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Effectuation versus Causation : A case study on effectuation in a Ghanaian context
Ichaarine, Abdessamad (2024) Effectuation versus Causation : A case study on effectuation in a Ghanaian context.
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| Abstract: | This study explores entrepreneurial decision-making processes in Ghana and is focused on the transferability and generalizability of effectuation theory in an emerging economy context. All elements of effectuation theory are tested and investigated to what extent they translate to this new environment. This is done through online semi-structured interviews, analyzing the decision-making processes of 11 entrepreneurs in 2 different industries: Consumer products and recycling. The findings indicate that causation practices are dominant in an uncertain Ghanaian environment, due to both environmental-specific and industry factors. As the venture grows, they widen their scope and start incorporating elements of effectuation |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 85 business administration, organizational science |
| Programme: | Business Administration MSc (60644) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/104652 |
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