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3. Theoretical Framework for Entrepreneurship in the UAE

Author : Wasif A. Minhas

Published in: Advancing Entrepreneurship in the United Arab Emirates

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Abstract

The entrepreneur and the entrepreneurial process are at the core of this book. Despite multiple variations, the entrepreneur and entrepreneurship are inseparable and the entrepreneur is widely accepted as the core driver of entrepreneurship. However, the theory of entrepreneurship has not been consolidated and lacks a universal definition of entrepreneurship or indeed the entrepreneur. This chapter defines entrepreneurship and the entrepreneur, among other terms relevant to this book. Key concepts such as entrepreneurial motivation, action, and entrepreneurial characteristics are also discussed along with other central constructs such as environmental factors and competing models of entrepreneurship. This process has also allowed for a distinct separation between entrepreneurship and the entrepreneur. In doing so, this important chapter outlines the theoretical framework that has guided this research.

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Metadata
Title
Theoretical Framework for Entrepreneurship in the UAE
Author
Wasif A. Minhas
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Advancing Entrepreneurship in the United Arab Emirates

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-76435-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-76436-8

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76436-8_3