This paper explores the role of bricolage in growth social entrepreneurship organisations (SEOs). Building on premises that (1) is based resources at hand and subjective perspectives individuals have these resources, (2) characteristics top management team (TMT) are an indicator they make available to organisation their ability put different into play interpret resource environments, we seek determine which configurations endowment, autonomy use TMT diversity promote organisational growth....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role a specific mechanism for cross-functional integration (CFI) in relationship between product innovation and firm performance. It takes contingency perspective, accounting how these relationships vary depending on degree organizational knowledge complexity. Design/methodology/approach Hypotheses are tested via regression analysis with interaction effects sample 105 wineries from Spain, using both objective subjective performance data....

Extending the growing literature on role of grit in different life domains, this research explores relationship between and involvement entrepreneurship. The highlights personal income satisfaction with one's current financial situation as moderators entrepreneurial behavior. Using a large representative sample Spanish young adults controlling for number potential confounding variables, we find that is modestly negatively related to probability As predicted, however, qualified by both...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to clarify whether there are differences in the implementation quality management (QM) and results achieved, based on position person responsible for QM his/her strategic priorities. Design/methodology/approach Data from 256 firms that have implemented collected. A multigroup analysis with LISREL employed contrast hypotheses using a sample general managers one hand other. Findings This study shows stronger when it headed by manager than manager. authors...

Purpose This study aims to shed light on how internships' features drive employability outcomes and answers the question of internships that maximize interns can be designed. The assumes duration an internship, degree formalization use internship-specific motivational practices by companies are likely influence interns' perceptions employability. Design/methodology/approach A among investigated relationship between different internship Data specific process were collected from a large sample...

Abstract This paper investigates the relationship between business contacts and innovativeness in women‐owned firms how women entrepreneurs’ perception of gender stereotypes affects this relationship. Data were collected through a survey 107 entrepreneurs Spain. The results show that maintaining close with managers/entrepreneurs different industries customers is significant explaining firms. stronger deviate from masculine profile entrepreneur, influence these two types contact on...

La presente investigación adopta una perspectiva relacional del comportamiento emprendedor de las empresas y analiza la influencia adquisición conocimiento a través relaciones interorganizativas sobre orientación emprendedora. Introduce nueva variable, el capital social segundo orden, para explicar cómo se traduce en mayores niveles Los resultados estudio empírico muestra pequeñas medianas sector tecnologías información comunicación España permiten corroborar indirecta emprendedora efecto...

This work proposes that the level of codification acquired knowledge positively influences corporate entrepreneurship activities SMEs and argues this relationship is enhanced by relational diversity partner provides strength with partner. The results obtained in a sample 181 Spanish ITC sector confirm hypotheses proposed. research contributes to literature showing which types (codified), sources (the most important strategic partner), conditions (tie partner's diversity) can enhance entrepreneurship.

Abstract A firm's collaborative context can represent an important source of knowledge for sustaining its entrepreneurial outcomes. Drawing on entrepreneurship and resource-based view literature, we study how the acquisition from inter-firm ties affects relationship between orientation performance, distinguishing two types knowledge, market technological, orientation, radical incremental. The results a sample 203 Spanish small businesses Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector...

This study explores the specific conditions under which key strategic alliances of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with commercial partners can become multiplex in knowledge exchange. Using survey data from a sample 150 Spanish SMEs information communication technology (ICT) industry, we find that trust creates an appropriate context for concurrent acquisition technological, market, managerial knowledge. When SME its partner exhibit significant strategic, market differences,...

Abstract This study takes a novel perspective on mobility as career script compliance to explore the factors that might influence how mobile academics in country perceive impact of international their overall academic progression and job options. We conduct country-level qualitative comparative analysis sample 24 European Union (EU) countries, based data from Commission’s MORE3 indicator tool. find these perceptions about are shaped by dominant patterns country, general perception particular...

This study explores the relationships between bricolage, firm performance and growth opportunities in contexts characterized by extreme resource scarcity. Using a sample of 160 Palestinian female entrepreneurs as representative acting extremely resource-deprived environments, we find that bricolage has positive influence on performance. Further, predicted hypotheses, role differs depending type strategy develops. When firms seek to introduce new products/services or modifications their...

Abstract A firm's collaborative context can represent an important source of knowledge for sustaining its entrepreneurial outcomes. Drawing on entrepreneurship and resource-based view literature, we study how the acquisition from inter-firm ties affects relationship between orientation performance, distinguishing two types knowledge, market technological, orientation, radical incremental. The results a sample 203 Spanish small businesses Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector...

Research has shown that social enterprises must constantly balance conflicting demands between their and economic goals. However, little is known about the factors shape managers' strategic choices in response to tensions associated with enterprises' hybrid nature. To address this issue, we conducted a case study analysis of six work integration draws on insights from previous literature organizational hybrids managerial frames. This identifies two distinct cognitive frames managers adopt...

Abstract The phenomenon of women's entrepreneurship has been growing in importance over the last decade due to significant increase firms founded by women. current study seeks analyze results achieved small women-owned explaining extent which they acquire and exploit capabilities needed obtain sustainable competitive advantages. Based on a sample women entrepreneurs, this analyzes innovativeness businesses, its relationship performance role knowledge acquisition from relationships with...

Abstract This paper examines how the characteristics of CEOs' social networks, such as size network and strength ties, influence strategic flexibility from a change perspective. External networks can affect positively. Previous experience with will external differently, in ways that have repercussions for flexibility. The data were gathered surveys completed by CEOs 203 Spanish firms. methodology used is regression analysis. We observe positively, primarily through greater networks. also...

Purpose Taking a resource-based view, the authors analyse effect of high-performance work practices (HPWPs) on performance small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under conditions environmental hostility, consider how this relationship is influenced by managers' embeddedness in social networks. The argue that high perceived levels hostility strengthen strategic value HPWPs SMEs, whereas manager networks weaken contingent relationship. Design/methodology/approach These hypotheses were...

Despite the significant development of entrepreneurship literature, women remains an insufficiently studied field. The increasing weight in labour market and greater participation economic activities via entrepreneurial initiatives demand more attention specific issues this group. purpose our work is to advance analysis businesses initiated by women, with a focus research factors that contribute business consolidation. Based on sample 111 surveys entrepreneurs, present study analyzes...

Abstract This paper examines how the characteristics of CEOs' social networks, such as size network and strength ties, influence strategic flexibility from a change perspective. External networks can affect positively. Previous experience with will external differently, in ways that have repercussions for flexibility. The data were gathered surveys completed by CEOs 203 Spanish firms. methodology used is regression analysis. We observe positively, primarily through greater networks. also...