Advancing entrepreneurial career success: the role of passion, persistence, and risk-taking propensity
01 Jan 2021-Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review (Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie - Krakow University of Economics)-Vol. 9, Iss: 2, pp 135-150
About: This article is published in Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review.The article was published on 2021-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 8 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Persistence (psychology).
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TL;DR: In this article , a case study of VK Sofa makers is presented, which is an attempt to create a document of a company started by a young entrepreneur in Mangalore with a determination to create jobs for himself and others; documenting is an essential process for others to learn and understand.
Abstract: Purpose: Many successful businesses in India were less documented; hence this is an attempt to create a document of a company started by a young entrepreneur in Mangalore with a determination to create jobs for himself and others; documenting is an essential process for others to learn and understand and hence this analysis of VK Sofa makers is an attempt as a case study document for anyone and everyone who wishes to know in-depth about the company process. Similar case studies have been studied on young entrepreneurs, to know various types of entrepreneurs; therefore, it is critical to understand the process followed by departments as a Manu-Retailer organization, from manufacturing to selling, a value chain that generates customer value and a great business. Retail is a competitive business and needs to be managed and modified as per the seasons and customer needs; therefore, the purpose is to know; the depth of this mastery by the team over the years' Manufacturing is a challenge and a, strength in terms of standardization in sofa making; hence can Indian Companies like VK sofa makers export like other nations like Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and many more nations. Keep global customer needs in mind as customization; for Global markets where requirements are unique: foldable sofas, metal sofas, garden sofas. Marketing both online and offline, channelizing the marketing and sales effort would be the key; pure leather sofas for business or just pleasure or daily use at home or office made. Hence can, VK Sofa Makers; make sofas'; that can be shaped and be user-friendly, as well as a match; the needs of business travelers who stay in Hotels for business, touring, and just sightseeing. Are the VK sofa products designed ergonomically, and how best can they be further customized along with metal or garden furniture is also being analyzed. Hence the purpose is to study- VK Sofa Makers is in-depth with a comparative study of enterprises; that are similar across the markets.
Design/Methodology/ Approach: The approach followed in making this case study was observations of the processes followed, speaking to various employees, vendors, and the owner himself. Open questions were asked to many of them, either directly or indirectly, involved in sofa- the making process.
Findings/ Results: It has been seen and learned; that the model is a replicable model by any person who garners and attempts the same kind of effort, results are to be achieved; in the process.
Originality: This is a first attempt to study VK Sofa Makers; as a case study; that is not known to the academic world, as well as the world in general. The research scholar; has put- in efforts to make sure the saga of success is- spread; for the greater glory of such business models that could be; replicated in other areas of products or services.
Paper Type: Case study method of understanding customization process at VK Sofa makers.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors empirically verify the impact of creativity on students' entrepreneurial intentions using a theoretical framework of the enhanced theory of planned behaviour of Icek Ajzen, and confirm that social norms in Poland do not play an essential role in stimulating entrepreneurial intentions despite numerous affirmations to this factor.
Abstract: The article aims to empirically verify the impact of creativity on students’ entrepreneurial intentions using a theoretical framework of the enhanced theory of planned behaviour of Icek Ajzen. The primary research tool was a survey conducted among students (n = 719) of several universities in Kraków, Poland. Statistical calculations of multiple regression positively verified the hypothesis that students’ creativity strengthens their entrepreneurial intentions to start their own business. The model has a strong predictive power (R2 = 65.3%). University teaching should be focused more on unleashing students’ creativity to boost entrepreneurial intentions of students, then to transpose into startups, and then eventually to support the competitiveness of the economy. This article’s novel contribution is to confirm that social norms in Poland do not play an essential role in stimulating entrepreneurial intentions despite numerous affirmations to this factor in other countries.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors assess the level of success achieved by entrepreneurs based on a real case, the most relevant variables for detecting success are studied and an algorithmic process (based on decision trees) is established to ascertain whether an entrepreneur has achieved success.
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is to assess the level of success achieved by entrepreneurs. The concept of success has many subjective facets, and it needs to be evaluated to reach other higher objectives, such as improving support systems for entrepreneurs. The usual pre-existing focuses for the evaluation of business performance are analysed and adapted. Based on a real case, the most relevant variables for detecting success are studied and an algorithmic process (based on decision trees) is established to ascertain whether an entrepreneur has achieved success. The data refers to entrepreneurs from Andalusia, the European region with the highest unemployment rates and where support for entrepreneurship is on the agenda of all political parties. The model specifies a minimal set of variables to evaluate success in each case. Subsequently, a simple set of 29 questions is also offered, serving to classify most entrepreneurs (over 98% of 2221 individuals in the case analysed) by their level of success. An objective procedure to measure the success of entrepreneurs is given. Such method is based on artificial intelligence and on three focuses: positioning, expectations and evolution. Both the variables used in this case and the 29 questions necessary to classify the entrepreneurs by their level of success are explicitly provided.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the extent and degree of impact of entrepreneurial risk-taking (ERT) as one of the dimensions of entrepreneurial mindset on the performance of micro enterprises in Skikda, Algeria.
Abstract: Abstract According to several previous studies, entrepreneurial risk-taking is an important aspect that can lead to prospective business opportunities, hence improving entrepreneurial outcomes such as enterprise performance. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the extent and degree of impact of entrepreneurial risk-taking (ERT) as one of the dimensions of entrepreneurial mindset on the performance of micro enterprises in Skikda, Algeria. Based on a self-administered survey questionnaire, data were collected from a random sample of 142 micro-enterprises in Skikda. The study adopted descriptive, correlation, and regression analyses to estimate the impact of entrepreneurial risk-taking. collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 22) programme. The findings demonstrate that entrepreneurial risk-taking significantly affects the performance of micro enterprises in Skikda. Of the total variance of the performance of micro enterprise’s, 9.2% can be explained by the variability of entrepreneurial risk-taking. A small percentage is expected and can partly be explained by the presence of other factors that affect the performance of these enterprises as well as the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the process of economic activity and available business opportunities worldwide, especially these very small enterprises. However, the presence of this positive impact calls for a focus on raising the risk-taking spirit of existing and potential Algerian entrepreneurs, by holding conferences, forums and entrepreneurial programmes that enhance and support this characteristic of the entrepreneurial mindset.
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