative Problem Case Study
EPFL Entrepreneurial Problem
EPFL Administrative Problem
EPFL Engineering Problem
Discussion, Implications and Limitations
References
Chapter 2
Entrepreneurship and Research Skills in SMEs
Abstract
Introduction
The Role of the Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship in the Future Workplace
A Critical Review of Current Entrepreneurship Education
SME and Workplace Oriented Learning
Achieving Workplace-Oriented Research Skills - An Example
Case Study: Developing an Entrepreneurial Culture in SMEs: Smart Research as a 21st Century Skill for Business
Module 1: Using Research to Identify Future Opportunities
Module 2: Smart Methods to Gather and Analyzing Data
Collecting Data (Primary and Secondary)
Data Driven Decision Making
Design of Implementation Solution or Business Idea
Module 3: Managing Your Research Project
Module 4: Evaluating Success & Feature Opportunities
Conclusion and Future Work
Acknowledgment
References
About the Authors
Chapter 3
Applying the Global Entrepreneurship Development Index Methodology to Assess the Entrepreneurship Performance in Vietnam
Abstract
Introduction
The Basic Description of the Global Entrepreneurship Development Index Methodology
The Data and Research Methodology
Entrepreneurial Performance in Vietnam
Nine Institutional Variables
The Penalty for Bottleneck (PFB) Methodology
Conclusion
References
Biographical Sketch
Chapter 4
Local Economic Development Theory and Practice in South Africa: Forcing Square Pegs into Round Holes?
Abstract
Introduction
Local Economic Development (LED) Policies and Practices in South Africa
The Santa Fe Institute Quantitative Research on Cities
Quantitative Information/Research about South African Towns
Case Study to Illustrate the Importance of Enterprise Orderliness
Selection of an Illustrative Case Study and Approach Used
The Relationship between Demographics and Entrepreneurial Development
The Relationship between Demographics and Economics
Are the Often-Stated Views about Entrepreneurship in South Africa Flawed?
Entrepreneurial Spaces
Enterprise Churn Rates
The Relationship between Enterprise Types (Enterprise Richness) and Total Enterprises
Enterprise Richness, Productive Knowledge and the Impact of Poverty on Enterprise Dynamics
Theoretical Argument
The Link with Productive Knowledge
Scenario Analysis
The Possibility of a Flawed LED Paradigm
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5
Who Is an Acadepreneur?
Towards a Conceptual Framework of Acadepreneurship
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Genesis of the “Entrepreneurial University”
3. Scope and Limits of the Concept of
“Academic Entrepreneurship”
4. Towards a Definition of “Acadepreneurship” and “Acadepreneur”
5. The Essential Characteristics of the Acadepreneur
5.1. The Acadepreneur Is a Member of the University
5.2. The Acadepreneur Creates a New Activity (Type-1) or Overtakes an Existing One (Type-2)
5.3. The Acadepreneur Gets into Business with a New (Type-3) or an Existing (Type-4) Activity
5.4. The Acadepreneur Must Create New Value or Capture an Existing One
5.5. Acadepreneur Is a Risk Taker
5.6. The Acadepreneur Undergoes Significant Changes
6. Acadepreneur versus Manager
Conclusion
References
Biographical Sketch
Chapter 6
The Role of Venture-Sitters in Creating and Managing Knowledge Ecosystems for High-Expectations Start-Ups
Abstract
Introduction
Who are Venture-Sitters?
What are the Aims of Venture-Sitters?
What are the Main Obstacles Faced by Venture-Sitters?
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7
An Epistemological Criticism of Social Entrepreneurship: Is Social Entrepreneurship a Sound and Scientific Field of Research?
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Methodology
4. Results and Discussion
4.1. Is “Social Entrepreneurship” an Oxymoron?
4.1.1. Discourse Analysis and SE
4.1.2. Bibliometrics and SE
4.2. Characteristics of SE Knowledge
4.2.1. Epistemological Justification for SE as Knowledge
4.2.1.1. Internalism
4.2.1.2. Externalism
4.2.1.3. Evidentialism
4.2.1.4. Reliabilism
4.2.2. The Nature of SE
4.3. Sources of Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge
4.3.1. Empericism and SE
4.3.2. Rationalism and SE
4.3.3. Skepticism and SE
4.3.4. Intuitive Knowledge
4.3.5. Logical Knowledge
4.3.6. Empirical Knowledge
4.3.7. SE Knowledge Classification
4.4. SE Knowledge: Structure and Limitations
4.4.1. SE and Representation
4.4.2. SE Terminology
4.5. Contributing Epistemology-Making Concepts for SE
4.5.1. Essentialism and SE
4.5.2. Social Constructivism and SE
4.5.3. Social Epistemology and SE
4.5.4. The Social Context and SE
4.5.5. Epistemic Contextualism and SE
4.5.6. Scientism and SE
4.5.7. Theory-Makings and SE
4.5.8. Reflexivity and SE
Conclusion
References
Index
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