Naslov
Exploring entrepreneurial learning in Croatian SMEs

Autori
Tomljenović, Ljerka ; Stilin, Anita ; Ribarić Aidone, Eda

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
1st international scientific conference Knowledge and business challenges of globalisation : Conference proceedings / Merkač Skok, Marjana ; Cingula, Marijan - Celje : Fakulteta za komercialne in poslovne vede, Celje, 2009, 158-165

ISBN
978-961-6603-94-2

Skup
International scientific conference Knowledge and business challenges of globalisation (1 ; 2009)

Mjesto i datum
Celje, Slovenija, 12.11.2009. - 13.11.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
entrepreneurial learning; experience; SMEs

Sažetak
The purpose of this study is to investigate and advance our understanding of the entrepreneurial learning in SMEs. The paper begins by explaining conceptual framework of entrepreneurial learning and the role of previous experience in developing entrepreneurial competencies. In second section of the paper three theoretically different approaches (experiential approach, cognitive/affective approach and networking approach) are discussed. The third section outlines data collection, including a description of the sample and the questionnaire. Descriptive analysis confirms the importance of critical factors which influence entrepreneurial learning. Factor analysis was used to determine whether theoretically based aspects of entrepreneurial learning could describe entrepreneurial learning in Croatian SMEs. The results generally support theoretical predictions. Two aspects of entrepreneurial learning have been determined ("experiential" and “cognitive/affective"). Even though the third aspect was not confirmed, the remaining variables, which did not meet the criteria to form a factor, depict the "networking approach". The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of this study for future research.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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