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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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PublicationA Systematic Review and Agenda for Entrepreneurship Research on Regulatory Focus(Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019-08-13)
;Grégoire, DenisType: conference paper -
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PublicationCommercialisation Management and Anticipated Returns: : A typology of Innovative SMEsThis study presents a typology of innovative small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) based on their anticipated returns to an investment in the commercialisation of an innovation. A large multi-country sample was surveyed in relation to the process of commercialisation. A discriminant analysis identified four distinct groups based on their anticipated returns from the innovation, and how systematic they were in their process of commercialisation. The findings suggest that differences exist between firms in relation to age, size, R&D intensity, preference for project financing, treatment of intellectual property and the novelty of the innovation. Younger firms were more likely to have higher anticipated innovation returns, but a less systematic commercialisation processes. Adolescent firms were more systematic and more optimistic over returns. However, as firms matured and increased in size their commercialisation process became more systematic, but their anticipated returns more subdued. Older firms were both unsystematic and anticipating low returns.Type: conference paper
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PublicationInnovation Commercialisation and Anticipated Return : A Typology of Innovative SMEsThis study presents a typology of innovative small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) based on their anticipated returns to an investment in the commercialisation of an innovation. A large multi-country sample was surveyed in relation to the process of commercialisation. A discriminant analysis identified four distinct groups based on their anticipated returns from the innovation, and how systematic they were in their process of commercialisation. The findings suggest that differences exist between firms in relation to age, size, R&D intensity, preference for project financing, treatment of intellectual property and the novelty of the innovation. Younger firms were more likely to have higher anticipated innovation returns, but a less systematic commercialisation processes. Adolescent firms were more systematic and more optimistic over returns. However, as firms matured and increased in size their commercialisation process became more systematic, but their anticipated returns more subdued. Older firms were both unsystematic and anticipating low returns.Type: conference paper
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PublicationThe Determinants of Innovation Rent(ICSB International Council for Small Business, 2011-06-15)
;Mazzarol, TimReboud, SophieThis study investigates the relationship between key organizational elements (inputs, knowledge management, innovation strategy, portfolio management, project management, and commercialization), business planning and the innovation rent. In order to deepen the understanding of innovation management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a strategic comprehensive perspective on innovation is adopted in examining both high and low-tech enterprises from various industries. This study provides new evidence and insights for researchers and practitioners. The empirical results from 522 SMEs show that knowledge management, innovation strategy, business planning, portfolio management, project management and commercialization, have a positive, significant relationship with RENT. Conversely, inputs or resource endowment is not perceived a barrier to innovation and the development of a competitive advantage.Type: conference paper -
PublicationEntrepreneurship Education : A Meta Analysis of Impact Studies and Applied MethodologiesPast impact studies have univocally reported a positive impact of entrepreneurship education. Only recently have some authors cast doubts about the research methods and generalizability of entrepreneurship education impact studies. This study contributes to the field by analyzing the underlying research methodologies of impact studies using a meta-analysis approach. Our results indicate significant methodological deficiencies and question the mostly universal assessment of entrepreneurship education as having a positive impact. Based on this evidence we propose a series of recommendations to improve the reliability and validity of future impact studies.Type: conference paper
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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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PublicationHealthy entrepreneurs for healthy businesses( 2009-09-02)Pullich, JanineType: conference paper
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