Journal article
Entrepreneurial mindset of information and communication technology firms
South African Journal of Information Management, Vol.10(4)
2008
Abstract
Limited research focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset of information and communication technology (ICT) firms, despite the opportunities in and importance of this sector for economic growth. In this article, the entrepreneurial mindset of ICT firms is described by using three indicators: entrepreneurial orientation, e-business initiatives and a supportive organizational climate. Data were obtained using structured telephone interviews with 144 ICT firms. The findings indicate that the three indicators of an entrepreneurial mindset are associated and can be linked to performance. It is recommended that managers create a supportive climate for entrepreneurship by offering rewards, empowering employees and providing leadership and support for initiatives.
Details
- Title
- Entrepreneurial mindset of information and communication technology firms
- Authors
- Margarietha J Scheepers (Author) - Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Publication details
- South African Journal of Information Management, Vol.10(4)
- Publisher
- A O S I S OpenJournals
- Date published
- 2008
- DOI
- 10.4102/sajim.v10i4.328
- ISSN
- 1560-683X
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2008 The Authors. All articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, unless otherwise stated.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450937602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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