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Thierry Volery
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Prof. Dr.
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Volery
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Thierry
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thierry.volery@unisg.ch
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PublicationWhat Do Entrepreneurs Actually Do? : An Observational Study of Entrepreneurs' Everyday Behavior in the Start-Up and Growth StagesIn this study, we used the sociological method of structured observation to investigate the everyday behavior of six entrepreneurs in the start-up stage and six entrepreneurs in the growth stage. Our results suggest the existence of both commonalities and differences between these two stages with regard to activities, functions, exploration vs. exploitation, and communication. Building on these detailed observations, we develop a taxonomy specifying the constitutive elements of entrepreneurs' behavior on a continuum that spans from single, discrete actions of entrepreneurs to actions concerning the broader organization.Type: journal articleJournal: Entrepreneurship Theory and PracticeVolume: 36Issue: 5
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PublicationType: journal articleJournal: Revue Internationale P.M.E. : Économie et Gestion de la Petite et Moyenne EntrepriseVolume: 21Issue: 3-4
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PublicationEntrepreneurs' Perception of Social Support and Health : Does Business Size Matter?In this paper, we assess whether job characteristics, such as business size, autonomy, work load and business networks influence entrepreneurs' perception of social support and health. Data is obtained from the seventh wave of the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics Panel of Australia (HILDA). The panel comprises a subsample of 805 self-employed running their own business with employees. We use structural equation modeling to test our hypotheses. First results reveal that the entrepreneurs comprised in our sample are highly satisfied with there jobs. We can show that perceived social support is positively related to entrepreneurs' life and job satisfaction and that it explains some of the variance in their individual health state. We can distinguish between private social support and business social support. Perceived private social support moderates the relationship between business size and entrepreneurs' health and buffers a lack of social support in the business context. Given the fact that entrepreneurship promotion programs mostly focus on business planning and financial sourcing, we strongly recommend to strengthen entrepreneurial networks that provide business related social support. Entrepreneurs specifically benefit from close and trustful relationships with experienced entrepreneurs providing business advice, appreciation, and feedback. In addition, we think that health education and building awareness for recreational aspects should be part of entrepreneurship education, especially for practitioners but also for undergraduates and graduate students.Type: conference paperVolume: Vol. 31
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PublicationDie unternehmerische Kraft von Studierenden im internationalen Vergleich - Evaluation eines Untersuchungsrahmens(KMU Verlag HSG, 2006-09-18)
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PublicationVenture-Capital-Finanzierung in der Schweiz – Aktuelle Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze( 2003-11-06)Jakl, MartinaType: conference paper
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PublicationEntrepreneurship and Small Business : 4th Asia Pacific EditionNow in its 4th Asia-Pacific edition, the internationally acclaimed author team of Entrepreneurship and Small Business have revised their market-leading text with a simple pedagogy and a clear purpose. Starting and running your own enterprise is one the most rewarding - and challenging - journeys towards developing a business career. This text provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to successfully own and manage a new, small or growing business venture. ESB 4th Asia-Pacific edition is abundant with insightful real world case studies and opportunities for experiential learning. It provides comprehensive information about small business management and entrepreneurship in Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong; providing students with a genuinely international perspective. The text includes a bolstered section on family business start-ups and integrated coverage of the impact of sustainability and social media. Yet again, the author team have brought to life what successful small business owners actually do, not just what they think or the theoretical concepts behind their strategy.Type: bookVolume: 4. Auflage Oktober 2013
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PublicationType: bookVolume: 3. Aufl.
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PublicationIn search of a dynamic equilibrium: exploring and managing tensions in entrepreneurship and SMEs : Rencontres de St-Gall 2012Dieses Buch fasst die Beiträge zu den "Rencontres de St-Gall" 2012 zusammen. Die KMU-Forscherkonferenz fand vom 3.-5.September 2012 im Weiterbildungszentrum (WBZ) der Universität St.Gallen statt. [Beiträge siehe auch http://www.kmu-hsg.ch/rencontres2012/index.html]Type: bookVolume: 1. Auflage 3. September 2012