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A perfect couple? Institutional theory and entrepreneurship research

A perfect couple? Institutional theory and entrepreneurship research This paper aims to evaluate the progress made in understanding the impact of multi-level institutions on entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachBased on scientific articles published between 1992 and 2017, the authors take a unique focus on both institutional theory applied and research topics of this area. Bibliometric method and systematic literature review method are used.FindingsThe results demonstrate that although institutional theory is well prepared for entrepreneurship context operating at different levels, the major knowledge foundation used predominantly focuses on macro and meso level. When it comes to research topics, entrepreneurship is often simplified as the founding of new venture, and the unique venture founding process has rarely been explored.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to provide a full picture of the multi-level institutions and their consequences on different kinds of entrepreneurial activities. The authors’evaluation of this research area also points out directions for future study. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Chinese Management Studies Emerald Publishing

A perfect couple? Institutional theory and entrepreneurship research

Chinese Management Studies , Volume 13 (3): 29 – Jul 31, 2019

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1750-614X
DOI
10.1108/cms-07-2017-0194
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Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the progress made in understanding the impact of multi-level institutions on entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachBased on scientific articles published between 1992 and 2017, the authors take a unique focus on both institutional theory applied and research topics of this area. Bibliometric method and systematic literature review method are used.FindingsThe results demonstrate that although institutional theory is well prepared for entrepreneurship context operating at different levels, the major knowledge foundation used predominantly focuses on macro and meso level. When it comes to research topics, entrepreneurship is often simplified as the founding of new venture, and the unique venture founding process has rarely been explored.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to provide a full picture of the multi-level institutions and their consequences on different kinds of entrepreneurial activities. The authors’evaluation of this research area also points out directions for future study.

Journal

Chinese Management StudiesEmerald Publishing

Published: Jul 31, 2019

Keywords: Entrepreneurial process; Institutional theory; Entrepreneurship; Multi-level context

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