Developing Theoretical Insights in Entrepreneurship Research
39 Pages Posted: 15 Apr 2022 Last revised: 15 Nov 2023
Date Written: August 22, 2022
Abstract
As the study of entrepreneurship advances, our appreciation for the role of theory in the development of the field has grown. In this paper, we build on our collective experiences to offer a peek into the inner workings of entrepreneurship theorizing, using specific examples to highlight ways of developing theoretical insights for advancing entrepreneurship research. Our journeys suggest an iterative process centered on asking an important and interesting question, challenging prevailing assumptions, understanding context and phenomenon, and developing conceptual models and analyses. We focus on the uniqueness of entrepreneurial phenomena, contexts, and actors as well as the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
Keywords: entrepreneurship, assumptions, theoretical contribution, immersion, theorizing at the intersection, theory building
JEL Classification: M13, M10, M1
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