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The gendered effect of the usage of the causation and/or effectuation decision-making styles in the entrepreneurial process
Berfelo, Daniek (2024) The gendered effect of the usage of the causation and/or effectuation decision-making styles in the entrepreneurial process.
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| Abstract: | Recent research on entrepreneurial decision-making distinguishes between the planning-based causation approach and the adaptive, flexible effectuation approach. While many antecedents have been explored, the influence of gender has received less attention. This study investigates how gender affects the use of causation and effectuation decision-making styles to enhance entrepreneurial theories and practices. Through semi-structured interviews with male and female entrepreneurs, the study examines their reliance on these approaches. Results indicate that female entrepreneurs tend to favor the effectuation framework, particularly the affordable loss and bird in hand principles. In contrast, male entrepreneurs show a more balanced use of both decision-making styles, demonstrating greater flexibility. The study also challenges the notion that these decision-making styles are distinct, emphasizing the importance of integrating different approaches and considering context in future research. This contributes to academic discourse by suggesting a more nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial decision-making across genders. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 85 business administration, organizational science |
| Programme: | International Business Administration BSc (50952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100306 |
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