Showing papers by "Leo Paul Dana published in 2013"
TL;DR: In this paper, a theoretical critique of the social capital literature is presented, and the authors focus on Old Harbor, Alaska, a remote outpost mainly populated by Alutiiq people, all entrepreneu...
Abstract: Our research begins with a theoretical critique of the social capital literature, and then focuses on Old Harbor, Alaska. In this remote outpost, mainly populated by Alutiiq people, all entrepreneu...
299 citations
TL;DR: In this article, women entrepreneurs in Macedonia, conditions for female entrepreneurship, perspectives for development, and an array of problems that women entrepreneurs are facing are discussed, and a survey was conducted during the period of December 2011 - March 2012, to complement secondary sources.
Abstract: This paper is about women entrepreneurs in Macedonia, conditions for female entrepreneurship, perspectives for development and an array of problems that women entrepreneurs are facing. In order to gain a better picture of current motives, problems and perspectives of Macedonian women in entrepreneurship, a survey was conducted during the period of December 2011 – March 2012, to complement secondary sources. Respondents were asked about motives for starting a business, the size of the business they run, revenues, their family status, management problems, and necessary capabilities as perceived by them. We used Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) reports to compare the indicators of entrepreneurial activity between Republic of Macedonia and other countries in the region.
163 citations
TL;DR: The authors examined a regional wine cluster against a background of industry restructuring, competition and internationalization, and used the co-opetition approach to provide a better understanding of cooperation and competition in clusters.
67 citations
01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a synopsis of the state of entrepreneurship in some Balkan countries and examine the bazaar, the firm type economy, and a variety of forms of enterprise that exist in the parallel economy, including informal economic activity, internal economic activity with no transaction, and covert economic activity.
Abstract: This chapter provides a synopsis of the state of entrepreneurship in some Balkan countries. It is noted that entrepreneurial energy exists in the Balkans, but in some countries it is not properly channeled, it can result in activities that are undesirable for the state and its society. This chapter examines the bazaar, the firm-type economy, and a variety of forms of enterprise that exist in the parallel economy, including informal economic activity, internal economic activity with no transaction, and covert economic activity.
51 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the relationship between market orientation and entrepreneurship in small to medium-sized second-generation Chinese family businesses and found that the owner-manager's socialisation patterns have a significant impact on the firm's entrepreneurial processes.
Abstract: This article examines the relationship between market orientation and entrepreneurship in small to medium-sized second-generation Chinese family businesses. Market orientation is captured through a multi-dimensional framework, which defines a spectrum between a market orientation pole and a family orientation pole. The Schumpeterian tradition is adopted in entrepreneurship investigation, which emphasises the innovation outcomes. Findings are discussed by using a socialisation view. Analysis indicates that the owner-manager’s socialisation patterns have a significant impact on the firm’s entrepreneurial processes, which nuances the relationship between market orientation and entrepreneurship in second-generation Chinese family businesses.
28 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted interviews with (legal and illegal) immigrants to Denmark, meetings with stakeholders and with experts in the field, and found that the existence of an underground economy makes it possible for semi-compliant and noncompliant immigrants to make a living.
Abstract: Based on interviews with (legal and illegal) immigrants to Denmark, meetings with stakeholders and with experts in the field, this article addresses issues regarding the underground economy. Our findings show that, in Denmark, the existence of an underground economy makes it possible for semi-compliant and non-compliant immigrants to make a living. We suggest that the underground economy in Denmark will continue to provide networks of illegal residents with opportunities for informal economic activities as trust allows entrepreneurs to function below the radar, by owning enterprises registered using the names of people who are legally in this country.
25 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify two important issues: 1) the existence of a time-lag from the date of arrival of new migrant groups before the group is able to establish some weak business ties and transform those to strong ones; and 2) the key to the success of new immigrant groups in business can be found in their multicultural and multi-linguistic competencies that lead to a higher level of mutual understanding and mutual trust relations which in turn lead to strengthening of what were initially weak ties.
Abstract: Persian carpets have long been an important commodity in the world market, largely controlled by the Tehran Carpet Bazaar and the Hamburg Free Harbour. Interviews were conducted amongst Persian carpet traders in European centres, providing a historical overview and allowing us to identify trends. The paper discusses the pre-modern bazaar and the authors observe changes in the sector as Persian carpets can now be sourced from new entrants competing with traditional manufacturers. We identify two important issues: 1) the existence of a time-lag from the date of arrival of new migrant groups before the group is able to establish some weak business ties and transform those to strong ones; 2) the key to the success of new immigrant groups in business can be found in their multicultural and multi-linguistic competencies that lead to a higher level of mutual understanding and mutual trust relations which in turn lead to a strengthening of what were initially weak ties.
24 citations
05 Mar 2013
TL;DR: Informal exchange in developing countries and transitional economies has long been an important subject of interest for researchers (de Soto 1989, de Soto 1990, this article ) and there are nevertheless benefi ts derived from this kind of activity.
Abstract: Informal exchange in developing countries and transitional economies has
long been an important subject of interest for researchers (de Soto 1989;
Foster 1948; Foster 1961; Geertz 1962; Koo and Smith 1983; Morris and
Pitt 1995; Portes, Castells and Benton 1989; Rosser, Rosser and Ahmed
2000; Tokman, 1978). Although the level of technology involved is often
limited, there are nevertheless benefi ts derived from this kind of activity.
At the household level, informal entrepreneurship can reduce poverty (see
Mutungi and Ghaye, Chapter 16). Thai and Turkina (see Chapter 1) confi rm that informal entrepreneurship is more vibrant in poorer countries than
elsewhere. As suggested by Ayande (see Chapter 15), informal entrepreneurs
may remain in this sector and never formalize due to a lack of managerial
knowledge.
18 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on entrepreneurship education at universities in Japan and present the statusquo of some universities advanced in entrepreneurship education and describe entrepreneurship education in the NBS (Graduate School of Business) course at Nihon University, one of the leading universities in this domain.
Abstract: In this paper, we focus on entrepreneurship education at universities in Japan. In this country, entrepreneurship in terms of willingness to take the risk of setting up a business is at the lowest level in international comparison surveys such as the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. This tendency to have a lack of entrepreneurship among Japanese people is based on the traditional cultural climate which is not necessarily favourable for entrepreneurs. The era of economic expansion needs another period of vitality after overcoming the crisis and stagnation since the beginning of the 1990s after the collapse of a so-called bubble economy. Under these circumstances, the necessary entrepreneurship education has been enhanced and developed at Japanese universities. Firstly, we overview the background behind the lack of entrepreneurship in Japan and explain how the necessity of entrepreneurship education is treated. Secondly, we analyse the development of entrepreneurship education at universities in Japan and sum up the supporting policies and also the general state of entrepreneurship courses. Thirdly, we present the status-quo of some universities advanced in entrepreneurship education. Lastly, we describe entrepreneurship education in the NBS (Graduate School of Business) course at Nihon University, one of the leading universities in Japan in this domain.
13 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the underground economy in Belgium and found that illegal foreign workers identifying opportunities and fulfilling market needs in a variety of sectors, including the building sector, cleaning houses, delivery jobs, garage business horticulture, hotels, industrial cleaning, and social work.
Abstract: This article investigates the underground economy in Belgium. Although several government initiatives are attempting to combat underground economic activities, we found illegal foreign workers identifying opportunities and fulfilling market needs. Underground employment thus thrives in a variety of sectors, including the building sector, cleaning houses, delivery jobs, garage business horticulture, hotels, industrial cleaning, and social work.
13 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a longitudinale model of the evolution of clusters vitivinicoles is presented, notamment de la relation de coopetion entre les membres du cluster, dans le temps.
Abstract: Resume L’etude du cas de Waipara contribue a la comprehension de l’evolution des clusters vitivinicoles, notamment de la relation de coopetion entre les membres du cluster, dans le temps. L’etude longitudinale s’appuie sur deux temps de collecte de donnees primaires issues d’entretiens semi-directifs. Il apparait que la formalisation des actions du cluster et le renforcement de la collaboration entre ses membres contribuent au developpement d’un etat d’esprit collaboratif. Ce renforcement de la collaboration freine la competition alors que celle-ci semble pourtant indispensable au succes de la strategie coopetitive.
01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explored the relationship between co-competitive networks, competitive behaviour and performance and showed that the competitive aggressive behaviour directly and positively influences firm's performance. And they also showed that being performing in a co-operative network for an enterprise involves being both very cooperative and very aggressive.
Abstract: 9 Corresponding author : frederic.le roy@univ-monpt1.fr Journal of Social Management / Revue Europeenne des Sciences sociales et du management 63 This research explores the relationship between coopetitive networks, competitive behaviour and performance. The field of study is the mobile telephony industry. All the companies in this industry have being studied over the period 2000-2006. The method used is the structured content analysis of their competitive and cooperative actions and reactions. The results show that centrality in coopetitive networks has a positive impact on competitive aggressive behaviour. They also show that the central position in a coopetitive networks has a direct positive effect on performance. They finally show that the competitive aggressive behaviour directly and positively influences firm’s performance. These results show that being performing in a coopetitive network for an enterprise involves being both very cooperative and very aggressive.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the strategy formation process in SMEs with reference to the impact of the micro-politics of ownership and control, and argue that during periods when power positions are evolving, a key factor is the duration for the power structure to settle.
Abstract: This paper aims to examine the strategy formation process in SMEs with reference to the impact of the micro-politics of ownership and control. Based on 34 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with senior managers from nine small firms during the course of three years, this article examines issues of ownership and control and the resulting punctuation upon strategy formation processes that occurs when these issues are in disequilibrium. The paper begins to redress the imbalance in the literature that has neglected the impact of micro-politics in SMEs’ strategy formation processes. The authors then argue that – during periods when power positions are evolving – a key factor is the duration for the power structure to settle. Whilst accepting that these shifts are inevitable in organisations, an extended period of redistribution of power – and the politics associated with that – can cause strategic drift.
TL;DR: The Lublin Coca-Cola Bottlers plc as mentioned in this paper adopted a strategy of rising pattern advertising from a universal prototype enabled local experts to determine adaptations necessary for the Lublin geographic area.
Abstract: Presents an insight into the growth of the Coca‐Cola company and discusses differing consumer attitudes towards the consumption of Coca‐Cola. In 1994 The Coca‐Cola Company had allocated US$300 million for expansion in Poland; however, at that time there were groups of Polish youths and young adults who looked down on the American way, and preferred to preserve their own identity and heritage; many would rather support a local cola brand than buy a Coke. The Lublin Coca‐Cola Bottlers plc therefore faced particular problems in their attempt to increase sales of the product. Adopting a strategy of rising pattern advertising from a universal prototype enabled local experts to determine adaptations necessary for the Lublin geographic area.