Conference Agenda

While extensive literature exists on individual entrepreneurial choice, limited understanding surrounds its implications for macroeconomic phenomena, particularly in emerging nations. This paper addresses this gap by integrating micro- and macro-level data primarily from the Gran Encuesta Integrada de Hogares (GEIH, 2017-2019) and the Indice de Competitividad de Ciudades (ICC, 2018-2019). Employing a multi-stage methodology, the study explores the antecedents of entrepreneurial decisions, encompassing individual, household, and institutional factors. Furthermore, it examines how these decisions impact individuals' labor income, consequently influencing the economic performance of cities in Colombia, as measured by GDP per capita. The findings suggest that this multi-stage process is significant for entrepreneurs generating employment but not for self-employed individuals. Theoretical insights and policy implications are drawn from these results, offering valuable contributions to both academia and policymaking.

A successful leadership transfer from the incumbent to the successor is crucial for business continuity. However, a consensus about Succession Intention's antecedents has yet to be reached. This study has investigated the impact of perceived parental support on the intention to take over the family business, applying Structural Equation Modelling to students with a family entrepreneurial background. Results show the relevance of Parental Support and the dual effect of Family Business Self-Efficacy mediating and moderating Succession Intention.

We adopt the Role congruity theory perspective to argue that perceived incongruence between female gender roles and entrepreneurial roles leads to less development of individual entrepreneurial orientation (Ind.EO) in the female gender compared to the male gender. Furthermore, we test how this incongruence between gender roles and entrepreneurial role orientation may behave differently in developed and developing economies and, ultimately, lead to a form of prejudice in the business gestation processes of nascent women entrepreneurs. We test our model on a sample of 31,473 nascent entrepreneurs in 43 countries based on Global University Entrepreneurship Spirit Students’ Survey (GUESSS) data. Using a negative binomial regression analysis, our results indicate that women have a lower Ind.EO compared to men, and this gap is more pronounced in developing economies. However, the findings also highlight those higher levels of Ind.EO among females mitigates the gender gap in terms of the venture gestational process. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Purpose. To remain competitive and enhance performance, organisations – especially technology-based firms – need to develop knowledge networks where they can discover opportunities to rapidly diversify and expand their products and services. From a stakeholder perspective, this paper explores how stakeholders’ relationships and particularly the role of non-managerial employees can shape corporate entrepreneurship (CE). We also analyse the impact of CE on economic, environmental and social performance.

Design/methodology. Matched data on 358 employees working in 126 technology-based companies in Spain were analysed to examine the proposed relationships. Structural equation models were estimated using EQS software.

Findings. This study arrives at an intriguing conclusion: the intensity of stakeholder relationships and employees’ proactive and risk-taking behaviour, but not their innovative behaviour, lead to high levels of CE. Moreover, CE contributes positively not only to economic, but also to environmental and social results.

Implications/originality. This research offers a unique understanding of the human side of CE. The main novelties lie in considering entrepreneurial behaviour of employees (EBE) and stakeholder relationships as relevant for CE, the individual examination of the dimensions of EBE and, especially, of how CE benefits the triple impact approach.