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Predictors for the Success and Survival of Entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: A review of entrepreneurship literature suggests that entrepreneurial activities are the most important drivers for economic growth and corporate success, regardless of size, age or industry. Nevertheless, so far, only a few studies, if any, have considered entrepreneurship as a success factor for construction enterprises, although the importance of the construction industry to the nation's economic growth is significant. This paper reports a conceptual framework for formulating the success and survival factors of entrepreneurs in the construction industry. It also integrates four major perspectives in entrepreneurship: entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial organization, entrepreneurial competencies and entrepreneurial environment.

Source: International Journal of Engineering Business Management

DOI: 10.5772/60530

Authors: Zahidy Abd-Hamid, Noor Azlinna Azizan, Shahryar Sorooshian

Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000