Entrepreneurial coaching for innovation in SMEs: development and validation of a measurement scale

IF 5 3区 管理学 Q1 BUSINESS
Mohammad Azizi, Hamid Hosseinloo, Jane F. Maley, Marina Dabić
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Abstract

Purpose

Coaching is a widespread form of human development that has grown considerably in recent years. However, it is not well understood in entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and little is known about the success factors for coaching in SMEs. Thus, this article presents a theoretical framework for coaching SMEs. The paper reports on a study carried out to develop and validate a coaching model for entrepreneurship in SMEs.

Design/methodology/approach

A mixed methods approach was undertaken in SMEs in the Iranian pharmaceutical industry. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the samples and the model's dimensions.

Findings

The results show five chief constructs of the entrepreneurial coaching model. In particular, the authors determine the importance of early goal setting and identify the essential characteristics of an effective entrepreneurial coach.

Research limitations/implications

Firstly, the data relied solely on the pharmacy industry in Iran, indicating a need for future studies to explore coaching programs across various industries and countries. Additionally, a quantitative aspect of the research involved participants answering questionnaires based on their perceptions. This subjective nature introduces a potential for inaccuracies in participants' perceptions and expectations. Furthermore, the inherent bias of program stakeholders may have led to exaggerated responses. To mitigate these issues, it would be beneficial to conduct experimental and longitudinal research, which could address these concerns more effectively.

Practical implications

By utilizing a theoretical framework, the authors goal is to define the essential features of coaching in SMEs and compare it to other developmental interventions to highlight both commonalities and distinctions. This approach addresses the recent suggestions in coaching literature to distinguish coaching practices tailored for particular groups, specifically entrepreneurs involved in SMEs.

Originality/value

This study contributes to understanding the essential features for successful entrepreneurial coaching in SMEs.

中小企业创新的创业辅导:测量量表的开发与验证
教学是近年来发展迅速的一种广泛的人类发展形式。然而,在创业和中小企业(SMEs)中,人们对辅导的理解并不充分,对中小企业中辅导的成功因素知之甚少。因此,本文提出了中小企业培训的理论框架。本文报告了一项为开发和验证中小企业创业指导模型而进行的研究。设计/方法/方法伊朗制药业的中小企业采用了混合方法。采用验证性因子分析(CFA)对样本和模型的维度进行验证。研究结果显示了创业辅导模型的五个主要结构。特别是,作者确定了早期目标设定的重要性,并确定了有效的创业教练的基本特征。研究局限性/意义首先,数据仅依赖于伊朗的制药行业,这表明需要未来的研究来探索不同行业和国家的教练计划。此外,研究的定量方面涉及参与者根据他们的看法回答问卷。这种主观性可能会导致参与者的认知和期望不准确。此外,项目涉众的固有偏见可能导致了夸大的反应。为了缓解这些问题,进行实验和纵向研究将是有益的,可以更有效地解决这些问题。实践意义通过运用理论框架,作者的目标是定义中小企业培训的基本特征,并将其与其他发展干预措施进行比较,以突出共性和区别。这种方法解决了最近在指导文献中提出的建议,以区分为特定群体量身定制的指导实践,特别是涉及中小企业的企业家。独创性/价值本研究有助于理解中小企业成功创业辅导的基本特征。
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CiteScore
10.40
自引率
17.60%
发文量
107
期刊介绍: The subject of innovation is receiving increased interest both from companies because of their increased awareness of the impact of innovation in determining market success and also from the research community. Academics are increasingly beginning to place innovation as a priority area in their research agenda. This impetus has been partly fuelled by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) who have designated innovation as one of nine research areas in their research initiative schemes.
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