Entrepreneurship and the Dynamics of Contexts: Contemporary Issues and Challenges aims to expand the discourse on entrepreneurship-context, with the goal of probing conventional knowledge. Recent efforts in contextualising entrepreneurship research have predominantly concentrated on the 'where.' While these studies have contributed significantly to scholarly discussions by sharing findings across geographical divides, it is evident that the 'when' and 'how' of contextualised entrepreneurship versions remain under-theorised and underexplored.
The book aims to make two central points. The first point involves distinguishing between current assumptions and new findings and determining whether existing assumptions can be sustained or if new knowledge needs to be established. The second point emphasises the necessity of sharpening insights by balancing theories and concepts about contexts. This collection aims to contribute to a significant widening of the field.
The International Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research Series opens a new chapter, as it seeks to advance discussions that consolidate conventional knowledge. The purpose of this initiative is to invite new reflections on the nature of entrepreneurship and small business across contexts. The collections in this series aim to improve the theoretical rigour and practical relevance of the field. The emphasis is to advance contemporary contributions that matter for small business and entrepreneurship, directing us to underexplored and under-theorised contexts.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Holding the anchor of Entrepreneurship across Contexts; Ibiyemi Omeihe, Kingsley Obi Omeihe, and Alan Murray
Chapter 2. Partnerships as a model for entrepreneurship in the Scottish third sector; Elena Pershina
Chapter 3. Energy, Entropy & Emergent Behaviour: How Geoffrey West’s Theory of Scale Can Help Contextualize Entrepreneurial Ecosystems; Philip Davies
Chapter 4. Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in West Africa: A Comparative Study of Opportunities and Challenges in Nigeria and Ghana; Johnson O. Okeniyi, Temitope S. Bodunrin, Sunday E. Samuel, and Chimkwanum Okecha
Chapter 5. Exploring the Impact of Digital Entrepreneurship on Supply Chain Resilience in a Post-Pandemic Context; Olamide Olusegun
Chapter 6. Unlocking Sustainable Growth: Leveraging Circular Economy, Servitisation and Industry 4.0 as a Catalyst for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Sehrish Atif and Abeer Hassan
Chapter 7. From Shadows to Success: Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh; Nawreen Sobhan and Kingsley Obi Omeihe
Chapter 8. Notes on Minority Entrepreneurship-a focus on the role of trust; Olamide Falehin, Kingsley Obi Omeihe, Bekee Bariture, and Ibiyemi Omeihe
Chapter 9. Digital Financial Inclusion through Entrepreneurship in Africa; Imo Enang
Chapter 10. Female Entrepreneurs and Challenges in Emerging Economies: Financial and Non-Financial Perspectives; Ngozichukwuka M. Eneh Ojo
About the Author :
Ibiyemi Omeihe is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of the West of Scotland.
Kingsley Obi Omeihe is an Associate Professor at the University of the West of Scotland.
Alan Murrayis an Associate of Entrepreneurship at the University of the West of Scotland.
Review :
This is a timely and thought-provoking volume that brings fresh insight into how context shapes, and is shaped by, entrepreneurial activity. The editors have done a remarkable job of curating contributions that are both academically rigorous and deeply relevant to real-world challenges. A must-read for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the broader forces that influence entrepreneurship.
This book offers a rich and nuanced exploration of entrepreneurship as a deeply contextual process. It brings together voices from different regions and disciplines, making it a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers alike. It is insightful, engaging, and grounded in the realities of practice and sets a new standard for thinking about entrepreneurship.
