The Dynamics between Entrepreneurship, Environment and Education (European Research in Entrepreneurship series)

This book demonstrates that the dynamics between entrepreneurship, environment and education are underpinned by a set of qualitative and quantitative research data that clearly show the contextual dimension of the entrepreneurship phenomenon. The key paradigms and schools of thoughts concerning European entrepreneurship are addressed via a diverse range of topics, including: entrepreneurial learning, corporate entrepreneurship, technological entrepreneurship, university entrepreneurship, growth of young firms and institutional support. This study provides a powerful lense through which the importance of European cultural roots within the international entrepreneurship landscape can be identified and understood. Providing a comprehensive overview of the current research in the field, this book will be warmly welcomed by academics, researchers and policymakers with an interest in European entrepreneurship research and education. This Book Introduces The Expanding European Dialogue Between Entrepreneurship, Environment And Education. It Considers The Shape, Dimensions And Horizon Of This Multidisciplinary Landscape In Entrepreneurship Research. The Striking Differences And Contradictions In Entrepreneurial Activities, Readiness And Innovativeness Within European Countries And The Proactive Attitude And Activities Of European Competitors Impose A Demand For A Better Understanding Of The Complex Dynamics. The Dynamics Between Entrepreneurship, Environment And Education Reflects How The European Landscape Of Entrepreneurship Research Is Now More Complex Than Ever. It Presents An Overview Of The Current State Of Entrepreneurship Research In Europe And Also Reflects On The Future Directions Of Research In This Field. The Dynamics Between Entrepreneurship And Society Are Evaluated, And The Discussion Is Then Continued From An Education Perspective. The Authors Also Focus On The Ability And Capability Of Different Kinds Of Ventures To Compete In Different Contexts. This Comprehensive Overview Of The Current Research In The Field Will Provide Academics, Researchers And Policy-makers With New Insights Through Which To Understand The Contextual Dimensions And The Broadening Aspects Of The Current State-of-the-art In European Research.--jacket. Introduction : Broadening The Scope And Dynamics Of Entrepreneurship Research In Europe / Paula Kyrö And Alain Fayolle -- New Elements For The Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Structure / Joaquín Guzmán Cuevas And Felipe Rafael Cáceres Carrasco -- Micro-macro Paradoxes Of Entrepreneurship / Villy Søgaard -- New Initiatives To Revitalize Society : Public Entrepreneurship In The South Of Sweden / Tobias Dalhammar -- Developing Characteristics Of An Intrapreneurship-supportive Culture / Hanns Menzel [and Others] -- University Entrepreneurship And Government Support Schemes / Einar Rasmussen, Odd Jarl Borch And Roger Sørheim -- Enterprise Education In Different Cultural Settings And At Different School Levels / Ulla Hytti -- Assessment And Promotion Of Entrepreneurial Initiative And Attitudes Towards Entrepreneurship : The Case Of Estonia / Urve Venesaar And Indrek Jakobson -- Advancing Entrepreneurship Education In Finnish Basic Education : The Prospect For Developing Local Curricula / Jaana Seikkula-leino -- An Empirical Taxonomy Of Start-up Firms' Growth Trajectories / Mahamadou Biga Diambeidou [and Others] -- Linking Entrepreneurial Orientation And Dynamic Capabilities : Research Issues And Alternative Models / Jorunn Grande -- The Impact Of Global Value Chains On Andalusian Tourism Smes / Pilar Tejada And Francisco Liñán -- Family Business Responsible Ownership : Challenging The Next Generation's Abilities / Juha Kansikas, Jan Krejci And Alena Hanzelková -- Conclusion : Towards New Challenges And More Powerful Dynamics / Alain Fayolle And Paula Kyrö. Edited By A. Fayolle And P. Kyro. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Demonstrates that the dynamics between entrepreneurship, environment and education are underpinned by a set of qualitative and quantitative research data that show the contextual dimension of the entrepreneurship phenomenon. This work helps to understand the importance of European cultural roots within the international entrepreneurship landscape