Success Factors for Managing an Entrepreneurial University

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leire Markuerkiaga ◽  
Nekane Errasti ◽  
Juan Ignacio Igartua
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Corporate Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Research Stream

The entrepreneurial university is regarded as an agent of societal change and an important instrument in the facilitation of the contemporary knowledge-based economy because it supports the generation and exploitation of knowledge through its three missions of education, research and academic entrepreneurship. Moreover, the entrepreneurial university boosts economic and social development by encouraging academic entrepreneurship among faculty members. Although research on the entrepreneurial university has increased considerably in recent years, there are as yet no conceptual syntheses of the literature and there is an absence of a holistic framework covering the range of factors required to promote academic entrepreneurship within the entrepreneurial university paradigm. This gap is addressed by identifying the determining factors in an entrepreneurial university and synthesizing them into an integrative framework, based on the corporate entrepreneurship research stream: the determining factors are divided into three groups – external, internal and strategic. This framework is based on a qualitative review of theoretical and empirical studies of entrepreneurial universities and an analysis of diverse frameworks and models. The paper thus provides a systematic overview that allows for consolidation of the literature on entrepreneurial universities, while drawing important implications from research and suggesting potential paths for future study.

Success Factors for Managing International Joint Ventures: A Review and an Integrative Framework

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Nippa ◽  
Schon Beechler ◽  
Andreas Klossek
Keyword(s):  
Joint Ventures ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
International Joint Ventures ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chinese Market ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
International Joint ◽  
Organizational Mode

International joint ventures (IJV) are an important organizational mode for expanding and sustaining global business and have been of special relevance for the emerging Chinese market for decades. While IJVs offer specific economic advantages they also present serious management problems that lead to high failure rates, especially in developing countries. Because of the strategic relevance of IJVs and corresponding management challenges, research on success factors for managing IJVs in China has received broad attention, resulting in a variety of studies. However, there are no conceptual syntheses of the literature to date and further development in the field is hampered by both a lack of consolidation of what is known and identification of viable avenues for future research. We address this gap by building on existing concepts in the field, developing them further and synthesizing them into an integrative, theory-based framework of IJV success factors. We use this framework to systematically depict the results of both empirical studies related to Sino-foreign IJVs and to IJVs in general. Finally, we draw important implications from the research and propose potential paths for future study.

Entrepreneurial university: towards a better understanding of past trends and future directions

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 316-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Mascarenhas ◽  
Carla Susana Marques ◽  
Anderson Rei Galvão ◽  
Gina Santos
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Isi Web Of Science ◽  
The University

Purpose This study aims to explore and analyse the literature, related to the Entrepreneurial University, published in the ISI Web of Science, from 1900 to present. The objectives of this paper are, first, to describe how this field of research is organised in terms of publications, authors and sources (i.e. documents), and, second, to identify the main references cited and ways in which they are grouped (i.e. clusters). In addition, this paper discusses how this literature presents challenges. Namely, from this bibliometric study, what has already been studied and the limits of these studies, as well as the research opportunities for this area, can be understood. Design/methodology/approach The documents obtained from a search of the ISI Web of Science were subjected to a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer software. Findings A systematic literature review showed that universities are increasingly dedicated to the commercialisation of knowledge. The results include three clusters: Cluster one – “Entrepreneurial Universities” focuses on changes in the university paradigm; Cluster two – “Academic Entrepreneurship” refers to the commercialisation of knowledge; and Cluster three – “Creation of Technology-Based Companies” focuses on spin-off creation. Originality/value By studying the citation profile of documents on the entrepreneurial university, this study has contributed to a better understanding of the flow of production and scientific practices since the beginning of the 21st century. This study also examined research tendencies to identify the emergent areas of this field.

Factors and maturity level of entrepreneurial universities in Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nekane Errasti ◽  
María-José Bezanilla ◽  
Ana García-Olalla ◽  
Elena Auzmendi ◽  
Jessica Paños
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Type ◽  
Spanish Universities

Purpose The entrepreneurial university is being widely studied, given its importance as an agent in economic and social development. This paper presents the findings of a study that had a twofold objective. First, it sought to establish a model of maturity for the measurement of the level of academic entrepreneurship in universities. Second, it aimed to apply this maturity model to a sufficiently wide and varied sample of faculties to discover their current level of academic entrepreneurship, as well as their differences by area of knowledge, type of university and autonomous region in Spain. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was designed with items grouped into 14 blocks that defined the entrepreneurial university according to the model previously developed. The questionnaire was answered by 84 deans/directors belonging to different faculties/universities from six Spanish regions. Findings The findings showed that the Spanish universities stand out in four areas: internationalisation, use of active methodologies, mission and strategy and management team support. However, the legal and administrative context, the funds for entrepreneurship and the training of staff in entrepreneurship are not sufficiently developed. Significant differences were observed between regions but not by type of university or area of knowledge. Originality/value The results provide an innovative model that explains the factors that define the entrepreneurial university, as well as guidelines for universities to move forward in developing stages.

Significance and Role of Entrepreneurial University in Emerging Economies

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Dynamic State ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Technology And Communication ◽  
Globalized World

Universities have been among the oldest organizations who have stood unchanged until the advent of globalization, the information explosion, and the convergence of information, technology, and communication. However, today as it stands, universities the world over are in a dynamic state and they are forced to transform to meet the ever-changing needs of development and growth. This is due in part from educating the next generation who can make their place and compete in the globalized world. Thus, universities in emerging economies are now moving towards becoming ‘entrepreneurial universities' to meet the changing demand and challenges. Thus, by adopting a qualitative approach with an in-depth literature review, the aim of this paper, to understand the need, role, and significance of the entrepreneurial university, and provide a holistic framework for an entrepreneurial university and to identify the critical success factors that make a university truly entrepreneurial in the context of emerging economies.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial university ecosystems and graduates' career patterns: do entrepreneurship education programmes and university business incubators matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 753-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maribel Guerrero ◽  
David Urbano ◽  
Eduardo Gajón
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Career Patterns ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThis paper provides insights about how graduates' career patterns (i.e. academic entrepreneur, self-employed or paid employed) are influenced by entrepreneurial university ecosystems (i.e. incubators and entrepreneurship education programs).Design/methodology/approachBy adopting Douglas and Shepherd's utility-maximising function, the influence of one entrepreneurial university ecosystem on graduates' career choices was tested using a sample of 11,512 graduates from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) in Mexico.FindingsOur results show the critical role of entrepreneurial universities ecosystems in facilitating employability options as academic entrepreneurship for ITESM's graduates. The study shows some insights about how graduates' risk aversion and work effort are positively influenced by the university business incubator and entrepreneurship education programs, respectively.Practical implicationsDiverse implications for stakeholders have emerged from our results. These implications are associated with potential benefits of implementing programmes oriented to engage academic entrepreneurship within Latin American universities.Originality/valueEntrepreneurial universities provide a range of employability alternatives for their students, such as to be self-employed, academic entrepreneurs or paid employees. In this scenario, entrepreneurial universities have configured entrepreneurial ecosystems (educational programmes, business incubators and other infrastructures) to support potential entrepreneurs (students, academics, staff and alumni). Despite the relevance of the environmental conditions on individuals' occupational choices, few studies have explored the role of the entrepreneurial university ecosystems on graduates' employability. In this vein, our study contributes to some academic discussions: (1) the role of context on career choice models (Ilouga et al., 2014; Sieger and Monsen, 2015), (2) the role of incubators and entrepreneurship education on fostering academic entrepreneurship on the graduates' community (Nabi et al., 2017; Good et al., 2019; Guerrero and Urbano, 2019a) and (3) the effectiveness of the entrepreneurial university ecosystems on graduates' employability (Herrera et al., 2018; Wright et al., 2017).

scholarly journals Discussing the Role of Entrepreneurial Universities in COVID-19 Era in the Middle East

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oualid Abidi ◽  
Vladimir Dzenopoljac ◽  
Aleksandra Dzenopoljac
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Research Propositions

Research Question: This conceptual research explores the role that academic entrepreneurship can play in Middle Eastern countries in addressing the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the region. Motivation: Entrepreneurial universities are pivotal in contemporary economic systems due to their significant contributions in innovation efforts. Part of their mission is seen in the commercialization of their scientific knowledge through the creation of spin-offs (Cvijic et al., 2019; O'shea et al., 2005; Rodrigues et al., 2019). The challenges and constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated the importance of coordinating the efforts of all parties including those of entrepreneurial universities in order to develop vaccines and generate healthcare solutions which could be patented and commercialized afterwards. Hence, this paper identifies the factors which can reinforce the entrepreneurial insertion of universities and increase their capacity in supporting collective efforts aiming at combatting the COVID-19 aftermath. Idea: Based on a review of recent literature, the purpose of this conceptual study is twofold: identify the predictors and the success factors of academic entrepreneurship; and argue for research propositions that could guide future empirical research. In addition, this paper provides insights into the current evolution of the entrepreneurial experiences of Middle Eastern universities. Data: This explorative research was based on an extensive literature review of the core aspects relevant to academic entrepreneurship. Recent references published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals with the primary focus on the Middle East or other developing economies were targeted in order to build up the conceptual model revolving around nine research propositions. Tools: Selected references were reviewed and categorized around the mainstream themes identified by the authors, i.e., impact of entrepreneurial universities, antecedents of academic entrepreneurship, and its success factors. For each block, several research propositions were derived and presented. Findings: The literature review findings argue for the potential role that specific factors can play in promoting the entrepreneurial engagement of Middle Eastern universities, namely the national institutional framework, an easy access to funding sources, the existence of interrelations with local organizations and the quality of the university’s organizational infrastructure. The conceptual framework assumes also that the performance of entrepreneurial universities would depend on the number and quality of relationships with the industry, the support of venture capitalists and the intensity of their entrepreneurial and market orientations. Contribution: This research contributes essentially in underlining the growing importance of academic entrepreneurship and how it can be a rewarding choice for Middle Eastern policy makers.

Academic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial universities and biotechnology

1969 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlen D Meyers ◽  
Sarika Pruthi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
The United States ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Core Components

There are various definitions of an entrepreneurial university, yet there is a lack of agreement about its core components. This article defines the five key characteristics of an entrepreneurial university based on examples of successful bio-clusters in the United States and Europe, and suggests an agenda for stakeholders.

scholarly journals THE CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN INDONESIA: ARE WE ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY YET?

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Eko Sakapurnama ◽  
Martani Huseini ◽  
Pantius Drahen Soeling
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
The Government ◽  
Financial Income

Today, the world has entered the industry revolution 4.0 era. It is inevitable that higher education institutions become the agents of change of civilizations that support the phenomenon. Some conceptions related to knowledge-based economy, entrepreneurial university or third-generation university, became the frame of thinking of experts who encourage university policies and strategies. This literature review is intended as an analysis on the current condition of higher education institutions in Indonesia, especially Universitas Indonesia and Universitas Gajah Mada, both of which are leading universities in Indonesia. As a state-owned university that is given an autonomy, the government restricts their subsidy, and this has put both state-owned universities (PTNBH) in a dilemma in an attempt to implement their Tri Dharma's activities, mainly because unclear policy to get the financial income from non-educational costs. This article will highlight some thoughts related to entrepreneurial universities, such as definitions, transformation models, and challenges to become entrepreneurial universities.

Integrated quality environmental management implementation in food processing SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 740-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Ali Raza Shah ◽  
Khairur Rijal Jamaludin ◽  
Hayati Habibah Abdul Talib ◽  
Sha’ri Mohd Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) of integrated quality environmental management (IQEM) and analyze their impact on operational performance (OP) and environmental performance (EP) in food processing Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on collecting data using a survey questionnaire through snowball sampling technique. A total of 302 food processing SMEs operating in Punjab, Pakistan, responded to the survey. SPSS version-23 and SmartPLS-3 were used for data analysis. Findings The literature review identified leadership (LS), employee management (EM), strategic planning (SP), information management (IM), process management (PM), supplier management (SM) and customer focus (CF) as CSFs of IQEM. The results of this study found a significant relationship of all identified CSFs with operational performance in food processing SMEs whereas EM, IM, PM and SM were insignificant with the EP in the food processing SMEs. Research limitations/implications Although this study has collected data from one province, the Punjab province, it still relevant in identifying the CSFs for IQEM implementation within food processing SMEs to improve performance. Originality/value Despite the wide spread of integrated systems practices in the developed countries, little attention has been placed to implement and assess the IQEM initiatives by organizations in the developing countries. Thus, this study identified CSFs of IQEM based on empirical studies and analyzed their impact on OP and EP of food processing SMEs.

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