Bridging theory and practice in the humane entrepreneurship domain: insights from small and medium Italian enterprises
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
; 30(3):567-586, 2023.
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in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2320165
ABSTRACT
PurposeHumane entrepreneurship (HumEnt) has been theoretically proposed as a new model of entrepreneurship supporting the idea of an enlarged entrepreneurial strategic posture. The aim of paper is to frame humane entrepreneurial orientation's (HEO) characteristics by showing how firms apply the HumEnt approach, and to offer suggestions to build an HEO measurement scale.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a case study approach, focusing on five Italian small and medium enterprises (SMEs).FindingsThe study (1) identifies which are the characteristics of HEO strategic posture in the enterprises under examination;(2) shows that entrepreneurs' personal values and credos are fundamental to having an HEO strategic posture adopted;(3) provides indications on the development of a measurement scale through a discussion of emerging HEO themes.Originality/valueThe value of the study is that emerging themes of HEO strategic posture was derived from the analysis of five Italian SMEs. Entrepreneur's personal values have been proven to be relevant in the implementation of HEO. Based on the emerging HEO themes, the study contributes to the literature opening the way toward the building of an all-encompassing HEO measurement scale.
Business And Economics--Small Business; Sustainability; Measurement scale; Case study research; Humane entrepreneurial orientation; Social responsibility; Entrepreneurship; Human resources; Sustainable development; Fashion designers; Employees; Small & medium sized enterprises-SME; Medical research; Business models; Entrepreneurs; Coronaviruses; Climate change; COVID-19; United Kingdom--UK; Wales; 54149:Other Specialized Design Services
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