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The Entrepreneurial Story and its Implications for Research

Brattström, Anna LU and Wennberg, Karl (2022) In Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 46(6). p.1443-1468
Abstract
Research is not merely report-writing; it also involves elements of storytelling. In this essay, we reflect on two narrative archetypes in entrepreneurship research: the stories of entrepre- neurship as a road to salvation and means to emancipation. We outline a framework to analyze research from a storytelling perspective, apply this framework to identify implicit assumptions and methodological biases in mainstream research, and discuss how a storytelling framework can be used to generate alternative stories. We argue for a more empirically grounded re- search agenda that continues the development of entrepreneurship research into a rich and diverse field.
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Entrepreneurship, Research
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Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
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46
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6
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1443 - 1468
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Wiley-Blackwell
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  • scopus:85120447022
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1042-2587
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10.1177/10422587211053802
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A LONGITUDINAL PROJECT OF NEW VENTURE TEAM DYNAMICS AND OUTCOMES
Cultural ideals in the entrepreneurship industry
Innovation theatre in the entrepreneurship industry
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English
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