An empirical investigation of determinants of effectual and causal decision logics in online and high-tech start-up firms
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DOI: 10.1007/s11187-019-00147-8
Abstract: Scholars have criticized effectuation research for being insufficiently embedded in a nomological network of practically relevant antecedents. To address this research gap, the current study uses a mixed-methods design. First, a qualitative study with 20… read more here.
Keywords: effectuation; high tech; tech start; decision logics ... See more keywords
The measurement of effectuation: highlighting research tensions and opportunities for the future
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DOI: 10.1007/s11187-019-00149-6
Abstract: In this paper, we address issues related to the measurement of effectuation. We identify and examine 81 empirical studies focusing on research tensions (fundamental assumptions, theoretical underpinnings, boundary conditions, units of analyses, measures, and temporal… read more here.
Keywords: effectuation; measurement effectuation; research tensions; effectuation highlighting ... See more keywords
Building an equity story: the impact of effectuation on business angel investments
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DOI: 10.1007/s11573-017-0868-2
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of the decision-making style of angel investors on their investee businesses’ valuations with a particular focus on the early post-investment phase. Business angels not only provide new ventures with financial… read more here.
Keywords: angel investments; investment; effectuation; business ... See more keywords
Rushed and short on time: The negative effects of temporal planning and flexible pacing style on the entrepreneurial alertness–effectuation relationship
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.11.025
Abstract: Abstract We investigate the influence of entrepreneurs' temporal preferences on the alertness–effectuation association in the early opportunity creation process. Although temporal cognitions of planning and flexible pacing are generally beneficial in organizational settings, we ask… read more here.
Keywords: alertness effectuation; alertness; effectuation; flexible pacing ... See more keywords
The double-edged sword impact of effectuation on new product creativity: The moderating role of competitive intensity and firm size
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.06.047
Abstract: Abstract The existing literature offers contradictory findings about the impact of effectuation decision-making logic on new product creativity (NPC). We address these contradictions by arguing that effectuation differentially affects two dimensions of NPC, that is,… read more here.
Keywords: competitive intensity; effectuation; firm size; new product ... See more keywords
Weaving network theory into effectuation: A multi-level reconceptualization of effectual dynamics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2019.05.001
Abstract: Abstract This paper positions effectuation as a network-driving and network dependent phenomenon and suggests that understanding networks and network processes is essential to understanding the dynamics of effectuation. We argue that the implementation of effectuation… read more here.
Keywords: effectuation; uncertainty; multi level; research ... See more keywords
Causation and effectuation behaviour of Ethiopian entrepreneurs: Implications on performance of small tourism firms
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DOI: 10.1108/jsbed-02-2017-0079
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the implications of causation and effectuation behaviour of Ethiopian entrepreneurs on the eventual performance of their newly established small firms. It adds new knowledge and insights to… read more here.
Keywords: effectuation; small tourism; causation effectuation; performance ... See more keywords