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National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship

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Publication date2014
Host publicationExploring the entrepreneurial society: institutions, behaviors and outcomes
EditorsJean Bonnet, Marcus Desjardin, Domingo Garcia Perez de Lema
ISBN (electronic)9781783472666
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

Abstract

Previous research has focused on national culture as a determinant of entrepreneurship. However, little is known regarding the effect of national culture on modes of entry into entrepreneurship (e.g., starting versus taking over a business). Following an aggregate trait perspective, we hypothesize that individualism and masculinity favor starting a business whereas uncertainty avoidance and power distance favor taking over a business. Using a unique data set from 3,489 individuals in 34 countries, cross-level analysis supports our hypotheses regarding the effects of individualism and uncertainty avoidance. We discuss the implications of our findings for theory and practice.