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National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship

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National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship. / Walter, Sascha Gabriel.
Exploring the entrepreneurial society: institutions, behaviors and outcomes. ed. / Jean Bonnet; Marcus Desjardin; Domingo Garcia Perez de Lema. 2014.

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Walter, SG 2014, National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship. in J Bonnet, M Desjardin & D Garcia Perez de Lema (eds), Exploring the entrepreneurial society: institutions, behaviors and outcomes.

APA

Walter, S. G. (2014). National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship. In J. Bonnet, M. Desjardin, & D. Garcia Perez de Lema (Eds.), Exploring the entrepreneurial society: institutions, behaviors and outcomes

Vancouver

Walter SG. National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship. In Bonnet J, Desjardin M, Garcia Perez de Lema D, editors, Exploring the entrepreneurial society: institutions, behaviors and outcomes. 2014

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Walter, Sascha Gabriel. / National culture and modes of entry into entrepreneurship. Exploring the entrepreneurial society: institutions, behaviors and outcomes. editor / Jean Bonnet ; Marcus Desjardin ; Domingo Garcia Perez de Lema. 2014.

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abstract = "AbstractPrevious 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.",
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