Kwong, CCY and Cheung, C (2017) Path-and Place-dependence of entrepreneurial ventures at times of war and conflict. International Small Business Journal, 35 (8). pp. 903-927. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242617691802
Kwong, CCY and Cheung, C (2017) Path-and Place-dependence of entrepreneurial ventures at times of war and conflict. International Small Business Journal, 35 (8). pp. 903-927. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242617691802
Kwong, CCY and Cheung, C (2017) Path-and Place-dependence of entrepreneurial ventures at times of war and conflict. International Small Business Journal, 35 (8). pp. 903-927. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242617691802
Abstract
Studies have previously examined the path development of entrepreneurs within a penurious environment but what if their path encounters a conflict situation? Does it make the place even more resource-poor and subsequently squeeze out any remaining life from entrepreneurism? Utilising Isaksen?s (2014) characterisation of path-dependence, we intend to examine how entrepreneurs negotiate their path through the ?double whammy? of penurious environment and conflict. Through an event-based approach examining the entrepreneurial paths of three wartime entrepreneurs, our study indicates that, whilst the immediate aftermath is chaos leading to limited path-extension and even path-exhaustion, once the initial fog is clear, entrepreneurial individuals find different ways to adapt, not only through path-extension, but also through path-renewal and path-creation. These opportunities are place-dependent, the recognition of which requires considerable local knowledge and resources acquired through experience and prior local investment as well as interdependent networks.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | entrepreneurship; path-dependence; business history; conflict |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > Essex Business School |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 23 Jan 2017 14:16 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2024 16:57 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/18793 |
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