Entrepreneurial decision-making of female intrapreneurs

M Oostenbrink; Margarietha J de Villiers Scheepers; C Boshoff

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Entrepreneurial decision-making of female intrapreneurs

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Entrepreneurial decision-making of female intrapreneurs

M Oostenbrink, Margarietha J de Villiers Scheepers and C Boshoff

Proceedings of the 57th International Council for Small Business World Conference, pp.1-33

International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference: Leading From the Edge, 57th (Wellington, New Zealand, 10-Jun-2012–13-Jun-2012)

International Council for Small Business (ICSB)

2012

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Abstract

Business and Management

corporate effectuation

female intrapreneurs

entrepreneurial decision-making

intrapreneurship

The purpose of this paper is to determine the type of decision-making processes female intrapreneurs use under conditions of uncertainty and how their human and social capital influence the decision-making logic employed. An online survey of female intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, members of the Businesswomen Association of South Africa, were conducted and 176 useable questionnaires were received. Descriptive statistics depict respondents' perceptions of decision-making logics, while multiple regression analysis determines relationships between key constructs. Respondents used both causal and dimensions of effectual logic in their decision-making. Relationship cultivation and selfefficacy showed significant relationships with both causal reasoning and flexibility, a dimension of effectual reasoning. Relationship cultivation showed a significant relationship with pre-commitments. The findings of this study contribute to our knowledge of effectuation and hold implications for female intrapreneurs, managers and educators.

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Title: Entrepreneurial decision-making of female intrapreneurs
Authors: M Oostenbrink (Author) - University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Margarietha J de Villiers Scheepers (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
C Boshoff (Author) - University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Additional notes: Award: Best Paper - Track: Corporate Entrepreneurship
Publication details: Proceedings of the 57th International Council for Small Business World Conference, pp.1-33
Conference details: International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference: Leading From the Edge, 57th (Wellington, New Zealand, 10-Jun-2012–13-Jun-2012)
Publisher: International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
Date published: 2012
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449019402621
Output Type: Conference paper

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