The purpose of this paper is to explore the influential factors on entrepreneurial spirit of wood and paper industries students in two universities, namely Agriculture and natural resources faculty of Tehran University and Shahid Rajaiee teacher training University. A sample of 100 students were selected from a target population of 572 students using the Cochran formula. The respondents were...

In this study, we extend the expert information processing theory approach to entrepreneurial cognition research. Through an empirical exploration of the new transaction commitment mindset among business people in the Canada, Mexico and the US. Using ANCOVA, MANOVA and Hierarchical Regression analysis of data from a cross-sectional sample of 417 respondents, our results provide a foundation for...

Today, interesting and important interconnections have been made that promise great leaps forward for innovation systems and entrepreneurial ecosystems especially operating at the regional or sub-national level of the space economy. Of course, there are politics in such relationships. Most notable are those that are critical of anything that “interferes” with market hegemony (neoliberal bias) w...

A growing body of evidence has recently emerged suggesting a shifting government role in science, technology and innovation policy, from a passive investor to a pro-active entrepreneur that initiates and supports wide-ranging and targeted interventions with a multiplier effect in the economy This paper provides new insights into the dynamics of this shift by presenting the experience of the Fle...

Innovative use of resources to pursue opportunities has become vital for all organizations. Even large traditional firms operating in stable and mature markets increasingly stress entrepreneurial initiative as a key element in their strategic long-term orientation. While traditional management literature has identified contextual features that foster entrepreneurial activity, little research ha...

Background: Entrepreneurship as a pillar of the development process in society derives from a socio-cultural context and ethics as a dimension of culture has a vibrant role in entrepreneurship. Therefore, the present study was designed to identify the factors that influence ethical entrepreneurial intention.  Method: A qualitative research approach was conducted using the data base method. The...

Economic development and market changes have led to the need generate entrepreneurial ideas in order meet changing customer demands. However, these are not seen as opportunities for generating ideas. Therefore, purpose of this study is identify determine most important elements process forming Mixed-method research that involved modified Delphi technique, nominal group technique interpretive st...

The high capacity of the agricultural sector in Kermanshah Province needs more attention for some reasons including weather and climate conditions, access to fertile lands, and ready-made labor force. The current research seeks to achieve a major strategy for the development of entrepreneurship activities in the agricultural sector of Kermanshah Province. To reach end a mixed research method wa...