Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
The Effect of entrepreneurship education by storytelling on Entrepreneurial Attitude of Primary School students
593
612
FA
Zahra
Arasti
0000-0002-0962-7913
Associate professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
arasti@ut.ac.ir
Samira
Ghoddosi
Master student, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
ghoddoosi_s60@ut.ac.ir
Afsaneh
Bagheri
0000-0002-2986-8001
Assistant professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
af.bagheri@ut.ac.ir
10.22059/jed.2017.61547
Entrepreneurship education is very important in promoting entrepreneurship and childhood is the best period to create deep entrepreneurial attitude. Therefore, educational programs in primary school must be planned towards creating awareness and improving entrepreneurial attitude. Storytelling is one of the entrepreneurship education methods in primary school. In this study we aim to verify the effect of entrepreneurship education by storytelling on entrepreneurial attitude improvement in primary school students by a quasi-experimental research design. The Teacher-researcher implemented instructional program by storytelling method in experimental group. Participants are 85 students (45 experimental group, 40 control group) in Salam Fereshtegan Yasin School in Tehran. The results point out that entrepreneurship education by storytelling improves entrepreneurial attitude as well as its dimensions including creativity, need for achievement, internal locus of control, and self-esteem in students. Also the family involving in business moderates the relationship between entrepreneurship education by storytelling and students’ entrepreneurial attitude. These findings help to prepare and implement entrepreneurship education programs in primary schools.
entrepreneurial attitude,Entrepreneurship education,storytelling,primary school,Quasi-experimental research design
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61547.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61547_701f239d721d50887c854528dd218540.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
The role of absorptive capacity, social capital and managerial capabilities in franchise businesses
(The case of Iranian fast-food franchisees)
613
622
FA
Ehsan
Asgharian
PhD , Entrepreneurship and Industrial marketing, Linköping University, Sweden
ehasgharian@gmail.com
Mojtaba
Hoseini
PhD , Entrepreneurship and Industrial marketing, Linköping University, Sweden
hoseini451@gmail.com
10.22059/jed.2017.61548
Abstract:<br /> During the last years, franchising strategy has been considered for developing and running a business in a variety of industries. Give the lack of franchisee perspective, and the importance of franchisee’s capabilities in demonstrating the better performance, this study examines the role of absorptive capacity, social capital and managerial capabilities in franchisees’ performance. By taking a quantitative approach, this study collected the data from 122 franchisees in fast-food industry in Iran. Structural equation modeling (Aarstad et al.), based on AMOS 22 software is used to analysis the data in the study. The result of the study shows absorptive capacity, social capital, and managerial capability significantly affects the franchisee’s performance. Moreover, environmental competitiveness moderates the relationship between absorptive capacity, managerial capabilities, and performance in franchised outlets.
Franchise business,Absorptive Capacity,managerial capability,Social capital,performance
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61548.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61548_594769ea807d1e69b865f649139451a7.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Identification of Peculiarities of Entrepreneurial Strategic Thinking
633
652
FA
kambiz
Talebi
0000-0002-2448-6581
Associate Professor , faculty of entrepreneurship , University of Tehran
ktalebi@ut.ac.ir
seyyed mojtaba
Sajadi
0000-0002-2139-2053
Assistant Professor, faculty of entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
msajadi@ut.ac.ir
Parisa
Rasoulian
0000-0003-1997-9645
MA, faculty of entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
p.rasoulian@ut.ac.ir
10.22059/jed.2017.61552
According to the importance of entrepreneurship and strategic thinking for firms and organizations in order to succeed in this highly competitive world, the present study aims at identifying the peculiarities and characteristics of Entrepreneurial Strategic Thinking (EST). Strategic thinking is a way of solving strategic problems through which rational and convergent approaches are combined with creative thinking and divergent ones. This study is based on the presumption that the concept of strategic thinking could stand along the concepts of entrepreneurship and strategic entrepreneurship and create a new concept which would lead to performance improvement, growth and wealth creation. This study is a qualitative research with a inductive approach which used thematic analysis with developmental purposes. The research population includes strategic thinking and entrepreneurship experts. By use of the snowball technique, 11 experts have been chosen as the research sample. By coding process and accordingly with experts prioritizing, 7 categories were identified as peculiarities of EST including: Initiative, Teleology, Perspicacity, Boldly Bravery, Mobility, Clear-eyed and Utilizing of empirical knowledge.
Strategic thinking,Entrepreneurship,Strategic Entrepreneurship
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61552.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61552_553b0348f3c24def234c3642ccb7bd96.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Standardizing non-cognitive skills self-assessment test associated with entrepreneurial intent and success among 11-12 year-old children in Ahvaz city
653
669
FA
Maryam
Azizi
PhD student of educational psychology, Shahid Chamran University
m-azizi@phdstu.scu.ac.ir
Manigeh
Shehni Yeilagh
Professor of Education and Psychology Faculty, Shahid Chamran University
shehniyailaghm@yahoo.com
Ali Reza
Haji Yakhchali
Assistant Professor of Education and Psychology Faculty, Shahid Chamran University
hajiyakhchali@yahoo.com
Seiros
Allipour
Assistant Professor of Education and Psychology Faculty, Shahid Chamran University
s.allipour@scu.ac.ir
10.22059/jed.2017.61554
Cognitive skills are important and necessary in one's success in life, but performing is not adequate in social life, and in order to succeed in labor and education markets, non-cognitive skills are also of paramount importance. This research, in terms of purpose, is applied, and in terms of data collection is a descriptive-survey , and aims at standardizing the non-cognitive skills self-assessment test associated with entrepreneurial intention and success. 300 male sixth grade primary schools students of Ahvaz city were selected as the sample by a multistage random sampling method (ratio). Confirmatory factor analysis and Cronbach᾽s alpha were used to analyze the data. The results of indicates that non-cognitive skills self-assessment test associated with entrepreneurial intention and success is valid for evaluating non-cognitive skills of 12 year old students. . Moreover, the results of Cronbach᾽s alpha coefficient indicated that reliability of this test is good (between 0.56 to 0.8 for each of scales).
Ahvaz,Non-cognitive skills,Risk taking,Confirmatory Factor Analysis
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61554.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61554_41a3dc426f41e3a844f8364706fe50e3.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Designing the Strategic Model of Social Innovation in the Islamic Republic of Iran with Structural Equation Modeling Approach
671
690
FA
Mehran
Keshtkar Haranaki
Ph.D. in Strategic Knowledge Management, Supreme National Defense University
mkhkmphd90@gmail.com
10.22059/jed.2017.61550
<br />The aim of this research is to design an strategic model of social innovation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. This research, in terms of purpose, is developmental- functional, and in terms of data collection is a survey. The statistical populations includes 25 experts with practical experience, scientific management and innovation in the field of social affairs in the Islamic Republic of Iran which were selected by targeted and snowball sampling method. After conducting exploratory studies and consulting the experts, eight dimensions of the macro pattern were extracted. Using the software "Smart PLS" factor analysis was performed. In order to determine the relationship between dimensions and ranking them, Interpretive Structural Modeling was used. The results showed that based on the criteria of "Conductivity impact" and " Dependence", "Foundation's values", as the key independent variable are at the fourth level, the "Social Climate", at the third level, the dimensions of "Structures and institutions", "Resources" and "Policy framework", as Joiner variables at the second level, and finally "Content", "Process" and "Governance and capacity building", as the dependent variables are at the first level.
Social innovation,Strategic model,SEM
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61550.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61550_f1fda2130a3ce820d5ba032fbb617c52.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Evaluating and Ranking Entrepreneurial University Factors: Case of Isfahan Province Universities
691
710
FA
Mina
Bahramchoobin
M.A. student of Entrepreneurship Management, University of Isfahan
minabahramchoobin@yahoo.com
Mohammad Hossein
Moshref Javadi
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan
mhmj2003@yahoo.com
Ali
Safari
0000-0002-0001-8740
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan
a.safari28@gmail.com
10.22059/jed.2017.61549
The aim of this study is to evaluate and rank entrepreneurial university factors in Isfahan province. This study is an applied research, and mixed method (qualitative-quantitative) is used for data collection. To determine influencing factors, the population of study includes managers of incubators and entrepreneurship centers, research administrators and faculties with experiences in entrepreneurship and the selected sample of 15 is done by judgmental sampling method. The ranking has been done between great public and Azad universities of Isfahan province. At the first step, the list of factors including financial resources, human resources, structure, tangibles and intangible factors and their sub-criteria was provided using the related literature and Delphi method. The weight and the importance of factors are obtained by Analytic Network Process, and VIKOR method also is used to rank the selected universities. Among the affecting factors of entrepreneurial university, the most important is human resources. Among public universities, Isfahan University of Technology and among Azad universities, the Islamic Azad University of Najafabad and Khorasgan have the first place in terms of total factors.
Entrepreneurial University,internal factors,Tangible Factors,Intangible Factors,VIKOR Method
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61549.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61549_c48a5fbf28edcde841ff046a5d34a347.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Investigating the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on internationalization of companies in Glass and Crystal Industry by
mediating role of organizational culture
711
729
FA
ali
mobini dehkordi
0000-0003-0838-4945
Associate professor , Faculty of Entrepreneurial , University of Tehran
mobini@ut.ac.ir
alireza
nankali
M.A. student of Entrepreneurship Management , University of Tehran
alirezanankali@ut.ac.ir
mohammadjavad
jame bozorgi
PHD Student of Entrepreneurship, Qazvin Islamic Azad University
jamebozorgi@ut.ac.ir
10.22059/jed.2017.61553
The present study is done with the aim of investigating the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on internationalization by mediating role of organizational culture in active international companies in Glass and Crystal Industry of Iran .This research, in terms of its purpose, is applied and in terms of data collection is a descriptive and correlational research. Statistical population included 107 managers and experts of 9 active companies in the field of Glass and Crystal Industry of Iran. Using simple random sampling and Cochran formula, 66 persons were selected as the sample. The data gathered by questionnaire which its validity was confirmed by experts and its reliability was approved by composite reliability and Cronbach's alpha. For data analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used with partial least squares (PLS) approach and Smart PLS software. The findings of research show that all hypotheses are accepted. The positive impact of entrepreneurial orientation on the internationalization of the companies was confirmed, and we conclude that 69 percent of the total impact of entrepreneurial orientation on internationalization is determined through indirect mediating variable of organizational culture.
Internationalization,Culture of Iran Glass and Crystal companies,Entrepreneurial Orientation
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61553.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61553_826fc3cefb59d18f4b407e079e0dbfdc.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
The effect of prior knowledge on entrepreneurial opportunity recognition (the Case study of tourism agencies participating in tourism fairs in Shiraz)
731
748
FA
Tayebe
Nikraftar
Assistant Prof, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
nikraftar@ut.ac.ir
Elahee
Hosseini
0000-0003-3478-5320
MSc, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
elahee.hosseini@gmail.com
10.22059/jed.2017.61551
In general, the entrepreneurial process is divided in two smaller process called "opportunity discovery" and "opportunity exploitation". The major focus of this research is the process of discovery. Prior knowledge of entrepreneurs was recognized as one of the main factors influencing opportunity recognition process. The tourism industry has great potential for entrepreneurial activity and those who are entering in this field have different levels of education and skill. The aim of this study is to identify the role of previous knowledge in the discovery of entrepreneurial opportunities. In order to evaluate the effect of previous knowledge to identify opportunities, four dimensions of prior knowledge identified based on literature review, then a conceptual model was developed and the assumptions were determined. The measures of and research and questions were determined based on literature review. The validity of its content was checked based on expert opinion.<br /> Statistical data is collected from the entire community, including senior executives of 80 tourism agencies. 67 questionnaires were completed. The research results suggest that technology and market knowledge has a direct and significant impact on opportunity recognition. But market has no service knowledge has no effect on opportunity recognition. The results also showed a significant correlation between market knowledge and opportunity recognition.
entrepreneurial opportunity,Prior knowledge,Tourism
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61551.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61551_4c842b9cceb73e1099e4047188ef7702.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Explanation of cultural and social components of rural entrepreneurship: A qualitative research
749
768
FA
hassan
shahraki
0000-0001-6175-5309
agriculture extension and education department-faculty of agriculture- University of Zabol
arm.shahraki@gmail.com
رضا
موحدی
دانشیار گروه ترویج و آموزش کشاورزی دانشکده کشاورزی دانشگاه بوعلی سینا
movahedi686@yahoo.com
احمد
یعقوبی فرانی
استادیار گروه ترویج و آموزش کشاورزی دانشکده کشاورزی دانشگاه بوعلی سینا
amyaghoubi@yahoo.com
10.22059/jed.2017.61639
This paper set out to address the sociological explanation of rural entrepreneurship. The rural and sociological aspects are very rare in the entrepreneurship discipline, especially in Iran. The research main questions including that what are the critical cultural and social components of rural entrepreneurship, and how is the meaning relation of these components with the rural entrepreneurship as a distinct phenomenon. Using Burrel and Morgan Matrix in social science, the paper through the content analysis that is a qualitative method, has tried to shed a critical light on the mainstream discourse of rural entrepreneurship in the country. Doing twenty semi structural interviews with rural entrepreneurs that have been selected purposeful, and rural experts throughout the country, the main results of the research are: (1) the rural entrepreneurship discourse in Iran is governmental and economic, (2) the rural entrepreneurship discourse in Iran has influenced by productivist approach in agriculture, and (3) the entrepreneur’s agency in the government and firm level is not so influential and active. In the last section of the paper some theoretical, practical, and research recommendations have been presented.
Rural Entrepreneurship,Entrepreneurship culture,entrepreneurship sociology,discourse
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61639.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61639_6d197454c83765077986a9bbb5e7dc08.pdf
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
2008-2266
2676-4156
9
4
2017
02
19
Identifying the general competencies of Iranian cluster development agents
769
788
FA
hadi
notash
Ph.D. Candidate, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
notash.hadi@gmail.com
ghanbar
mohammadi elyasi
0000-0002-1186-5961
Associate professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran,
elyasi@ut.ac.ir
mortaza
rezaee -zadeg
Assistant Professor, Department of Higher Education, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
morteza.rezaeizadeh@ul.ie
10.22059/jed.2017.61640
<strong>abstract</strong> <br />Cluster development agent (CDA) is a person or a group who has a central leading role and critical function in all stages of cluster development process. CDA as an important agent of change, has full authority in executing the cluster development project, where he has a leading and facilitating role throughout the cluster developing path. Therefore, it could be claimed that the success of the cluster development project directly depends on the CDA's competencies. CDA's competencies could be divided into two different categories: general and process-based competencies. General competencies refer to a set of knowledge, skills and traits which a CDA is expected to possess at all stages of cluster development process in order to illustrate an appropriate performance. The current study aims to identify CDAs’ general competencies in Iranian industrial clusters. This exploratory study has been done implementing qualitative narrative interviews with a sample of 15 CDAs who were purposefully selected and participated in the study. The interviews had been continued till when the theoretical saturation has been granted. Findings of the current study highlighted the CDA's general competencies as following: Negotiation and bargaining skill, Administrative skills, Professional ethics observance, Effective social networking skill, Influencing and persuasion skills, Institutionalizing skill, feedback giving and acceptance skills, role modeling and benchmarking skills, the teaching-learning skills, problem-based decision-making, information and cluster advertising skills. These findings are discussed and their implementations are outlined in the paper.
Business cluster,cluster development process,cluster development agent,Competency
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61640.html
https://jed.ut.ac.ir/article_61640_f102315831c3127b8b86b7ea44cd512f.pdf