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Hans Landström

Professor emeritus

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Introduction : Rigour and relevance in European entrepreneurship research

Author

  • Eddy Laveren
  • Robert Blackburn
  • Ulla Hytti
  • Hans Landström

Summary, in English

This introduction provides an overview and commentary on the main chapters in the book. The book presents contemporary examples of European research that embrace both rigour and relevance. In doing so, the book demonstrates that both rigour and relevance is alive in entrepreneurship research. Many of the following chapters address agendas that are influenced by pragmatic questions as much as theoretical insights, showing that engaged research begins at the agenda-setting phase rather than an add-on at the end. Additionally, the volume showcases interesting new work in the area of entrepreneurial behaviour and mindsets, intrapreneurship, family businesses, the role of prior experience or its absence as a resource, funding and time allocation amongst freelancers. Whilst the chapters are focused on specific issues, they all illustrate that theoretically grounded research can have implications for practice and policy.

Department/s

  • Entrepreneurship

Publishing year

2019-01-01

Language

English

Pages

1-7

Publication/Series

Rigour and Relevance in Entrepreneurship Research, Resources and Outcomes Frontiers in European Entrepreneurship Research

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

Edward Elgar Publishing

Topic

  • Business Administration

Status

Published

Research group

  • Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 9781789903980
  • ISBN: 9781789903973