The role of social and human capital among nascent entrepreneurs
Contribuinte(s) |
Davidsson, Per Gordon, Scott R. Bergmann, Heiko |
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Data(s) |
2011
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Resumo |
This study examines nascent entrepreneurship by comparing individuals engaged in nascent activities (n=380) with a control group (n=608), after screening a sample from the general population (n=30,427). The study then follows the developmental process of nascent entrepreneurs for 18 months. Bridging and bonding social capital, consisting of both strong and weak ties, was a robust predictor for nascent entrepreneurs, as well as for advancing through the start-up process. With regard to outcomes like first sale or showing a profit, only one aspect of social capital, viz. being a member of a business network, had a statistically significant positive effect. The study supports human capital in predicting entry into nascent entrepreneurship, but only weakly for carrying the start-up process towards successful completion. |
Identificador | |
Publicador |
Edward Elgar |
Relação |
http://www.e-elgar.com/bookentry_mainUS.lasso?id=13959 Davidsson, Per & Honig, Benson (2011) The role of social and human capital among nascent entrepreneurs. In Davidsson, Per, Gordon, Scott R., & Bergmann, Heiko (Eds.) Nascent Entrepreneurship. Edward Elgar, pp. 310-339. |
Fonte |
Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship; QUT Business School; School of Management |
Palavras-Chave | #150304 Entrepreneurship #Nascent Entrepreneurship #Start-up Process #Social Capital #Human Capital |
Tipo |
Book Chapter |