The Game Changers that are changed by the Game (Entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics and learnings from failure)
(2021) ENTN19 20211Department 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
- 2021
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- entrepreneurial learning, failure, experiential learning, personal characteristics
- language
- English
- id
- 9057475
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- 2021-07-30 15:48:18
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- 2021-07-30 15:48:18
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