| Author : | Lau, V. P.; Shaffer, M. A. |
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| Category : | Conference Paper |
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| Year / Month : | 2008 |
| Source : | Academy of International Business 2008 Annual Meeting, Milan, Italy. |
Abstract
- Drawing upon resource-based theory, social cognitive theory, and mature theory, we theorized that entrepreneurial growth (personal and firm growth) was shaped by entrepreneurial readiness with etic inputs, comprising entrepreneurial capability (social network and competence) and entrepreneurial willingness (intrinsic motivation and career commitment), and emic inputs, comprising indigenous capability (guanxi) and indigenous willingness (fear of losing mianzi). In Study 1, we collected self-assessed data from entrepreneurs in Shanghai (N=200). In study 2, we collected multiple-sourced data from entrepreneurs and employees in Hong Kong (N=158). Hierarchical regression analysis was used. Hypotheses were supported across Study 1 and 2 in general. Results revealed important insights into entrepreneurial readiness and growth in the Chinese context that might stimulate future international business studies.
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