Legitimacy, Attitudes And Intended Patronage: Understanding Challenges Facing Black Entrepreneurs, Michael Ogbolu, Robert Singh, Anthony Wilbon
Feb 2015
Legitimacy, Attitudes And Intended Patronage: Understanding Challenges Facing Black Entrepreneurs, Michael Ogbolu, Robert Singh, Anthony Wilbon
Anthony Wilbon
Traditional research on the reasons for the depressed rate of black entrepreneurship has focused on differences between black [note: The term "blacks" is used
Socio-Demographic Differences Of Black Versus White Entrepreneurs, Micah Crump, Robert Singh, Anthony Wilbon
Dec 2014
Socio-Demographic Differences Of Black Versus White Entrepreneurs, Micah Crump, Robert Singh, Anthony Wilbon
Anthony Wilbon
The shift in economic trends and technology has spurred an increase in entrepreneurship in recent years. However, the success of these businesses is not evenly distributed across race, gender, and other socio-cultural attributes. In fact, much of the research suggests unique sociodemographic differences between black and white entrepreneurs. This study compares some outcomes and attributes of black and white entrepreneurs and investigates non-financial variables that contribute to their success. The research found significant differences in age, years of education, number of hours worked, and socioeconomic status among other factors within and across white and black entrepreneur groups. The findings suggest …
Entrepreneurship In The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Industry, Anthony Wilbon
May 2011
Entrepreneurship In The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Industry, Anthony Wilbon
Anthony Wilbon
This case by Anthony Wilbon, Mark Bundy and Kelton Clark is designed to illustrate issues and problems in sustainability-driven entrepreneurship in the Maryland oyster industry. This once-thriving industry has been decimated in recent years by the degradation of the Chesapeake Bay's water quality, which has all but destroyed the oyster population. Small businesses must find solutions to ensure their survival. The case examines economic concepts related to environmental management. [PUB ABSTRACT]
Competitive Posture And Ipo Performance In High Technology Firms, Anthony Wilbon
Aug 2003
Competitive Posture And Ipo Performance In High Technology Firms, Anthony Wilbon
Anthony Wilbon
Small to medium sized technology firms significantly impact the national and world economy and it is paramount that the best-managed firms have long term success. Empirical analysis must determine the competitive posture that will enhance performance and increase success rates for this population. This research examines the competitive posture of 168 high technology initial public offering (IPO) firms from 1992 and their short term and long term performance. Content analysis of the IPO prospectus provides the source of data for the variables. The research supports the hypotheses that pioneering competitive posture outperform others in the population.
No Titleshrinking The Digital Divide: The Moderating Role Of Technology Environments, Anthony Wilbon
Dec 2002
No Titleshrinking The Digital Divide: The Moderating Role Of Technology Environments, Anthony Wilbon
Anthony Wilbon
A fully integrated digital world has become a reality, and all segments of society must embrace it in order to be contributing partners to future success in the US. As the use of information technology (IT) has grown, the demand for workers with technical skills has also increased dramatically. Yet the supply of these workers has not kept pace. One reason for this supply-demand disparity is the insufficient number of women and minorities entering engineering and science-related fields. This is disturbing given that these two groups are the fastest growing segment of the US population. Empirical research is needed to …
The Influence Of Technology Strategy On Initial Public Offering Performance (Ipo), Post-Ipo Enterprise Performance, And Long-Term Survival In High-Technology Firms, Anthony Wilbon
Nov 1999
The Influence Of Technology Strategy On Initial Public Offering Performance (Ipo), Post-Ipo Enterprise Performance, And Long-Term Survival In High-Technology Firms, Anthony Wilbon
Anthony Wilbon
This research investigates the influence of technology strategy on perceived initial public offering (IPO) performance, post-IPO enterprise performance, and long term survival in high technology firms. The research model integrates theories of strategic management, technology management, and population ecology to present an interrelated view of technology strategy's impact on performance and survival. A synthesis of the literature resulted in eight technology strategy dimensions that are examined: (1) technology posture; (2) intellectual property rights; (3) sourcing of technology; (4) technology portfolio; (5) scope of research and development; (6) technology executives; (7) R&D spending, and; (8) geographical focus. Hypotheses are derived from …