Entrepreneurial skill and regulation:evidence from primary sector rural entrepreneurs

Deakins, David and Bensemann, Jo and Battisti, Martina (2016) Entrepreneurial skill and regulation:evidence from primary sector rural entrepreneurs. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 22 (2). pp. 234-259. ISSN 1355-2554

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to undertake a qualitative case-based analysis of the factors affecting the capability of primary sector rural entrepreneurs to manage regulation. The authors suggest a conceptual framework to aid understanding of their skill and capability when managing regulation. Design/methodology/approach – Using a multiple case study approach the entrepreneurial skill of rural entrepreneurs is examined in light of three sets of factors: institutional regulatory, social capital and economic market. Findings – The case analysis indicates diversity in the skill of rural entrepreneurs to manage regulation across sub-sectors including dairy and stock farming, fruit growers and vegetable/horticultural producers. The conceptual framework indicates that there are three areas that influence entrepreneurial skill: relationships with national cooperatives, relationships with the institutional regulatory environment and relationships with the economic market environment. This provides the authors with a conceptual framework to aid understanding of the interplay of factors affecting entrepreneurial skill and capability to manage regulation. Originality/value – This study contributes to the emerging stream of literature highlighting the importance of industry sector context for understanding the complex and differing regulatory effects on entrepreneurs’ skill and hence capability to manage. Case comparisons allow the authors to explain and understand why entrepreneurs that operate similar businesses within the same sector respond differently to regulation.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research
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Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? SOCIAL CAPITALREGULATIONENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLPRIMARY SECTORRURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPBUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING (MISCELLANEOUS) ??
ID Code:
80136
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Deposited On:
13 Jul 2016 13:16
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Yes
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Published
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15 Sep 2023 00:27