Antecedents of a new social venture in Portugal : The influence of education and professional background
By: BERNARDINO, S
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Contributor(s): SANTOS, J. Freitas.
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ArticlePublisher: Barcelos : IPCA, jul./dec. 2015Online resources: Acesso Tékhne-Revista de Estudos Politécnicos = Polytechnical Studies Review 13, 2, p. 122-134Abstract: The aim of this investigation is to explore the extent to which individuals education and professional background influences the launching of a new social ventures (SV) in Portugal. To attain this objective, empirical data were collected through an online survey to social entrepreneurs who have already launched a SV. The sample consists of individuals who were responsible for the creation of a Portuguese NGO or a SV available on the Portuguese Social Stock Exchange. For data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square goodness-of-fit test) were used, as well as principal components analysis. Our investigation reveals that a higher educational level stimulates the emergence of new SV. Individuals professional background (such as prior occupational status, professional satisfaction and entrepreneurial context) also has a positive impact on the decision-making. We also detect that individuals past entrepreneurial experiences shape (in an indirect way) how individuals accept the risks of launching a SV
The aim of this investigation is to explore the extent to which individuals education and professional background influences the launching of a new social ventures (SV) in Portugal. To attain this objective, empirical data were collected through an online survey to social entrepreneurs who have already launched a SV. The sample consists of individuals who were responsible for the creation of a Portuguese NGO or a SV available on the Portuguese Social Stock Exchange. For data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square goodness-of-fit test) were used, as well as principal components analysis. Our investigation reveals that a higher educational level stimulates the emergence of new SV. Individuals professional background (such as prior occupational status, professional satisfaction and entrepreneurial context) also has a positive impact on the decision-making. We also detect that individuals past entrepreneurial experiences shape (in an indirect way) how individuals accept the risks of launching a SV
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