On the work values of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs: A european longitudinal study

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Almeida, AIS (Author) Other; Aurora Teixeira (Author) FEP

Journal

Title: Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship

Vol. 22 No. 2

Final page: 1750010

ISSN: 1084-9467

Publisher: World Scientific

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Scopus - 4 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-WZM

DOI: 10.1142/s1084946717500108

Abstract (EN): Entrepreneurs are critical for countries' industrial dynamics and economic growth. Although there are several studies focusing on the attitudes, cognitions and traits of entrepreneurs, only a few have explored the link between entrepreneurship and the job features entrepreneurs most value in the work setting. Taking a longitudinal perspective, over two periods of time, 1990-1993 and 2008-2010, the present study resorted to the European Value Study dataset, encompassing 27 European countries and more than 100 thousand individuals. Based on logistic estimates, we found that, compared with non-entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs consider work more important than other life dimensions (except family). Moreover, some work values associated with entrepreneurship (e.g., use initiative, achieving something, responsible job, meeting abilities, have a say, and learning new skills) are indeed mentioned the most by entrepreneurs and emerged significantly related with entrepreneurial propensity. Finally, some work values (e.g., have a say) are associated with entrepreneurship propensity regardless of country's culture, whereas others (e.g., interesting job) are strongly influenced by culture. © 2017 World Scientific Publishing Company.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific