Search for dissertations about: "entrepreneurs"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 197 swedish dissertations containing the word entrepreneurs.

  2. 21. Opportunity creation as a mixed embedding process : A study of immigrant entrepreneurs in Sweden

    Author : Quang V. D. Evansluong; Caroline Wigren-Kristoferson; Marcela Ramirez-Pasillas; Monder Ram; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; immigrant entrepreneurship; opportunity creation; entrepreneurial opportunity; social integration; Sweden; mixed embeddedness; mixed embedding; företagsekonomi; immigrant entrepreneurship; opportunity creation; entrepreneurial opportunity; Social integration; sweden; mixed embeddedness; mixed embedding;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurial opportunities are frequently noted and addressed in the literature of immigrant entrepreneurship; however, little is known about how these entrepreneurial opportunities come into existence and how immigrant entrepreneurs create such opportunities. The purpose of this thesis is to examine why and how immigrant entrepreneurs create entrepreneurial opportunities through embedding processes in the home country and the host country. READ MORE

  4. 22. The entrepreneurial financing of the immigrant entrepreneurs : An ambidexterity perspective

    Author : Bryan Malki; Timur Uman; Daniel Pittino; Monder Ram; Natalia Vershinina; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The idea of this dissertation originates from the intriguing conflict in practical, political, and academic discourses surrounding immigrant entrepreneurship. This conflict comprises two simultaneously opposing narratives: one acknowledging the substantial barriers impeding immigrant entrepreneurs’ (IEs’) efforts to access finance, and another lauding their remarkable contributions to the economies of host countries. READ MORE

  5. 23. Compulsory Education and Jack-of-all-trades Entrepreneurs

    Author : Robin Douhan; Bertil Holmlund; Nils Gottfries; Åsa Rosén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

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  6. 24. What if your world is outside the oyster? : How highly educated and skilled first-generation immigrant entrepreneurs develop opportunities in knowledge-intensive sectors

    Author : Reema Akhtar; Maria Frostling; Martin Johanson; Per Servais; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; first-generation immigrant entrepreneurs; highly educated and skilled immigrants; opportunity development; recognition of business idea; evaluation of business idea; weak social ties; strong social ties; prior work experience; education; Business Administration; företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : In the previous decades, immigration has increased significantly from non-EU countries to Western countries including Sweden. Due to different backgrounds, immigrant´s economic integration is even more important for their financial support and the economic growth of the host country. READ MORE

  7. 25. Determinants of exploitation of innovative venture ideas : A study of nascent entrepreneurs in an advisory system

    Author : Zarina Osmonalieva; Esbjörn Segelod; Tommy D. Andersson; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : nascent entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial self-efficacy; opportunity variation; exploitation; industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Economics and Organisations;

    Abstract : This study contributes to nascent entrepreneurship research by investigating factors on the individual and opportunity levels of analysis that determine the exploitation of innovative venture ideas. As a result of the literature review three theoretical perspectives were chosen to organize the factors: human and social capital, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and domain definition strategy. READ MORE