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Saudi Arabia scores 36 in ‘long term orientation’ dimension in Hofstede’s studies. People in such societies exhibit great respect for traditions. Similarly, Saudi Arabia is labelled as a collectivistic society where the hierarchies are recognized and followed. This is even true in families as the…

This article analyzes the impact of entrepreneurial behavior and attitudes on the economic growth of 21 European countries. The objective is through a set of entrepreneurship indicators collected by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) that measure entrepreneurial behaviors and attitudes such as Perceived Opportunities, Perceived…

To achieve planned levels of sustainable growth and development, authors in literature have argued that a nation would require a lot of investment, and the capital market is one of the verified channels through which this could be made possible. This study examines the nexus…

Although handicrafts portray the Malaysian culture and heritage legacy brought forward from previous generations, over the years, due to industrial revolution and technological advancements, the handicraft industry has been severely affected. However, entrepreneurship is one of the ways forward to sustainably preserve the handicraft industry.…

The current paper offers a reflection derived from the results of the qualitative research component in the author’s PhD thesis on Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and entrepreneurial dynamics in Portugal over the last thirty years (Couto, 2013). Relying on a limited, but diverse body…

Family-oriented companies are a predominant type of company in the context of the Portuguese private business fabric. At the heart of this business typology, two structural aspects of the life of individuals coexist: work (company) and family, with multiple challenges experienced by those who create,…

Micro entrepreneurs contribute significantly to economic growth, and poverty eradication through self-employment, and job creation. However, micro-entrepreneurs are believed to wrestle with effective financial recording and planning. In the absence of proper bookkeeping, business analysis, and hence future growth planning are difficult. This exploratory study…

The article is an attempt to describe the perception of the social economy and social entrepreneurship as well as evaluate their prospects and obstacles to their development in the context of entrepreneurial intentions of students. From the point of view of academic research, the social…

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the transport industry functioning. Changes in the volume of transported cargo were observed in particular transport modes, and above all in ports transshipments. The aim of the article is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the…

The paper presents the specificity of the group of consumers belonging to the so-called generation Z. Regardless of whether the biological or educational criterion of age is taken into account, this segment of the market requires detailed knowledge, as well as the determination of specific…