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The moral legitimacy of entrepreneurs: An analysis of early-stage entrepreneurship across 26 countries
journal contribution
posted on 2023-08-30, 14:16 authored by Ewald Kibler, Teemu KautonenThis article develops our socio-cultural understanding of entrepreneurship by examining the influence of the moral legitimacy of entrepreneurs upon an individual’s engagement in early-stage entrepreneurship. A multilevel analysis conducted across 26 countries demonstrates that the higher the perceived degree of moral legitimacy, the more likely an individual is to consider starting a business, to begin preparing a business and to progress to actually found and run the business. We conclude that moral norms in society are an important influence upon early-stage entrepreneurship; thus, it is critical to legitimize the position of entrepreneurs as moral and beneficial for society as a whole.
History
Refereed
- Yes
Volume
34Issue number
1Page range
34-50Publication title
International Small Business JournalISSN
1741-2870External DOI
Publisher
SAGEFile version
- Accepted version
Language
- eng