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The Game Changers that are changed by the Game (Entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics and learnings from failure)

Sheidaee, Mohammadhadi LU and Mühlow, Kerstin Kristina LU (2021) ENTN19 20211
Department of Business Administration
Abstract (Swedish)
Abstract
Problem: While it has been extensively studied which personal characteristics enhance
entrepreneurial learning from failure, the mechanisms of how those characteristics contribute
to entrepreneurial learning process has not yet been fully understood.
Aim: Through a comprehensive model, this research aims to explore how different personal
characteristics influence the different stages of experiential learning as defined by Kolb (1984,
2014) with the purpose to contribute to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial learning
from failure, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of entrepreneurial activities.
Methods: The study was based on a qualitative research design, including comparative case
studies of seven... (More)
Abstract
Problem: While it has been extensively studied which personal characteristics enhance
entrepreneurial learning from failure, the mechanisms of how those characteristics contribute
to entrepreneurial learning process has not yet been fully understood.
Aim: Through a comprehensive model, this research aims to explore how different personal
characteristics influence the different stages of experiential learning as defined by Kolb (1984,
2014) with the purpose to contribute to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial learning
from failure, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of entrepreneurial activities.
Methods: The study was based on a qualitative research design, including comparative case
studies of seven successful and four not yet, successful entrepreneurs. Semi-structured in
depth interviews were conducted to gather empirical data.
Results: The study showed that a mix of cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities and
personal motivation and attitude characteristics impact different stages in the entrepreneurial
learning process from failure. It was further found that critical realism and social structures
had a significant impact on the personal characteristics and learning process.
Implications: The study develops a comprehensive model focusing on the intersection of
personal characteristics and experiential learning from failure. Based on the study
conclusions, recommendations for further research were suggested, pointing to the relevance
of exploring social context affecting personal characteristics and the learning process from
failure.
Keywords: entrepreneurial learning, failure, experiential learning, personal characteristics (Less)
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author
Sheidaee, Mohammadhadi LU and Mühlow, Kerstin Kristina LU
supervisor
organization
course
ENTN19 20211
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
entrepreneurial learning, failure, experiential learning, personal characteristics
language
English
id
9057475
date added to LUP
2021-07-30 15:48:18
date last changed
2021-07-30 15:48:18
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  abstract     = {{Abstract
Problem: While it has been extensively studied which personal characteristics enhance 
entrepreneurial learning from failure, the mechanisms of how those characteristics contribute 
to entrepreneurial learning process has not yet been fully understood.
Aim: Through a comprehensive model, this research aims to explore how different personal 
characteristics influence the different stages of experiential learning as defined by Kolb (1984, 
2014) with the purpose to contribute to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial learning 
from failure, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of entrepreneurial activities.
Methods: The study was based on a qualitative research design, including comparative case 
studies of seven successful and four not yet, successful entrepreneurs. Semi-structured in 
depth interviews were conducted to gather empirical data.
Results: The study showed that a mix of cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities and 
personal motivation and attitude characteristics impact different stages in the entrepreneurial 
learning process from failure. It was further found that critical realism and social structures 
had a significant impact on the personal characteristics and learning process.
Implications: The study develops a comprehensive model focusing on the intersection of 
personal characteristics and experiential learning from failure. Based on the study 
conclusions, recommendations for further research were suggested, pointing to the relevance 
of exploring social context affecting personal characteristics and the learning process from 
failure.
Keywords: entrepreneurial learning, failure, experiential learning, personal characteristics}},
  author       = {{Sheidaee, Mohammadhadi and Mühlow, Kerstin Kristina}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{The Game Changers that are changed by the Game (Entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics and learnings from failure)}},
  year         = {{2021}},
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