{"title":"Identification and Measurement of the Self-employed in the UK","authors":"D. Brooksbank","doi":"10.1080/14632440010023208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440010023208","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an updated examination of self-employment, concentrating in particular on the UK. It opens with some observations about the type of person who may be suited to self-employment and then provides a commentary and analysis of empirical evidence on incidence, demographic features and social trends. The article concentrates primarily on the multifarious ways in which 'economists' have attempted to analyse this data and presents a contemporary assessment of their findings.","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"118 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128140398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knowledge Creation in Small Manufacturing Firms During Product Innovation: An Empirical Analysis of Cause-effect Relationships Among its Determinants","authors":"E. Corti, C. Storto","doi":"10.1080/14632440010023190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440010023190","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the findings of a study aimed at investigating the influence that some factors describing the cognitive, social and management environment during technical problem-solving have on the generation of new knowledge in small manufacturing firms. The study remains exploratory in its nature and a starting point for further research on the subject. Indeed, the insights obtained so far from the results, even though appearing quite stimulating and interesting for a reflection, do not fully disclose all the aspects of the process leading to knowledge creation in small firms. In a previous study we examined the direct impact of these factors upon knowledge generation. In this paper we examine their mediated impact. Using path analysis we test an 'a priori' theoretical model of influence of some constructs on knowledge generation. We show that two cognitive factors - context uncertainty and ambiguity - affect the amount and quality of knowledge generated during technical problem-solving through th...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"79 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124282224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Learning Networks - A Metaphor for Inter Organizational Development in SMEs","authors":"J. Tell","doi":"10.1080/14632440010028302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440010028302","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to highlight the importance of external relations and the qualitative elements of dialogue for the development of SMEs. This is achieved by using the metaphor of learning networks as a base for facilitating inter and intra organisational company development. The paper draws on a five-year field study, where the emergence and workings of inter-organisational networks were followed from a participant perspective with special emphasis being placed on the outcome for SMEs of participating in a learning network. The focus of these networks was on experience exchange and joint knowledge creation, as well as business relations. A significant outcome of this inter-organisational networking was the sharing of knowledge and visions on how to work on development combined with an emphasis on the role of external relations for internal company development, i.e. the possibilities of using networks as a development tool. These relations have also proved to be an effective medium for sharing experience an...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116114405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Building Networks for Innovation Diffusion in Europe: Learning from the SPRINT Programme","authors":"F. Steward, S. Conway","doi":"10.1080/14632440010023226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440010023226","url":null,"abstract":"This paper concerns the building of organizational networks for the diffusion of innovation across national boundaries. In particular, it reports on an investigation of the Specific Project Action Line (SPAL); an exploratory initiative within the SPRINT programme which sought to improve the understanding and operation of the diffusion of innovation across national boundaries in Europe. The paper draws upon social network theory and evaluations of earlier networking initiatives within the SPRINT programme in order to inform the analysis of three SPAL projects. An important aspect of the study was the development of the network graphic as an analytical tool for the representation and comparison of project networks over time and between project. It is concluded that network diversity, network configuration, and the management of the networking process are all key and inter-related network themes that influence the diffusion of innovation across national boundaries. However, the cases highlight the problem of...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127743061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insiders vs Outsiders: Director Relationships in Small, Entrepreneurial Companies","authors":"D. Deakins, E. O'neill, P. Mileham","doi":"10.1080/14632440050119587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440050119587","url":null,"abstract":"The paper provides an analysis of the role of 'outside' or non-executive directors and their relationship with Chief Executive officers (CEOs) and entrepreneurs in small growth companies. In a European context, literature on the role of outsiders in the Board of Directors is beginning to emerge through recent studies into relationships between insiders and outsiders on Boards, especially on the importance of trust in relationships and on Board members' roles. In the USA, partly due to the more advanced nature of the venture capital sector, research has focused on the value-added that may result from the addition of 'outside' directors to the entrepreneurial team. This paper discusses findings from a matched sample of 46 interviews with a core sample of 23 companies with matched entrepreneurs/CEOs and non-executive directors to unlock the black box of director relationships. Findings are placed in a European SME context where greater attention has been placed for future development in developing longer-ter...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114825417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Optimal Staging of Venture Capital Financing when Entrepreneurs Extract Private Benefits from Their Firms","authors":"G. Giudici, S. Paleari","doi":"10.1080/14632440050119578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440050119578","url":null,"abstract":"Two of the most common features of venture capital are staged capital infusion and active monitoring. These mechanisms are used to mitigate agency conflicts among entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, especially in innovative start-up firms. The aim of this work is to develop a theoretical model of the agency relationship between the venture capitalist (VC) and the entrepreneur (E), which takes into account both the value added by the VC in the post-investment phase and the incentives for the VC to allocate his scarce time between improving current ventures and evaluating new investment opportunities. The model shows the existence for the VC of an optimal level of attention to dedicate to his portfolio's ventures, measured by the length and the number of financial rounds. The VC's optimal choice does not match the E's expectations, whose objective function depends both on the firm's equity stake he retains, and on the value of private benefits extracted from the venture. The results are coherent with the...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126257257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Asian Female Entrepreneurs and Women in Business — an Exploratory Study","authors":"S. Dhaliwal","doi":"10.1080/14632440050119604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440050119604","url":null,"abstract":"The 'growth' of Asian enterprises has been a much commented upon feature of the small business population. Asian entrepreneurs have been eulogized by the popular press keen to laud free enterprise heroes. More detached academic commentary has also sought to identify the key success factors for this entrepreneurial minority. Much less conspicuous has been the role that female Asian entrepreneurs and Asian women working in 'family' businesses play. This exploratory study focuses upon the often-neglected issue of the contribution of Asian women to both entrepreneurship and the management of family businesses. In order to illuminate the position of Asian women in business a series of interviews were undertaken with two particular groups: Asian women entrepreneurs in their own right; and Asian women working in family enterprises. Issues explored with Asian women entrepreneurs include their background, their influences, the factors that facilitated or inhibited their decision to become self-employed, their expe...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126469034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technology-Based Firms Located on Science Parks: The Applicability of Bullock's 'Soft-Hard' Model","authors":"P. Westhead, S. Batstone, F. Martin","doi":"10.1080/14632440050119550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440050119550","url":null,"abstract":"Property-based initiatives or 'incubators' such as Science Parks (adjacent to universities) have been established by their sponsors to promote higher education institute (HEI) and industry linkages as well as the formation and development of technology-based firms. Science Parks reflect an assumption that technological innovation stems from scientific research (for example, in a HEI) and that Parks can provide the catalytic incubator environment for the transformation of 'pure' research into production, generating the externality benefits within the Parks and the local economies. An extension to the linear model of innovation is provided by Bullock (1983). This study explores the applicability of the Bullock model which suggests firms established to provide 'soft' services transform over time to provide 'hard' manufactured products. A comparative static data set of technology-based firms interviewed in 1986 and 1992 located on and off Science Parks in the UK is explored to test presented hypotheses. The B...","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130624155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characteristics of Managers as Determinants of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Some Spanish Evidence","authors":"M. Entrialgo, E. Fernández, C. J. Vázquez","doi":"10.1080/14632440050119596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440050119596","url":null,"abstract":"Despite extensive research in recent years, very little is known to date about the features which account for the entrepreneurial orientation in the firm, although previous studies have shown that managers exhibiting entrepreneurial orientation can be distinguished from other managers in their objectives. This work, on a sample of 233 firms, studies the relationship between the psychological characteristics of the manager of a SME and its entrepreneurial orientation. In particular, the following characteristics are analysed: locus of control, need for achievement and tolerance of ambiguity. The results indicate that the most entrepreneurial firms are managed by individuals with a greater locus of control, a higher need for achievement and a greater tolerance of ambiguity.","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114830701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Influencing the Internationalization Choices of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: The Case of the Irish Hotel Industry","authors":"C. O'Gorman, Lorraine McTiernan","doi":"10.1080/14632440050119569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14632440050119569","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study is to explore the usefulness of Dunning's (1977, 1988, 1993) eclectic paradigm of international production in explaining the pattern and extent of internationalization by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A study of Irish hotel groups suggests that the resource deficiencies that characterize SMEs impact on the internationalization choices made by management, affecting the what, where and how of their foreign value-added activities. The results of this study are contrasted with the findings of Dunning and Kundu's (1995) study of international hotel groups. The findings suggest that SMEs may lack ownership advantages that can readily be developed into sustainable competitive advantage in international markets. It is concluded that SMEs seeking success in international markets must develop both an ownership advantage that will transfer to international markets, and the organizational capacity necessary to support an internationalization strategy.","PeriodicalId":131401,"journal":{"name":"Enterprise and Innovation Management Studies","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129587532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}