Cultural influences on stigma of failure and entrepreneurial activity

Purpose This paper aims to draw from research on culture, stigma and entrepreneurial activity hypothesize that the relationship of with level differs by dimensions national i.e. individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance power distance. Design/methodology/approach The hypotheses were tested data 15 countries spanning over a 15-year period. Poisson regressions used. Findings Results supported for differences based “individualism,” “masculinity” “power distance” culture between failure activity. However, hypothesis “uncertainty avoidance” dimension was not supported. Originality/value Fostering entrepreneurship has been important several around world. A number factors influence phenomenon entrepreneurship. In this paper, in areas is brought together explain how may be intensified or mitigated different cultural contexts. results suggest policies attempts alleviate promoting need consider complex interactions occurring within contexts which entrepreneurs operate. Such initiatives should enhance their effectiveness.