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Social Structures and Entrepreneurial Networks

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: The entrepreneurial context provides a fertile arena for the study of networks. This qualitative study critically examines the nature, content and process of strong ties, which are found to fall into three categories: family, business contacts, and suppliers, competitors and customers. These nodal categories each provide a specific range of support to the entrepreneur. Their appropriate and effective utilization greatly facilitates enterprise performance.

Source: The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

DOI: 10.5367/000000004773863264

Authors: Sarah L. Jack, Sarah Drakopoulou Dodd, Alistair R. Anderson

Institutions: University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University

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: green

Funder: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute