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Traditional research on the reasons for the depressed rate of black entrepreneurship has focused on differences between black [note: The term "blacks" is used

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 …

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]

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 …

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 …