THE DETERMINANTS OF THE SUCCESS OF MICROLENDING: A COMPARISON OF IRAQ AND THE UNITED STATES

Religion at work is a field of study with a short history. Religious entrepreneurs can be differentiated by two drivers: the extent that success of the organization is measured by monetary rewards, and the extent that the organization's operations are guided by the owner's religion.. Using...

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Published in:Academy for Studies in International Business proceedings 2010-01, Vol.10 (1), p.53
Main Authors: Rubach, Michael, Bradley, Don, Brown, Justin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Entrepreneurs
Microfinance
Religion
Social entrepreneurship
Studies
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Summary:Religion at work is a field of study with a short history. Religious entrepreneurs can be differentiated by two drivers: the extent that success of the organization is measured by monetary rewards, and the extent that the organization's operations are guided by the owner's religion.. Using these drivers, we characterized religious entrepreneurs as exploiters of marketing opportunities - they undertake focus strategies concentrating on religious market segments, social entrepreneurs, or proselytizers. We suggest that in its quest for legitimacy and relevance (Dean, Fornaciari, & McGee, 2003), religious entrepreneurship can benefit from established methods and models from the field of social entrepreneurship. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2150-5098