The effects of embeddedness on the entrepreneurial process

This paper uses Giddens' theory of structuration to develop the conception of entrepreneurship as an embedded socio-economic process. The qualitative examination of the actions of rural entrepreneurs finds that embeddedness plays a key role in shaping and sustaining business. Being embedded in...

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Published in:Journal of business venturing 2002-09, Vol.17 (5), p.467-487
Main Authors: Jack, Sarah L., Anderson, Alistair R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Roles
Social conditions & trends
Social context
Social embeddedness
Social structure
Studies
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Summary:This paper uses Giddens' theory of structuration to develop the conception of entrepreneurship as an embedded socio-economic process. The qualitative examination of the actions of rural entrepreneurs finds that embeddedness plays a key role in shaping and sustaining business. Being embedded in the social structure creates opportunity and improves performance. Embedding enabled the entrepreneurs to use the specifics of the environment. Thus, both recognition and realisation of opportunity are conditioned by the entrepreneurs' role in the social structure.
ISSN:0883-9026
1873-2003
DOI:10.1016/S0883-9026(01)00076-3