GENDER RELATED DIFFERENCES IN THE FOUNDING INTENTION (SUMMARY)

Stavroula Laspita, European Business School, Germany
Christian W. Scheiner, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
Alexander Brem, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
Heinz Klandt, European Business School, Germany
Kai-Ingo Voigt, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

Abstract

In contradiction to previous research, which focuses on entrepreneurs during their professional activity, this study concentrates on an earlier point in time and that is before the working life begins. The micro-social environment (family background), entrepreneurial education and specific cognitions (fostering and hindering perceptions) towards self employment that influence the professional choice are examined in this study. Attention is also given to gender similarities or differences and to catching a glimpse of entrepreneurial related variables as they occur over time.

Recommended Citation

Laspita, Stavroula; Scheiner, Christian W.; Brem, Alexander; Klandt, Heinz; and Voigt, Kai-Ingo (2008) "GENDER RELATED DIFFERENCES IN THE FOUNDING INTENTION (SUMMARY)," Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research: Vol. 28: Iss. 8, Article 2.
Available at: http://digitalknowledge.babson.edu/fer/vol28/iss8/2