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- Achtenhagen, Claudia, et al.
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The impact of digital technologies on vocational education and training needs An exploratory study in the German food industry
- 2019
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In: Education + Training. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 0040-0912 .- 1758-6127. ; 61:2, s. 222-233
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose - Currently, the hype surrounding digitalization proclaims that the way in which companies create and capture value will change dramatically. Companies that adjust their business models to embrace digital technologies will need different skill sets and competences. Current research tends to focus on the impact of digital technologies on corporations or more generally the labor market, but the authors lack detailed insights into how companies perceive this development to influence their needs regarding employee qualifications. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to explore how companies perceive the impact of digital technologies on the education and training needs of current and future employees.Design/methodology/approach - This study draws on eight case studies from the food industry. It focuses on one occupation certified within the German “dual system” of vocational education and training (VET), the machine and plant operator with focus on food technology.Findings - The findings suggest that the impact of different digital technologies on employees’ job positions, working tasks and training needs is carefully considered in decisions regarding the implementation of digital technologies. Despite some company- specific contingencies, the perceived implications for VET needs are largely similar across the sample.Originality/value - This study draws attention to the importance of reviewing VET needs in relation to the decision of implementing digital technologies.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Att lyckas med intressentdialogen
- 2020
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In: Organisation & Samhälle. - : Föreningen Företagsekonomi i Sverige. - 2001-9114 .- 2002-0287. ; :1, s. 54-59
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Journal article (pop. science, debate, etc.)
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Co-evolution at the Interface of a Family Firm and its Niche
- 2017
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The interface of the organization and its industry constitutes a vital space for development. Conducting a systematic literature review, we confirm that management research has paid rather little attention to exploring the relationship between the industry context and family business management to date (see also Le Breton Miller & Miller, 2015). Despite this lack of research, many scholars and practitioners alike could name numerous family businesses that hold world class in their niches. Given the pace of environmental changes, there is a clear need to better understand the interface of family business and industry over time. Building on our findings from a longitudinal, in-depth case study of a 4th generation family business and its niche of high-quality Scandinavian Design furniture, we propose a multi-level model of co-evolution that comprises not only the micro- and macro-levels of family business and its industry, but also the meso-level of inter-actor cooperation in its market niche.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Dynamics of Business Models - Strategizing, Critical Capabilities and Activities for Sustained Value Creation
- 2013
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In: Long range planning. - : Elsevier BV. - 0024-6301 .- 1873-1872. ; 46:6, s. 427-442
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Much progress has been made recently in developing the business model concept. However, one issue remains poorly understood, despite its importance for managers, policy makers, and academics alike, namely, how companies change and develop their business models to achieve sustained value creation. Companies which manage to create value over extended periods of time successfully shape, adapt and renew their business models to fuel such value creation. Drawing on findings from a research program on continuously growing firms, this paper identifies three critical capabilities, namely an orientation towards experimenting with and exploiting new business opportunities; a balanced use of resources; as well as achieving coherence between leadership, culture, and employee commitment, together shaping key strategizing actions. Moreover, we illustrate how each of these capabilities is supported by different sets of specific activities. Jointly, these three capabilities, their activities and the strategizing actions act as complementarities for value creation. We conclude the paper by suggesting implications for research and practitioners, providing a tool for managers which allows them to reflect on and identify critical issues relevant for changing and developing their business model to sustain value creation.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Entertainment Firms and Organization Theories
- 2010
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In: Handbuch Unterhaltungsproduktion. - Wiesbaden : VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. - 9783531160016 ; , s. 52-66
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-
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Entrepreneurial orientation – an overlooked theoretical concept for studying media firms
- 2020
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In: Nordic Journal of Media Management. - : Aalborg Universitetsforlag. - 2597-0445. ; 1:1, s. 7-21
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Current changes in the media industries not only provide a range of new business opportunities for entrepreneurial start-ups, they also force legacy media firms to engage in corporate entrepreneurship and (re-)develop their entrepreneurial orientation as part of their strategic renewal. In recent years, media entrepreneurship has emerged as an area of study within media business studies, but it still lacks theoretical anchoring. While in mainstream entrepreneurship research entrepreneurial orientation (EO) has developed into a highly prominent theoretical concept, it has been largely overlooked for the study of media firms to date. This paper introduces entrepreneurial orientation to media business studies. It characterizes EO’s different dimensions and reviews relevant studies, and then illustrates the dimensions of the EO concept by drawing on the case example of a European online publisher. The case shows how different dimensions of EO are at play in the media firm and how the relevance of these dimensions is not stable over time, but in constant flux. Such process perspective on EO is outlined as a major future research opportunity for media entrepreneurship studies.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-
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Entrepreneurs in media
- 2012
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In: Encyclopedia of New Venture Management. - London : Sage Publications. - 9781412990813 ; , s. 154-157
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Frühe Internationalisierung eines Unternehmens im Hochtechnologiebereich - Treiber und Hindernisse
- 2011
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In: Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship. - Berlin : Duncker & Humblot. - 1860-4633 .- 1865-5114. ; 59:2, s. 125-140
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- SMEs in high-technology industries, such as life sciences, face a fundamental challenge. On the one hand, i.a. high product development costs push firms to early-stage internationalization to speed up the amortization of those investments. On the other hand, a number of factors constitute hinders to internationalization, such as insufficient endowments with financial resources and the need to adapt to local regulations, which differ between countries. To date, little is known about how SMEs in practice master this challenge. Based on a longitudinal, in-depth case study of a young company from a high-technology sector, this paper aims at providing a better understanding of early internationalization processes of startups in these industries. This paper is closely linked to practice, while at the same time is contributing to the literature on international entrepreneurship.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Games in entrepreneurship education to support the crafting of an entrepreneurial mindset
- 2013
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In: New Pedagogical Approaches to Game Enhanced Learning. - Hershey : IGI Global. - 9781466639508 ; , s. 20-37
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Nowadays, an increasing number of education institutions, including many universities and colleges, are offering entrepreneurship education. This development is driven by the hope that more entrepreneurs could be ‘created’ through such efforts, and that these entrepreneurs through their newly founded ventures will contribute to economic growth and job creation. At higher education institutions, the majority of entrepreneurship courses rely on writing business plans as a main pedagogical tool for enhancing the students’ entrepreneurial capabilities. In this chapter, we argue instead for the need for a pedagogy which focuses on supporting students in crafting an entrepreneurial mindset as the basis for venturing activities. We discuss the potential role of games in such entrepreneurship education, and present the example of an entrepreneurship game from the Swedish context, which was developed by a group of young female entrepreneurs. We describe the game and discuss our experiences of playing it with a group of novice entrepreneurship and management students at the master’s level, and we review the effectiveness of the game in terms of how it supports students in crafting an entrepreneurial mindset. We conclude the chapter by outlining how entrepreneurship games could be integrated into a university curriculum and suggest some directions for future research.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-
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Gender and Acquiring Resources
- 2012
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In: Encyclopedia of New Venture Management. - London : Sage Publications. - 9781412990813 ; , s. 209-210
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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High-growth firms and the use of formalised planning and control systems
- 2014
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In: International Journal of Management and Decision Making. - 1462-4621 .- 1741-5187. ; 13:3, s. 266-285
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Previous research has argued that with growing size firms increasingly rely on more formalised planning and control systems. This paper addresses what kind of systems high-growth companies use and perceive as most beneficial for their growth. A pilot study served to identify which planning and control systems medium-sized firms most commonly employ as well as how these are perceived in relation to business growth. Findings from the pilot study were translated into an e-mail survey administered to the entire population of medium-sized high-growth firms ('gazelles') in Sweden, generating a response rate of 35.2%. In the pilot study, three formalised planning and control systems were identified as most commonly used. A clear majority of the surveyed gazelles use one or several of these systems and perceive them as important for achieving continuous growth. However, the integration of these systems (strategic planning, management systems, and enterprise resource planning) was rather low. Overall, strategic planning was the system relied on the most, while management systems were used the least. The originality of this paper lies in the exploration of the use of different formalised planning and control systems and their perceived relation to high-growth.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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How Companies Manage Resources For Firm Expansion
- 2006
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In: Paper presented at the Strategic Management Society Annual International Conference, Vienna, Austria, February 2006.
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-
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Internationalization competence of SMEs
- 2011
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Reports (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Export has a positive impact on economic growth, and exporting companies often achieve a higher level of productivity than non-exporting companies. Most companies in Sweden are small, and it is of vital importance for the Swedish economy that they successfully develop and grow. In a small home-market economy like Sweden, an important direction for growth is to expand internationally. But many companies do not dare to internationalize due to a perceived lack of competence. This report aims at providing a comprehensive overview of academic research related to different kinds of competences relevant for the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The overview leads into recommendations to SMEs regarding what kind of issues they might want to keep in mind when preparing for international business activities, e.g. to develop an appropriate set of resources and competences. In addition, implications relevant to policy-makers are derived from the literature overview.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Introduction — management challenges in Africa
- 2017
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In: Management challenges in different types of African firms. - Singapore : Springer. - 9789811045356 - 9789811045363 ; , s. 1-9
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)abstract
- This introductory chapter addresses manangement challenges across different types of African organizations. Based on a literature review of how management challenges in Africa have been studied to date, it introduces this volume´s three parts - Practices, Processes and Performance. It also gives a brief insight of the chapters that discuss these challenges in detail.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Invisible struggles : The representation of ethnic entrepreneurship in US newspapers
- 2015
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In: Community Development. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1557-5330 .- 1944-7485. ; 46:5, s. 499-515
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- How entrepreneurship is portrayed in media can play an important role for how attractive it is perceived as a career and/or investment option. Communities need people of all ethnicities to be interested in starting businesses because economic development is tied so closely to community development. To date, little to no community development literature has been published about how newspapers frame ethnic minority entrepreneurs and how that might affect the community. This article examined such framing and its implications. This article presents a textual analysis of how ethnic minority entrepreneurship is represented in US newspapers included in the LexisNexis Academic Database from 2003 to 2008. Overall, ethnic minority entrepreneurship, including the struggles the entrepreneurs face, is almost invisible in the newspapers, despite its importance for the economy. From the articles that were published in this field, important patterns were identified. The article concludes with suggestions about how community development officials can assist ethnic minority entrepreneurs.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Le discourse entrepreneurial dans les journaux allemands – “esprit entrepreneurial, montre-toi”
- 2008
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In: Revue Internationale PME. - : Consortium Erudit. - 0776-5436. ; 21:3-4, s. 67-89
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In diesem Beitrag verwenden wir die Methode der zeitungstextbasierten Diskursanalyse, um auf unterschiedlichen Analyseebenen zu eruieren, wie das Phänomen „Entrepreneurship“ in großen deutschen Zeitungen diskutiert wird. Dabei untersuchen wir in der Berichterstattung der Jahre 1997-2003, wie sich die Diskussion vor, während und nach dem Internetboom entwickelt hat. Wir stellen die Analyseergebnisse in den Kontext für Unternehmensgründungen und –entwicklungen in Deutschland im selben Zeitraum und leiten im Anschluss an die Diskussion unserer Ergebnisse einige Handlungsempfehlungen ab.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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More than two decades after the Cadbury Report : How far has Sweden, as role model for corporate-governance practices, come?
- 2018
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In: International Journal of Disclosure & Governance. - : Springer. - 1741-3591 .- 1746-6539. ; 15:4, s. 235-251
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The purpose of this study is to follow up on the ‘comply-or-explain’ principle more than two decades after the Cadbury Report was published. We investigate the rate of compliance and quality of explanations provided in case of non-compliance in the context of Sweden. This country has been pointed out as a role model for corporate-governance practices. The empirical study comprises the 241 companies listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm in 2014. We analyze the quality of the explanations in the light of the Swedish Corporate Governance Code. Our findings confirm that the comply-or-explain principle in Sweden is effective. Around half of the companies use the possibility to deviate from the Code. A clear majority of the explanations, 71.8%, are informative. This study provides insights for academic scholars and policy-makers alike how the comply-or-explain principle works in a country that is viewed as a role model for how corporate governance should be implemented. In addition, the high-quality explanations provided by listed companies on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm can serve as an inspiration for other listed companies in European countries, thereby outlining a contribution to business practice.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Qualitative methods in media management research
- 2020
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In: Management and Economics of Communication. - : Walter de Gruyter. - 9783110589542 - 9783110587166 ; , s. 129-147
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)abstract
- In this chapter, we argue that well-conducted qualitative research can play an important role in advancing the field of media management through theory building. We outline and compare different perspectives to qualitative research and how these can be used in terms of sampling, data collection and analysis. We also introduce relevant criteria to assess the quality of qualitative research and present some ethical considerations.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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(Re-) constructing the entrepreneurial spirit
- 2019
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In: Entrepreneurship and Context. - : Edward Elgar Publishing. - 9781788119474 - 9781788119467 ; , s. 31-44
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this paper, we introduce discourse analysis as a method to investigate on different levels of analysis how the major German newspapers discuss the phenomenon of 'entrepreneurial spirit', and how this discussion changes over the years 1997-2003 (and thus before, during and after the Internet boom). We relate the analysis to the context of entrepreneurship in Germany over the same period and conclude with implications for policy-makers.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Studies on women's entrepreneurship from Nordic countries and beyond
- 2013
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In: International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship. - : Emerald. - 1756-6266 .- 1756-6274. ; 5:1, s. 4-16
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to direct attention to recent research on women'sentrepreneurship, focusing on Nordic countries.Design/methodology/approach– The paper encourages research that investigates how context, at the micro, meso and macro level, is related to women's entrepreneurship, and acknowledges that gender is socially constructed.Findings– This paper finds evidence that recent calls for new directions in women's entrepreneurship research are being followed, specifically with regard to how gender is done and how context is related to women's entrepreneurial activities.Originality/value– This paper assesses trends in research on women's entrepreneurship, mainly from the Nordic countries.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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The making of an intercultural learning conext for entrepreneuring
- 2013
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In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing. - 1742-5360 .- 1742-5379. ; 5:1, s. 48-67
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Departing from the standpoint that internationalisation needs to become a more explicit part of assessing the quality of academic activity (i.e., education, research, and (business) community interaction), we elaborate upon how the intercultural composition of a student cohort could be leveraged as a road to the advancement of entrepreneurship education at the graduate level. We argue that the very heterogeneity of the students with respect to their socio-cultural background and personal experiences offers a rich potential for mutual social learning that reinforces formal education activities. Creating awareness of this collective resource opens up for self-organising processes among the students as they craft an entrepreneurial identity which guides them in their learning throughout the master programme.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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The reflexivity grid : Exploring conscientization in entrepreneurship education
- 2018
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In: Revitalizing Entrepreneurship Education: Adopting a Critical Approach in the Classroom. - : Taylor and Francis. - 9781315447599 - 9781138213791 ; , s. 62-81
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Entrepreneurship education has witnessed a shift from teaching about entrepreneurship in different forms towards encouraging the action and activity-based training of students for entrepreneuring through business plan writing on fictitious or concrete ventures to enacting these ideas in real life. For example, Ollila and Williams-Middleton (2011) describe ways in which a venture creation approach allows students to “test the waters” while reflecting on real-life situations and while exploring entrepreneurial behaviours (see also Williams-Middleton & Donnellon, 2014). Though there has been a growing focus on simulating or experiencing entrepreneurial behaviours through entrepreneurship education, little space has been given to students’ reflexivity in positioning themselves as learning subjects beyond educational settings. Yet very often questions posed by our students in the classroom, for example when listening to entrepreneurs telling them about their venture journeys, start with a “why” statement, clearly expressing their desire to engage with reflexivity. Reflexivity is then not only understood as a kind of generalized self-awareness (Swan, 2008, p. 393) but also as a concern for the world at large (Swan, 2008, p. 394).
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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The role of ICT in supporting transnational diaspora entrepreneurship
- 2013
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In: Social e-enterprise. - Hershey/PA : IGI Global. - 9781466626676 - 9781466626980 ; , s. 148-164
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Millions of people around the world live in other countries than their countries of origin. In many developing countries, remittances sent home by migrants are a vital part of the economy. Transnational entrepreneurial activities by migrant entrepreneurs, also called diaspora entrepreneurs, involving resources from both the home and the host countries, can contribute to socio-economic value creation of both countries. ICT solutions can play an important role in facilitating and supporting such entrepreneurial activities. This chapter outlines the relevant context of migration, remittances, transnational diaspora entrepreneurship, and innovation systems, and discusses prerequisites and challenges of such ICT solutions.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Torn between individual aspirations and the family legacy – individual career development in family firms
- 2022
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In: Career Development International. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 1362-0436 .- 1758-6003. ; 27:2, s. 201-221
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore individual career management by family members in the context of their family firms.Design/methodology/approach: The interpretative interview study of family members active in family businesses explores how this context affects the choice, planning, goals and development of family members' careers in their family business.Findings: The authors find that career management in the family business setting focuses on fulfilling the family business goals rather than the personal goals of family members. Career management is rather reactive and less self-directed than current literature on career development recommends. Based on the results, the authors develop a process model for individual career management in the family business context.Originality/value: Little is known about individual career management of family members in a family business context, as research on careers in family firms has so far focused mainly on transgenerational succession. The authors explore how in family firms, the trend towards self-directed, individual career planning is in tension with a commitment to the family business and its legacy.
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- Achtenhagen, Leona, 1969-, et al.
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Upholding the 4th estate—exploring the corporate governance of the media ownership form of business foundations
- 2018
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In: JMM - The International Journal on Media Management. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1424-1277 .- 1424-1250. ; 20:2, s. 129-150
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Whereas media ownership issues have interested scholars for decades, research has largely ignored the implications of specific ownership forms on the corporate governance of media companies, that is, how these companies are directed and controlled. This article attempts to address this gap by exploring the corporate governance of the ownership form of business foundations—a type of ownership that is increasing in different countries around the world. We analyze the corporate governance of three business foundations in the Swedish newspaper sector that together hold 26% of the market and outperform their industry peers. The control function, which is at the heart of corporate governance, is typically performed by companies’ owners. However, foundations do not have a physical person as owner; thus, this control function is replaced by the foundation’s charter, which stipulates the aim of the foundation’s business activities. When steered by professional top management, the charter’s long-term orientation facilitates the careful implementation of strategic directions without short-term performance pressures. We conclude the article by outlining several advantages and disadvantages of this ownership form for the media industry.
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- Cyron, Thomas, et al.
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Business growth in practice : Navigating dualities in the process of development
- 2017
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Studying business growth from inception into establishment is challenging. We took up this challenge and studied a firm’s developmental process over the span of almost 17 years by analysing more than 860 weekly reports. Drawing on recent developments in the entrepreneurship-as-practice literature, our attention was on the activities and practices that supported the firm’s sustained growth. We find that the firm’s overall activity system periodically shifts in temporal focus between future, presence and past by navigating through four different dualities: (1) detail vs efficiency, (2) rigidity vs flexibility, (3) pressure vs relief and (4) prospection vs retrospection. As we emphasize temporal aspects, our findings extend current business growth theory by adding the dimension of past-oriented renewing to future- and presence-oriented entrepreneuring. We encourage practitioners to implement renewing practices during which they actively renovate and modernize obsolescent parts of their business.
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