This paper aims to identify the indicators of the theory of planned behavior which are common among successful entrepreneurs as role models in order to help the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. This study uses an applied research method, integrated data, and descriptive data analysis. Initially, in accordance with the purposive approach of typical case sampling, semi-structured int...

this research aims to develop a theory of talent management. the research method is qualitative based on grounded theory. data were gathered in investment market as theoric sampling and 16 interviews were done by managers of investment market. the results of open, axial and selective coding lead to develop dual-core hr architecture theory. based on this theory, organizations should differentiat...

Urban and rural areas differ in economic, social and environmental terms. Due to the diverging dynamics in urban and rural areas, the social and economic distance between them might increase in the future even more. Rural entrepreneurs with linkages to urban areas are able to bridge the rural–urban divide by accessing some of the urban features, such as knowledge and markets, while at the same ...

Venture creation is an entrepreneurial process initiated by nascent entrepreneurs to identify and exploit opportunities. Beliefs of opportunity feasibility are found facilitate new venture emergence in developed economy contexts. This paper examines how beliefs influence emerging context. The results the Chinese Panel Study Entrepreneurial Dynamics show that negatively related speed resource ac...

A local civic organization, Greater Philadelphia First, engaged us to study the knowledge economy of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region and make recommendations on ways to improve its rate of growth. To structure our thinking and the interviews with local entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and others, using soft operations research techniques, we developed a framework for collecting ideas through...

E-government is a popular topic in the political agenda, but often the e-services have been made more from the government point of view and are technology driven. Thematic developments which would take into account the special needs of entrepreneurs and would therefore help to reduce their administrative burdens are missing. The current analyses used customer-oriented approach to understand wha...