The Entrepreneurial Dilemma in the Life Cycle of the Small Firm: How the firm and the entrepreneur change during the life cycle of the firm, or how they should change

Entrepreneurial dilemmas are crucial in the life cycle of small firms, and this book provides an in-depth analysis of these dilemmas and their resolution. It offers an overview of modern theories in entrepreneurship, presents ten universal cases, and highlights the opportunities teaching entrepreneurship in a higher education context offers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Entrepreneurial dilemmas hold significant importance, although they often go unnoticed, within the life cycle of small firms. This comprehensive book delves into the concept of the entrepreneurial dilemma, defining it as a situation where entrepreneurs must make crucial choices about their firm without having all the necessary information. By presenting an in-depth analysis of contemporary theories in entrepreneurship, including innovation, sustainable entrepreneurship, the characteristics of small businesses, the firm's life cycle, entrepreneurial behavior, and small business finance, this book aims to provide a deep understanding of these dilemmas and offer effective solutions. Enno Masurel, a renowned expert in the field, offers a clear overview of the opportunities that teaching entrepreneurship in higher education contexts presents. He further enhances the reader's comprehension by incorporating ten universal cases that vividly illustrate the challenges and dilemmas faced by entrepreneurial activities in the development of small firms. This resource is invaluable for lecturers, researchers, and practitioners in entrepreneurship, small business development, and business administration, enabling them to gain a comprehensive grasp of the entrepreneurial landscape and develop strategies to navigate these complex dilemmas successfully.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789733181