International entrepreneurship beyond individuals and firms: On the systemic nature of international opportunities
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: The present study approaches opportunities in international entrepreneurship from a systemic perspective. Based on research on the collectiveness of opportunities in international entrepreneurship and the concepts of activity and object from activity theory, we develop a systemic conceptualization of opportunity-oriented international entrepreneurship. Through an empirical study in Finland and Israel, we depict six collective opportunity beliefs, considered from the viewpoints of society, international venture, and outcome expectations. Furthermore, we induce three modalities for international opportunity as the object of collective activity and model systemic opportunity shaping as the core activity of international entrepreneurship.
Source: Journal of Business Venturing
Authors: Tuija Mainela, Vesa Puhakka, Sakari Sipola
Institution: University of Oulu
Language: English
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,130
OpenAlex ID: W2802610137