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Is observed a structure of five factors: representations, habitus, fields, capital, capabilities and enterprise that explained 54% of the total variance explained, although the research design limited findings local scenario, suggesting the inclusion of variables that the literature identifies Sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables to establish entrepreneurial profiles according to risk events;landslides, fires, droughts, floods, frosts or earthquakes. If a representation links coffee farming with other personal or community needs, then it supposes provisions that facilitate the objectification or anchoring of information related to sowing, harvesting, weather, pests, prices and prices. Faced with the environmental problems of droughts or floods, social capital networks in Xilitla respond with organization of the crop in diversified stages but confined to the achievement of goals that guarantee the productive cycle. The representations are discursive innovations from which scientific knowledge is disseminated in common sense and social thought, although this is exclusive of not only science, art or culture in general since the symbols to discover or invent are also prone to its transformation into interpretations of reality and more primarily discursive senses.
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Purpose: The National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs are traditionally delivered in-person and full-time (40 h per week) for 10 weeks during the summer. However, this type of format has the potential to limit broader student participation. This study aims to compare learning assessment data between a traditional NSF REU (10 weeks of summer, full-time, in-person) to an alternative NSF REU delivered virtually, part-time and over 10 months as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: A retrospective pre-then-post survey was completed to assess perceived learning gains for each REU program. Three learning gains categories were assessed: entrepreneurial competencies, career goals and research skill development. T-tests were used to evaluate a difference in means between pre and post. Findings: Findings show the greatest quantity of learning gains within the alternative program delivery. Moreover, a larger quantity of learning gains was perceived within the first semester of the alternative program delivery compared to the second semester. Practical implications: The authors propose the NSF should be intentional about trying new approaches to REU programs delivery, including duration and format, as a way to broaden participation in engineering. Originality/value: This study is original in that it is the first of its kind to assess an alternative REU program delivery (allowed only because of the COVID-19 pandemic) in comparison to traditional REU program delivery. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
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PurposeDespite extensive research on supply chain management (SCM), the literature lacks a perspective to empirically assess the importance of poverty alleviation in social business. Using resources dependence theory, the purpose of this study is to analyze to ascertain whether financial innovation has a powerful solution for business sustainability and, hence, poverty alleviation in developing countries. This study reviews the financial innovations offered by Dompet Dhuafa Republika in integrated supply chain management (ISCM) of smallholder livestock business through Tebar Hewan Kurban (Spreading Sacrificial Animals) program to overcome capital and marketing problems at the farmer level and distribute Qurban meat to the recipients. Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted using descriptive qualitative method. The data were obtained through a field survey, by interviewing two crowdfunding-based investment companies, 250 partner farmers, program managers and assistants, marketing partners, donors/consumers/person who sacrifice and Mustahik (recipients of Qurban meat) involved in program implementation, using purposive sampling method. Focus group discussion was conducted with selected panelists to validate the results of the field survey. FindingsThe results of this study showed that the Tebar Hewan Kurban program provides greater benefits to farmers, while increasing the distribution of Qurban meat to be more equitable. The role of moneylenders and middlemen can also be eliminated. Donors feel satisfied because their goals are fulfilled in the Qurban ritual. Program implementers and investors also got decent returns. ISCM is very feasible to be developed on a wider scale, to improve the welfare of farmers or fishermen. Research limitations/implicationsThis study used a set of samples of the assisted areas from only one institution, which may lead to institution-specific results. Although the sample is small, the results of this study are expected to provide new insights into the implementation of the Qurban, which will provide more profits and benefits for partner farmers. In broader practice, the program flow is worth considering compared to similar programs in other institutions, in Indonesia or abroad. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the field survey and focus group discussion were carried out online. Practical implicationsThe results show that ISCM is able to increase the income of farmers. Practically, this program can be duplicated in similar institutions, as well as in government or non-government organizations, in Indonesia and abroad, that have the same context and activity. Social implicationsThis study offers several social contributions by exploring how and why ISCM can eliminate the role of moneylenders and middlemen, increasing the small farmers' income, providing reasonable profits to parties involved in marketing and satisfying donors and equitable distribution of Qurban meat. Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by confirming the higher impact of ISCM in social business on poverty alleviation. Therefore, this paper provides an alternative solution to increase the income of small farmers through the supply of animals for Qurban or other religious rituals through ISCM arrangements.
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This study aims to determine the effect of environmental strategy on dynamic capabilities based on digital literacy and the performance of marketing innovations for micro, small and medium enterprises. Digital literacy-based dynamic capabilities consist of two important components, namely marketing competencies and research and development competencies. The nature of this research is explanatory where the number of research samples is micro, small and medium enterprises that have used information technology with a total number of respondents as many as 200 micro, small and medium enterprises which are divided proportionally to seven regions in Indonesia with the sampling method using accidental sampling method. The data analysis technique used SEM analysis with the help of AMOS software. The results showed that environmental strategy had no significant effect on marketing competence. Environmental strategy has a significant effect on the direction of a positive relationship to research and development competencies and has a significant effect on the direction of a positive relationship on the marketing innovation performance of micro, small and medium enterprises. Marketing competence and research and development competence have a significant effect with a positive direction of relationship to the marketing innovation performance of micro, small and medium enterprises. Research and development competence has a significant effect on the direction of a positive relationship to the marketing performance of micro, small and medium enterprises.
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Africa has been viewed as a continent abundant with natural resources but deficient in human capacity to capitalize on this potential. Africa's youth have been the pariah of western prognosticators with reports of youth soldiers and the mass exodus across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Demographics show that Africa has more people under age 18 than on any other continent. This youth population is projected to double by 2050, stressing economic and educational resources. Resultantly, numerous vulnerable and needy youth have become targets for extremist groups. The collision of youth growth and exploitation, coupled with scarce resources, has caused some researchers to label this a "ticking time bomb." This is the dominant narrative that researchers and the media have used to portray Africans. This chapter presents a counter-narrative. It points to a crop of highly creative African youth entrepreneurs who present the potential to transform and rewrite the continent's future. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022. All rights reseverd.
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Research on entrepreneurship education is growing due to its practical significance and its role in fostering economic growth. The aim of this chapter is to highlight and present an overview of the current state of entrepreneurship education (challenges and opportunities) and how COVID-19 can be a transformational opportunity for entrepreneurship education as one has to reimagine new ways to design and deliver curriculum based on collaboration and cooperation in between students and teachers and various educational institutions. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
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In this way, the present study found a central and grouped structure in two dimensions of pressure and identity of entrepreneurship in the face of COVID-19 Delimitation to three dimensions of analysis corresponding to opportunities, optimizations and innovations is recommended. The literature from 2019 to 2022 on entrepreneurship suggests a network structure between nodes and edges on the opportunities that the pandemic opened up for the discussion of entrepreneurship as a response to the health, economic and social crisis [3]. The premises that guide this work suggest that the pandemic limited entrepreneurial opportunities and opened up process innovations, as well as resource optimization [9]. [...]the differences between the theoretical structure and the observed network will open the discussion about the pandemic and its effects on the reactivation of the economy [11]. Discussion The contribution of this work to the state of the art consists in the establishment of a model of entrepreneurship networks based on the findings of the literature from 2019 to 2022.
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Learning outcomes: The purpose of this paper is to understand a new restaurant venture's target segment and create a consumer profile for the new restaurant;to design a positioning statement for the new restaurant;to appraise the marketing strategy and suggest improvements in the marketing mix of a new restaurant venture in the new normal;to discuss the augmentation of services by a new restaurant to compete effectively in the market;and to identify and discuss the vital marketing steps for opening a restaurant in the new normal. Case overview/synopsis: Kelvin, an ambitious and budding restaurateur, had high aspirations with great plans. V café was his first running venture. The income from V café was not enough to improve his social position. He wanted to open a new restaurant (Haikou) and earn more. Kelvin was well aware of COVID-19's current condition and its severe implications for the restaurant business. He did not have any experience in marketing a restaurant. So he was puzzled about understanding the target segment, positioning and marketing mix of the proposed restaurant in the new normal. Complexity academic level: The case will cater to business management students pursuing a postgraduate management program. The case can be applied in Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management and Services Marketing courses. The prerequisite for this case is a basic understanding of marketing concepts. Supplementary materials: Supplementary materials teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code: CSS 8: Marketing. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
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Inspired by the concept of entrepreneurship as a fundamental human right, this chapter interrogates the readiness of African states for entrepreneurial activity open to all. Given the scale of economic, demographic, political and environmental challenges facing African countries, exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic, it asks if the scale of ambition needs to be raised to support universal access to enterprise and innovation across Africa. From a shortlist of eight internationally recognised indices, five were selected to develop a framework for assessing the openness of African states for entrepreneurship. The most recent datasets from these five indices were standardised into a set of 54 African states. The countries were ranked by mean scores to enable pan-African comparisons. The chapter contributes to existing knowledge of African entrepreneurship and development through the development of a composite pan-African framework which maps national levels of economic openness and related factors critically affecting entrepreneurial development. This is more useful than global indices which typically conflate similarities and differences between African states, whilst masking historic causes, such as colonial legacies and instances of poor governance, conflict or recovery from natural disasters. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022. All rights reseverd.
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This chapter examines how individuals navigate turbulent environment devoid of institutional and entrepreneurial architectures vital to support high-growth entrepreneurship using the prisms of risk society framework. Although, Nigeria has dynamic education policy to ensure access to basic education and development. A number of recent studies have found that lack of access to 'free' basic education makes a large number of individuals vulnerable to societal harms which further impoverish them. Therefore, we demonstrate how the notion of risk society is driving entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. Research suggests that unemployment and poverty situations in Nigeria is made worse by the adverse effect of weak institutions, endemic corruption, bad governance and the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Collectively, these factors contribute to the weak entrepreneurial ecosystems, institutional voids and poor entrepreneurial architectures vital to support entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Our review of existing studies found that low skills limit opportunities for employment in the formal economy and that government social programmes intended to address problems of poverty and unemployment are ineffective. Therefore, we present some emerging ideas and thinking about entrepreneurship education at basic educational level to ensure inclusive entrepreneurial opportunities in Nigeria. In practical context, we consider entrepreneurship education as an effective tool to bridge the gaps and challenges of risk society and connect them to sustainable enterprise solutions. In conclusion, we reflect on the implications of the Nigerian government approach to entrepreneurship education. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022. All rights reseverd.
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Most entrepreneurs have witnessed their businesses fail during the Covid-19 pandemic, and young farmers are no exception. This study revealed the challenges encountered by young farmers during the pandemic and their efforts to address them. Production, capital, marketing, and their effects on income have emerged as significant challenges for them. The participants were young farmers who received business capital through the Young Agricultural Entrepreneurial Development Program (Penumbuhan Wirausaha Muda Pertanian or PWMP). The data were gathered by census method, and 71 young farmers completed and returned the questionnaire via electronic forms. Data were analyzed using a quantitative description. The results unveiled that young farmers encountered production, capital, and marketing issues. Young farmers combated production problems by improving creativity, cooperation, and management. Forming partnerships, developing innovative products, and seeking bank loans were all viable options for addressing the capital shortage. Additionally, marketing concerns were addressed through online marketing, building partnerships, and expanding networks. Besides capital, young farmers required opportunities, mentors, and a supportive environment to succeed as entrepreneurs. The government should establish policies supporting the efforts of young farmers during the pandemic. Moreover, young farmers necessitated training and infrastructure assistance in online marketing. © 2023 Authors. All rights reserved.
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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the causal configuration effect of the determinants of tourism entrepreneurship in rural tourism destinations based on the capital framework.Design/methodology/approachThe data for this research were collected from a sample comprising 140 rural enterprise owners in China and analyzed via fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis.FindingsAll the investigated capital factors were relevant to tourism entrepreneurship, although they only facilitated tourism entrepreneurship when combined. It was observed here that four capital configurations promoted tourism entrepreneurship in rural destinations, highlighting the multiple paths toward rural tourism entrepreneurship. The human and physical capitals of entrepreneurs were key to tourism entrepreneurship.Practical implicationsIt is relevant for entrepreneurs and managers to realize that there are multiple strategies for promoting tourism entrepreneurship in rural destinations. The four capital configurations revealed here offer guidelines for evaluating the potential and possibility of rural tourism entrepreneurship. Local managers and governments must prioritize human and physical capitals when the venture capital and resources are limited.Originality/valueFirst, the findings of this study deepened the understanding of the factors influencing tourism entrepreneurship using the capital framework. Second, it revealed that capital configurations determined tourism entrepreneurship and that existence and interactions of the various forms of capital affect rural entrepreneurship. Third, this study revealed that the success of tourism entrepreneurship depends on the entrepreneur's ability to combine the various forms of capital and resources.
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This book examines the impact of the continuing COVID-19 crisis on consumers and businesses. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures mandated by governments worldwide, businesses have made significant adjustments to adapt to the sudden changes caused by the pandemic. The book aims to understand what settling and thriving in the "new normal" have meant for businesses around the world. This book is divided into sections on production, consumption, and entrepreneurship and explores how consumer psychology has changed while also evaluating new digital business opportunities afforded by the pandemic. By bringing together psychology and marketing scholars, this interdisciplinary book will inform research on how businesses adapt to crises. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022. All rights reserved.