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Developing a research framework for understanding the social realities, with special reference to Sri Lankan entrepreneurs

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Gamage, H., Cameron, D. and Woods, E. J. (2003) Developing a research framework for understanding the social realities, with special reference to Sri Lankan entrepreneurs. In: 14th International Farm Management Association Congress 2003: Farming at the Edge, 10-15 August 2003, Perth, Australia.

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This paper identifies and examines issues of relevance for increasing effectiveness of entrepreneurial management research. These issues emerged from research into entrepreneurial behaviour and underlying motivations in Sri Lanka. Understanding of socially- and culturally-bound social actors, social actions and social outputs in entrepreneurial activity requires context-sensitivity, expressed through cognisance of institutional characteristics, the interface between cultural values and business, and historical and cultural forces which impact on entrepreneurship. We suggest that this requires exploration through bottom-up translations of actions consistent with the beliefs and values of the actors involved, employing qualitative methodology to ground the reality of human behaviour in deep-rooted cultural and social contexts. Thorough interpretation of holistic case studies that are capable of capturing the actors' viewpoints brings appropriate insights to the field of entrepreneurship.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Agricultural economics
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Agricultural education > Agricultural extension work
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Farm economics. Farm management. Agricultural mathematics
Live Archive:20 Oct 2020 03:05
Last Modified:03 Sep 2021 16:46

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