Entrepreneurial Learning : Conceptual Frameworks and Applications

by Harrison, Richard T.; Leitch, Claire M.

• ISBN13: 9780203931929
• ISBN10: 0203931920
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

This book addresses the burgeoning interest in organizational learning and entrepreneurship, bringing together for the first time a collection of new papers dealing explicitly with entrepreneurial learning.

Table of Contents

Preface: A Conversation Between Entrepreneurship and Organisational Learning

Introduction

Entrepreneurial Learning: A Review and Research Agenda

Conceptual Approaches

Enhancing Entrepreneurial Learning Through Peripheral Vision

The Process of Entrepreneurial Learning: A Conceptual Framework

The Role and Management of Learning from Experience in an Entrepreneurial Context

Intra-Organisational Learning

The Role of Organisational Learning in the Opportunity Recognition Process

Experiential Learning within the Process of Opportunity Identification and Exploitation

An Exploration of Knowledge Management Processes in Start-Up Firms in the High Technology Sector

Investment Decision-Making in Small Manufacturing Firms: A Learning Approach

Sharing of Tacit Knowledge Within Top Management Teams in Civic Entrepreneurship

Inter-Organisational Learning

Entrepreneurial Knowledge Flows and New Venture Creation

Strategy Making, Organisational Learning and Performance in SMEs

Absorptive Capacity of Knowledge Intensive Business Services: The Case of Architectural and Engineering SMEs

The Emergent Nature of Learning Networks

Learning, Education and Development

Being Differently Abled: Learning Lessons from Dyslexic Entrepreneurs

Starting from Scratch: Understanding the Learning Outcomes of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Education

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