a measurement of entrepreneurial intention and locating factors that nurture it are among one of the determining factors that lead to the emergence of the phenomenon of entrepreneurship, provide a better understanding of the quality of circumstances that bring about free enterprise and thus contribute to a more accurate prediction of the possibility of its occurrence. among factors that are inf...

With the social context of collaborative networks becoming increasingly important, research has broadened the traditional concept of competitiveness to include and emphasize ‘soft’ elements, like social capital. The social capital concept can be attained in two different contexts: intra and inter-groups. The objective of this study is to identify inter-organizational social capital elements and...

Electronic ties are loosening the constraints of organizational structure and physical proximity to allow connectivity between individuals who would otherwise find it difficult to identify and sustain contact with others who share the similar interests. This paper explores the knowledge exchange processes in extra-organizational networks of practice by studying three technical newsgroups. We ar...

abstract because of today's dynamic business environment and three emerging major trends of intense international competition, discrete markets, and changing technology, innovation is drawing increasing attention as a solution. these trends have aroused business scholars’ interest in running in-depth investigations on the concept of social capital as a critical factor in improving organizationa...

Inter-firm cooperation has gained importance in the context of buyer-supplier relationships. Trading partners often build inter-firm relationships to combine valuable resources and knowledge in order to achieve superior long-term performance. Inter-firm relationships require trading partners make relation-specific investments and build initiatives that facilitate and maintain buyer-suppler coop...

This paper addresses two hot topics of the contemporary debate, social capital and economic growth. Our theoretical analysis sheds light on decisive but so far neglected issues: how does social capital accumulate over time? Which is the relationship between social capital, technical progress and economic growth in the long run? The analysis shows that the economy may be attracted by alternative...

Cyberspace refers to new tools for marketers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing communications and offer new approaches to gain and retain customers. One of its aspects is online interpersonal influences. It can be said that viral marketing is an internet-based communication strategy that exploits the transmittable nature of information dissemination on the Internet. This ...

Recognition of the role played by social capital in the way in which entrepreneurs access resources and information has grown in recent years. Social capital refers to „productive potential‟ which is derived from relationships between actors (Coleman, 1988). According to Nahapiet and Ghoshal (1998) social capital has three distinct dimensions: structural, relational and cognitive. While the str...