Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore innovativeness and entrepreneurial tendencies among different national cultures. A survey instrument was administered on a sample of 731 business students from several countries in Asian, Baltic, USA, Nordic and Middle, South and East European countries. Respondents completed the questionnaire which focused on innovativeness and proactiveness as well as
entrepreneurial risk-taking, growth and intention to start a business. Results indicated various statistically significant differences between cultures. The paper highlights country specific strategies for enhancing entrepreneurship.
entrepreneurial risk-taking, growth and intention to start a business. Results indicated various statistically significant differences between cultures. The paper highlights country specific strategies for enhancing entrepreneurship.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Small Firm Internationalisation and International Entrepreneurship |
Subtitle of host publication | Managing Sustainable Innovation |
Editors | Emin Akçaoğlu, Rainer Wehner |
Publisher | Würzburg International Business Press |
Pages | 44-52 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-949864-04-9 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | Würzburg International Business Forum - Duration: 1 Sept 2022 → … |
Conference
Conference | Würzburg International Business Forum |
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Period | 1/09/22 → … |
Keywords
- innovation
- entrepreneurship
- cultural differences