ORCID Profile
0000-0002-9945-7304
Current Organisation
University of Adelaide
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2020
Publisher: Academy of Management
Date: 08-2005
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2009
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 08-04-2019
Abstract: Action-orientation is portrayed as key for entrepreneurship. To understand the conditions under which action-orientation is indeed favourable for entrepreneurs, we introduce the personality-systems-interaction (PSI) theory to entrepreneurship research. PSI theory distinguishes action- versus state-orientation and explains how both dispositions influence an entrepreneur’s cognition (including goals), emotional reactions and the resulting behaviour. It provides a novel basis for understanding in idual differences in persistence and progression through the venture creation process. Based on the tenets of PSI theory, we develop propositions to explain how action-oriented versus state-oriented in iduals respond differently to the demands of the entrepreneurial process.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 03-2014
DOI: 10.1111/ETAP.12079
Abstract: Evidence–based practice in entrepreneurship requires effective communication of research findings. We focus on how research synopses can “promote” research to entrepreneurs. Drawing on marketing communications literature, we examine how message characteristics of research synopses affect their appeal. We demonstrate the utility of conjoint analysis in this context and find message length, media richness, and source credibility to have positive influences. We find mixed support for a hypothesized negative influence of jargon, and for our predictions that participants’ involvement with academic research moderates these effects. Exploratory analyses reveal latent classes of entrepreneurs with differing preferences, particularly for message length and jargon.
Publisher: IGI Global
Date: 2020
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0115-3.CH015
Abstract: While online-only programs are increasingly common, many universities today offer dual mode programs with both online and on c us cohorts undertaking the same program at the same time. This results in students having a range of experiences along a continuum from fully online study to a mix of online and face-to-face study. This research aimed to develop an understanding of preferences, expectations, and experiences of students enrolled in a dual mode postgraduate coursework program in Australia. Outcomes are presented in themes along with rich description and explanation that capture different facets of recurring singular ideas delineating the experiences of students in relation to their learning in a flexible dual mode. The research findings provide insight into the student experience of online study as well as the broader experience of study in a dual mode cohort.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2003
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-1993
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 2000
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-1992
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2023
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 06-12-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 2009
DOI: 10.1111/J.1540-6520.2008.00283.X
Abstract: Strategic entrepreneurship can be described as simultaneous opportunity seeking and advantage seeking. Younger firms are generally more flexible and therefore enjoy “discovery advantages,” whereas established firms tend to be resource rich and more experienced and consequently enjoy “exploitation advantages.” The resulting evolution of the two important performance dimensions, “growth” and “profitability,” by firm age is not well understood. In this article we integrate several theoretical arguments concerning profit–growth relationships to develop a dynamic model of firm development, which suggests different development pathways for young firms. This leads to several unidirectional, competing hypotheses that we examine by studying the profitability–growth configurations of approximately 3,500 small firms and how these configurations evolve over time. We find that for both young and old firms a focus on achieving above–average profitability and then striving for growth is a more likely path toward achieving sustained above–average performance than is first pursuing strong growth in the hope of building profitability later. In line with our hypothesis we find that younger firms are over represented as “Stars” (high on both growth and profitability) and underrepresented as “Poor” (low on both growth and profitability). However, young firms in the “Star” category are also less likely than their older counterparts to maintain that position. Furthermore, our results indicate that young firms are overrepresented not only among “Stars,” but also among growth–orientated firms, regardless of the level of profitability. The findings strongly caution against the blind pursuit of growth for young firms, in favor of a thoughtful analysis of how both growth and profitability might be developed by firms. The results also question whether simultaneous high performance in terms of growth and profitability among young firms usually reflects a successful entrepreneurial strategy. The results can also be interpreted as luck on the part of a subgroup of young firms who indiscriminately pursue growth opportunities with varying profit prospects, and in many cases, the high growth–profit performance will be short lived.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 02-02-2015
Abstract: This article examines variations in performance between fast-growth – the so-called gazelle – firms. Specifically, we investigate how the level of growth affects future profitability and how this relationship is moderated by firm strategy. Hypotheses are developed regarding the moderated growth–profitability relationship and are tested using longitudinal data from a s le of 964 Danish gazelle firms. We find a positive relationship between growth and profitability among gazelle firms. This relationship is moderated, however, by market strategy it is stronger for firms pursuing a broad market strategy rather than a niche strategy. This study contributes to the current literature by providing a more nuanced view of the growth–profitability relationship and investigating the potential for the future performance of gazelle firms.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 20-11-2020
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 09-08-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-1993
Publisher: Inderscience Publishers
Date: 2002
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 03-03-2023
DOI: 10.1177/01492063221077210
Abstract: Abstract While prior research suggests that entrepreneurial bricolage is often useful as a coping mechanism for resource-constrained new ventures, other accounts document detrimental effects of bricolage. As the conditions for effective bricolage have not been systematically examined in prior research, we develop and test theoretical explanations for some important boundary conditions. We propose that while bricolage has a positive influence through a resource replacement mechanism, it may be detrimental through the intertwined “second-best solutions” and “tinkering trap,” which together lead to an accumulation of compromises that may result in a detrimental path dependence. We hypothesize that the intensity of these counteracting mechanisms differs depending on the venture's stage of development (nascent vs. operational) and its level of growth expectations. In essence, we argue that ventures expecting to achieve more derive greater benefit from resource replacement. In addition, they are more likely to resist an accumulation of compromises. We test our hypotheses using a longitudinal study of early-stage ventures. Although the results mostly support our theory, they also point to one interesting surprise for which we extend our theorizing to propose an explanation. Counter to the prevailing view in the literature, we find that bricolage is particularly effective for developing competitiveness for early-stage ventures striving to develop and grow. Complementing this, our results suggest the net effects of bricolage may actually be detrimental to the competitiveness of operational ventures that are not actively trying to grow.
Publisher: Academy of Management
Date: 08-2006
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-10-2014
DOI: 10.1111/JPIM.12091
Start Date: 2007
End Date: 2007
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 2006
End Date: 2009
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 2009
End Date: 2010
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 2006
End Date: 12-2010
Amount: $455,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 12-2007
End Date: 06-2011
Amount: $262,732.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 2010
End Date: 01-2015
Amount: $122,500.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
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