Toward a psychology of entrepreneurship - An action theory perspective
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In: Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship, Vol. 5, No. 6, 2009, p. 437-496.
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T1 - Toward a psychology of entrepreneurship - An action theory perspective
AU - Frese, Michael
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - This contribution discusses a theory of entrepreneurship, its empirical base, and its implications. First, it argues that a psychological approach is necessary to understand entrepreneurship. Second, it argues that any theory of entrepreneurship should use active actions as a starting point — entrepreneurship is the epitome of an active agent in the market (rather than a reactive agent). Third, it discusses an action regulation theory to better understand the psychology of entrepreneurship. Fourth, it provides examples how this theory can help to understand entrepreneurial success. Finally, I suggest intervention programs to help entrepreneurs to be successful at growing their organizations.
AB - This contribution discusses a theory of entrepreneurship, its empirical base, and its implications. First, it argues that a psychological approach is necessary to understand entrepreneurship. Second, it argues that any theory of entrepreneurship should use active actions as a starting point — entrepreneurship is the epitome of an active agent in the market (rather than a reactive agent). Third, it discusses an action regulation theory to better understand the psychology of entrepreneurship. Fourth, it provides examples how this theory can help to understand entrepreneurial success. Finally, I suggest intervention programs to help entrepreneurs to be successful at growing their organizations.
KW - Business psychology
KW - active performance
KW - Organizational theory
KW - Entrepreneurship
KW - Entrepreneurial success
KW - Action theory
KW - Social entrepreneurship
KW - Organizational change
KW - Entrepreneurship
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=70450228667&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1561/0300000028
DO - 10.1561/0300000028
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 5
SP - 437
EP - 496
JO - Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship
JF - Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship
SN - 1551-3114
IS - 6
ER -