Collective Action And Market Formation: An Integrative Framework, Brandon Lee, Jeroen Struben, Christopher B. Bingham
Dec 2017
Collective Action And Market Formation: An Integrative Framework, Brandon Lee, Jeroen Struben, Christopher B. Bingham
Brandon Lee
While extant research places collective action at the heart of market formation, it provides little understanding about when and to what extent collective action is important. In this paper, we develop a novel theoretical framework detailing what collective action problems and solutions arise in market formation and under what conditions. Our framework centers on the development of market infrastructure with three key factors that influence the nature and extent of collective action problems: perceived returns to contributions, excludability, and contribution substitutability. We apply our framework to diverse market formation contexts and derive a fresh set of attendant propositions. Finally, we …
Effectuation As Ineffectual? Applying The 3e Theory-Assessment Framework To A Proposed New Theory Of Entrepreneurship, Richard J. Arend, Hessam Sarooghi, Andrew C. Burkemper
Mar 2017
Effectuation As Ineffectual? Applying The 3e Theory-Assessment Framework To A Proposed New Theory Of Entrepreneurship, Richard J. Arend, Hessam Sarooghi, Andrew C. Burkemper
Hessam Sarooghi
Effectuation is a proposed new theory of entrepreneurship, with insufficient empirical testing and critical analysis. Drawing on a new, comprehensive set of theory-building criteria—sourced from and complementing those of Robert Dubin and others—we provide the first formal assessment of effectuation as a theory. We highlight its strengths and weaknesses, leveraging the former to address the latter in five different directions that would build on the existing work to improve this theory. The assessment exercise also displays the value of our assessment framework in guiding the evaluation and development of other existing and future theories in entrepreneurship and management.
An Examination Of The Job Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989 To 2014, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2014
An Examination Of The Job Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989 To 2014, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
Utilizing institutional theory this article examines data based on the trends in the market for entrepreneurship faculty over the past 25 years. Data is provided from June, 1989 through June, 2014 on advertised candidates and positions throughout the world. There were several significant findings in this study. During the most recent year, 2013/14, there were 258 advertised positions (both tenure track and non tenure track) for entrepreneurship faculty in Schools of Business and Management. During the same time frame, the number of advertised candidates was 147. The ratio of total jobs per candidate during 2013/14 was 1.76. This ratio is …
Creativity Exercises In The Field Of Entrepreneurship, Todd A. Finkle, Mark Shrader
Dec 2014
Creativity Exercises In The Field Of Entrepreneurship, Todd A. Finkle, Mark Shrader
Todd A Finkle
The purpose of this article is to provide entrepreneurship educators with examples of exercises to foster creativity within their entrepreneurship programs. We discuss attributes that develop creativity as well as those that deter creativity. We also outline 10 specific exercises that instructors can use in their classrooms to stimulate creativity. The practical implications of the article will allow entrepreneurship educators to become more proficient in stimulating student creativity in today’s ever-changing environment.
Innova Technology (B): Growing The Business For Anti-Loss Devices, Desai Narasimhalu, Sarita Mathur
Jun 2014
Innova Technology (B): Growing The Business For Anti-Loss Devices, Desai Narasimhalu, Sarita Mathur
Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU
This case is the second part of a two-part series on Innova Technology, a technology start-up company based in Singapore. The two cases focus on:
Case (A) – Developing, producing and marketing a product innovation
Case (B) – Growth strategies and its related challenges for a young technology company
The case is set in November 2012, two months after the launch of PROTAG, a new anti-loss device developed by Rick Tan and his partner, Jonathan Lim. Tan is the chief executive officer of Innova Technology Private Limited, the company that manufactures and sells PROTAG. After a highly successful product launch, …
Innova Technology (A): Seeking A Market For Anti-Loss Devices, Desai Narasimhalu, Sarita Mathur, Adina Wanjun Wong
Jun 2014
Innova Technology (A): Seeking A Market For Anti-Loss Devices, Desai Narasimhalu, Sarita Mathur, Adina Wanjun Wong
Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU
This case is the first part of a two-part series on Innova Technology, a technology start-up company based in Singapore. The two cases focus on:
Case (A) – Developing, producing and marketing a product innovation
Case (B) – Growth strategies for a young technology company
The case is set in May 2012, and begins with the protagonist, Rick Tan, chief executive officer of Innova Technology Private Limited, contemplating what his company’s go-to-market strategy should be.
Tan and his business partner, Jonathan Lim, who is also the Chief Technology Officer for Innova Technology, developed PROTAG, a new anti-loss device, using Bluetooth …
Quantine: Virtualising The Interview Process, Arcot Desai Narasimhalu, Adina Wong
Jun 2014
Quantine: Virtualising The Interview Process, Arcot Desai Narasimhalu, Adina Wong
Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU
The case is set in January 2012, and begins with Kenneth Yap, the founder of Quantine Pte Ltd, strategising on an effective growth plan for his company. Quantine was a job candidate pre-screening service provider, which specialised in asynchronous video interviews. In the three years since its inception, market forces and internal factors had necessitated a change in its original corporate strategy. The business had started out in 2009, focusing on competency assessments for testing technical skills for the information technology industry. It also provided aptitude tests for companies to assess candidate qualities such as numerical skills and the ability …
Job Opportunities For Faculty In The Field Of Entrepreneurship, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2012
Job Opportunities For Faculty In The Field Of Entrepreneurship, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
This article examines the changes in the market for entrepreneurship faculty over the past 23 years. Data is provided from June, 1989 through June, 2012 on advertised candidates and positions throughout the world. There were several significant findings in this study. During the academic year 2011/12 there were 319 total advertised entrepreneurship positions of which 202 (63%) were seeking a candidate with a primary interest in entrepreneurship. This is the highest number of primary positions since this study was initiated in 1989. Furthermore, in 2011/12 there were 203 tenure track positions, which is the largest number since the beginning of …
An Examination Of The Financial Challenges Of Entrepreneurship Centers Throughout The World, Todd A. Finkle, Teresa Menzies, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Dec 2012
An Examination Of The Financial Challenges Of Entrepreneurship Centers Throughout The World, Todd A. Finkle, Teresa Menzies, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Todd A Finkle
This article fills a need in the entrepreneurship literature by investigating the finances of entrepreneurship centers throughout the world. Entrepreneurship center directors were surveyed (249 U.S. and 111 Global) about the various facets of their center’s finances. We received 174 responses for a 49% response rate (U.S. 49%, international 49%). We explore the financing of entrepreneurship centers and the relationship between U.S. and international centers. The results of this research project can be used as a benchmark for entrepreneurship center directors in understanding the financial challenges confronting their centers.
The Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program: An Innovative Model Of Entrepreneurship Education, Paul F. Buller, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2012
The Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program: An Innovative Model Of Entrepreneurship Education, Paul F. Buller, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
This paper presents the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, a four-year, university-wide undergraduate program, as a proven, innovative model for undergraduate entrepreneurship education. The paper will discuss the following: (1) context and mission of the program; (2) distinguishing features of the program; (3) structure and funding of the program; (4) student and program outcomes, and (5) lessons learned.
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989-2011, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2012
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989-2011, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
Utilizing institutional theory, this article examines data based on the trends in the market for entrepreneurship faculty over the past 22 years. Data is provided from June, 1989 through June, 2011 on advertised candidates and positions throughout the world. The paper shows that the field of entrepreneurship has become increasingly institutionalized over the past 10 years. However, more recent evidence shows a significant increase of non tenure track positions. A discussion of the results follows.
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989 To 2010, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2011
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989 To 2010, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
The purpose of this article is to educate schools and candidates about opportunities available for employment within the field of entrepreneurship in higher education. Data is provided from June, 1989 through June, 2010 on advertised candidates and positions throughout the world. The article examines the trends over the past 21 years with a primary focus on how the current economic crisis is affecting the job environment. The findings of this study show that the field has matured in regards to tenure track and non tenure track positions. Implications and recommended strategies are discussed for both candidates and school administrators.
Financing Activities Of Entrepreneurship Centers In The United States, Todd A. Finkle, Teresa Menzies, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Dec 2011
Financing Activities Of Entrepreneurship Centers In The United States, Todd A. Finkle, Teresa Menzies, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Todd A Finkle
This article examines the financial activities within a sample of entrepreneurship centers in the United States. 249 entrepreneurship centers were surveyed about their center's endowments, budgets, salaries, fundraising, seminars/workshops and other financial activities. We received 122 responses for a 49% response rate. The findings of this research can be used as a benchmark for both U.S. schools and center directors in deter,mining benchmarks for their respective centers.
Planned Behavior Entrepreneurship And Intention To Create A New Venture Among Young Graduates, H. Mushtaq Ahmad, G. S K. Niazi, Ahmed Imran Hunjra, Kashif Ur Rehman, Rauf I. Azam
Sep 2011
Planned Behavior Entrepreneurship And Intention To Create A New Venture Among Young Graduates, H. Mushtaq Ahmad, G. S K. Niazi, Ahmed Imran Hunjra, Kashif Ur Rehman, Rauf I. Azam
Ahmed Imran Hunjra (PhD)
This paper attempts to investigate whether young graduates possess the leadership style that is pre-requisite to become entrepreneur. The paper further examines the role of higher education towards the desire of new venture creation among young graduates in developing economies specially. This study analyzed the response of 225 final-semester students at different universities in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore. A questionnaire based survey instrument was used. Result of the present study shows that education and new venture creation are positively and significantly correlated. The results further indicate that all variables used in this study are significantly correlated with intention to create …
The Use Of Social Networks In Top Management - The Case In Chile, Alfredo Enrione
Jun 2011
The Use Of Social Networks In Top Management - The Case In Chile, Alfredo Enrione
Alfredo Enrione
• Survey taken in July 2011. Sample was 2,311 top managers from a universe of 17,052: Partners, Board Members, CEO and other officers in the executive suite
• Social networks are no longer exclusive to younger generations of students and lower rank employees. 77,2% of the sample used social networks
• Age was a good predictive variable: while 94% of those managers below 35 years old used social networks only 32% of those above 70 years old used them
• CEOs are at a disadvantage, board members and lower ranking officers use social networks more intensively than CEOs
• Women …
Apple Inc.: Product Portfolio Analysis, Michael Mallin, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2010
Apple Inc.: Product Portfolio Analysis, Michael Mallin, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
This case assesses a company’s product line mix relative to two marketing environmental factors and explores four product line growth strategies using a product portfolio analysis approach. The case provides a history of the Apple Computer Company and its key product lines. An approach to analyzing a company’s product portfolio is reviewed and applied to Apple’s product lines. The case shows how each Apple product line fits within the portfolio analysis tool and will be asked questions relative to possible strategies for Apple’s product portfolio. The case illustrates one approach to making decisions about a company’s line of products. The …
Richard Branson And Virgin, Inc., Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2010
Richard Branson And Virgin, Inc., Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
Richard Branson built a billion dollar company based on numerous entrepreneurial endeavors, however he was facing one of the most difficult times in his career. The global economic crisis had a significant negative impact on his companies’ revenues and earnings. Virgin, Inc. was down 40%. The world was stuck in the worst economic crisis since the 1930’s. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) had collapsed 55% from 2007 to 2009 and the banking system was on the verge of collapse. Yet, Branson was optimistic because he was thinking about what opportunities lay ahead. He had five billion dollars in cash …
Entrepreneurship Education Trends, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2009
Entrepreneurship Education Trends, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
This study discusses recent trends in the field of entrepreneurship at schools of higher education throughout the world. Entrepreneurship continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in higher education. The findings of this study indicate that there were 366 job openings at schools and 231 candidates seeking positions in entrepreneurship during 2007/08. The findings also show that the number of international positions has virtually doubled since last year to 76, while the number of international candidates was 62. The article also looks at other trends and makes recommendations to candidates and schools in regards to the job market.
Constructing An Innovative Model Of Entrepreneurship Education Through Regional Collaboration, Todd A. Finkle, Jack Soper, Dan Fox, Jack Reece, Julie Messing
Dec 2008
Constructing An Innovative Model Of Entrepreneurship Education Through Regional Collaboration, Todd A. Finkle, Jack Soper, Dan Fox, Jack Reece, Julie Messing
Todd A Finkle
The purpose of this article is to discuss a new self-funding model of collaborative, regional entrepreneurship education among colleges and universities called the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC). The article will discuss the following: (1) the development and objectives of a non-profit entity among seven colleges and universities; (2) initiatives to educate students about entrepreneurship; (3) stakeholders involved in the process; (4) funding issues; (5) empirical findings that support the success of the EEC; (6) a discussion on how the model can be replicated; and (7) lessons learned and limitations.
Perceptions Of Tenure Requirements & Research Records Of Entrepreneurship Faculty Earning Tenure: 1964-2002, Todd A. Finkle, Phil E. Stetz, Michael Mallin
Dec 2006
Perceptions Of Tenure Requirements & Research Records Of Entrepreneurship Faculty Earning Tenure: 1964-2002, Todd A. Finkle, Phil E. Stetz, Michael Mallin
Todd A Finkle
Despite the desperate financial disposition at universities today, entrepreneurship education continues to play a vital role at universities and colleges throughout the world. Increased competition from companies, international schools, the Internet, and a decrease in the number of foreigners applying to graduate schools has not stopped universities from building their entrepreneurship programs. This article will show that there is still a strong demand for entrepreneurship faculty. Despite a slowdown in the market over the past few years, the current market for entrepreneurship faculty remains optimistic with demand outpacing supply.
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989-2005, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 2006
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty From 1989-2005, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
Despite the desperate financial disposition at universities today, entrepreneurship education continues to play a vital role at universities and colleges throughout the world. Increased competition from companies, international schools, the Internet, and a decrease in the number of foreigners applying to graduate schools has not stopped universities from building their entrepreneurship programs. This article will show that there is still a strong demand for entrepreneurship faculty. Despite a slowdown in the market over the past few years, the current market for entrepreneurship faculty remains optimistic with demand outpacing supply.
An Examination Of Entrepreneurship Centers In The United States: A National Survey, Todd A. Finkle, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Dec 2005
An Examination Of Entrepreneurship Centers In The United States: A National Survey, Todd A. Finkle, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Todd A Finkle
This study fills a gap in previous research by performing an in-depth analysis of 146 entrepreneurship centers in the United States. This two-part study looks at the characteristics of the entire sample of entrepreneurship centers and then examines the differences between top-ranked centers and nonranked centers. The findings indicate that top-ranked centers have three times as many endowed chairs as non- ranked centers. Top-ranked centers also offer more comprehensive graduate pro- grams. Overall, top-ranked centers have more resources and personnel. The findings of this study will assist students, faculty, staff, administrators, directors, and other stakeholders of entrepreneurship centers.
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty, 1989-1998, Todd A. Finkle, David L. Deeds
Oct 2001
Trends In The Market For Entrepreneurship Faculty, 1989-1998, Todd A. Finkle, David L. Deeds
Todd A Finkle
The last decade has seen a dramatic rise in the number and status of entrepreneurship programs in schools of business and management. The popularity of entrepreneurship courses has increased dramatically among both graduate and undergraduate students. Alumni and external constituencies of schools of business have generally been supportive of the development of entrepreneurship programs, and in fact in many instances it has been the demands of these constituencies that have led to the creation or expansion of entrepreneurship programs within these schools. The growth in entrepreneurship programs has been fostered by an increase in the popularity of entrepreneurship, an increase …
Impact Of E-Commerce On Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses: Opportunities, Challenges, And Strategies, Todd A. Finkle
Dec 1999
Impact Of E-Commerce On Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses: Opportunities, Challenges, And Strategies, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are rushing to the Internet to do business and reach new markets. While e-commerce is used for advertising, business-to-consumer and business-to-business transactions, small businesses and entrepreneurs encounter several challenges. This paper examines both the opportunities and challenges that are posed by the use of e-commerce and makes recommendations to small businesses and entrepreneurs so they can overcome the challenges and exploit the opportunities presented by e-commerce.
The Performance Of Initial Public Offerings In The Biotechnology Industry, Todd A. Finkle, Dan French
Dec 1997
The Performance Of Initial Public Offerings In The Biotechnology Industry, Todd A. Finkle, Dan French
Todd A Finkle
This study examines the underpricing and aftermarket performance of the emerging industry of biotechnology. Findings indicate that the average first day return for the biotech firms was 1.8 and 1.6 percent. Furthermore, the biotech firms significantly underperformed the NASDAQ (-30.7%) and NYSE (-16.5%) over a two-year period after going public.
An Examination Of Initial Public Offerings In The “High Flying” Internet Industry, Todd A. Finkle, Dan French
Dec 1997
An Examination Of Initial Public Offerings In The “High Flying” Internet Industry, Todd A. Finkle, Dan French
Todd A Finkle
This study examines the underpricing and aftermarket performance of the emerging industry of biotechnology. Findings indicate that the average first day return for the biotech firms was 1.8 and 1.6 percent. Furthermore, the biotech firms significantly underperformed the NASDAQ (-30.7%) and NYSE (-16.5%) over a two-year period after going public.
Activity Of Small Businesses In Nebraska, Todd A. Finkle, Raymond Marquardt, Allen Klose
Dec 1992
Activity Of Small Businesses In Nebraska, Todd A. Finkle, Raymond Marquardt, Allen Klose
Todd A Finkle
A comparative study was used to analyze the financing of small businesses, less than 3 years old versus firms 3 years and older in Nebraska. Findings indicate that younger firms will give up partial ownership of their company in exchange for equity financing and managerial assistance significantly more than older firms. New firms were also found to be more willing to give up 100% ownership and a local market in exchange for majority ownership and a national market. Moreover, no differences in startup financing were found between younger versus older firms.
