Title: Opportunity recognition attitudes of nascent indigenous entrepreneurs

Authors: Noel J. Lindsay, Wendy A. Lindsay, Anton Jordaan, Kevin Hindle

Addresses: Centre for the Development of Entrepreneurs, University of South Australia, G.P.O. Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. ' Centre for the Development of Entrepreneurs, University of South Australia, G.P.O. Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. ' Centre for the Development of Entrepreneurs, University of South Australia, G.P.O. Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. ' Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Abstract: This exploratory research aims to fill a gap in the literature. The current theory of entrepreneurial attitude toward opportunity recognition (EOR) is primarily based upon a non-indigenous entrepreneurship theory. Yet, there are significant differences between non-indigenous and indigenous forms of entrepreneurship. Non-indigenous entrepreneurship tends to emphasise economic objectives whereas indigenous entrepreneurship tends to embrace both economic and non-economic objectives. As such, the current EOR theory needs to be expanded to include both non-indigenous and indigenous similarities and differences. This research uses indigenous culture as a context for examining the relationships between personal values, EOR and expected personal success of nascent indigenous entrepreneurs.

Keywords: nascent indigenous entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship; personal values; attitude; opportunity recognition; success factors; opportunity identification; entrepreneurial behaviour; indigenous culture.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESB.2006.008662

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 2006 Vol.3 No.1, pp.56 - 75

Published online: 13 Jan 2006 *

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