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Digital entrepreneurial intentions and actions in China during the COVID-19 pandemic with policy implications

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Despite the rapid development of digital start-ups and market expansion in China, there have been challenges for developing digital business in recent years. Unique economic, institutional, and social factors, as well as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, influence the digital entrepreneurs and their businesses. Yet, the literature on the changing digital entrepreneurial behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic remains limited. The intentions and behaviours of these entrepreneurs in relation to their digital start-ups and the impact caused by exogenous changes require deeper investigation. By adopting an intention-based social cognitive perspective, this study examines the factors influencing digital entrepreneurs’ intentions and actions in managing their start-ups. We also present a holistic framework with regard to the changing entrepreneurial behaviour and policy implications for the development of digital start-ups.

Source: Journal of General Management

DOI: 10.1177/03063070231172267

Authors: Zhi-xing Xu, Ying Zhu, Jingting Liu, S Tamer Cavusgil

Institutions: Beijing Normal University, University of South Australia, University of Colorado Denver, University of Leeds, Georgia State University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4366411458

FWCI: 2.932

Cites: 76

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10