Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

7-2002

Abstract

Conceptual arguments for the association between cultural characteristics and entrepreneurship have existed for decades but only in the last 10 years has this relationship been the focus of empirical scrutiny. In this article, we review and synthesize the findings of 21 empirical studies that examine the association between national cultural characteristics and aggregate measures of entrepreneurship, individual characteristics of entrepreneurs, and aspects of corporate entrepreneurship. The study concedes that a predominant number of empirical studies have used Hofstede's conceptualization of national culture and that other domains have been underdeveloped. A preliminary model that integrates past findings is extended. The review highlights fruitful avenues for future research.

Discipline

Business | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Research Areas

Strategy and Organisation

Publication

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Volume

26

Issue

4

First Page

33

Last Page

52

ISSN

1540-6520

Identifier

10.1177/104225870202600403

Publisher

Wiley

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1177/104225870202600403

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