The Context of Entrepreneurial Processes: One Size does not Fit All

Abstract

Past entrepreneurship research has emphasized the importance of the context of the entrepreneur (e.g., personality) along with environmental characteristics as predictors of the success of new ventures. Additional literature has expanded our understanding of how implementation processes such as business planning, social networking, and external financing may be key to new venture performance. This paper offers 12 propositions that link these two literatures. Specifically, we argue that the personality and goals of the entrepreneur, as well as the dynamism and munificence of the environment, may affect how well implementation processes enhance new venture performance.

Citation

Fabian, F. and Achidi Ndofor, H. (2007), "The Context of Entrepreneurial Processes: One Size does not Fit All", Lumpkin, G.T. and Katz, J.A. (Ed.) Entrepreneurial Strategic Processes (Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence and Growth, Vol. 10), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 249-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1074-7540(07)10010-6