THE DYNAMICS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKS
Bengt Johannisson, Växjö University, Sweden
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Dynamics - Both Change and Stability
Defining
and Modelling Personal-Network Dynamics
Dynamics
Operationalizing Network Dynamics
An
Empirical Study of Network Dynamics
Concluding
Remarks
References
Entrepreneurs build personal networks which combine social and business concerns because independent business venturing is socio-economic projecting. A panel-study over the period l987-1993 encompassing 361 prospective and existing young Swedish entrepreneurs focused the role of networking in the venturing process. The most important ties in the personal network are almost as often social as business oriented. Lasting ties change from business to social more often than vice versa. Personal networking enhances optimism but has little direct impact on perceived performance. While the overall personal network remains stable, e.g. due to long-term investment in ties, its dynamics is found in the flexible use of the network potential in answer to momentary venture need.
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