<i>‘This book makes an important and timely contribution by addressing the unanswered questions that we have all been asking. The book presents a mixture of compelling case studies and case histories to illuminate the lived experiences of diverse entrepreneurs. The book is an essential read for academics, researchers and educators as it shines an important light on the importance of diversity in practical ways.’ </i>

- Professor Kiran Trehan, University of York, UK,

<i>‘</i>Cases on Entrepreneurship and Diversity<i> by Dr Spinder Dhaliwal, a collation of case studies of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, is very welcome and is an invaluable asset to developing greater understanding of the huge range of drivers, experiences and outcomes of entrepreneurship throughout the world. The appeal to me as an educator is clear, but I’m sure wider audiences will also appreciate seeing better representation of the diversity of entrepreneurship out there.’</i>

- Professor Laura Galloway, Professor of Business & Enterprise, Edinburgh Business School, UK,

<i>‘</i>Cases on Entrepreneurship and Diversity<i> offers genuine insights to real entrepreneurs with discussion questions and debates. It is an important book for the current climate and an essential text for every entrepreneurship course. The importance of diversity in entrepreneurship is exemplified in these relevant and varied cases.’</i>

- Dr Jonathan M. Scott, Senior Lecturer, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, New Zealand,

This erudite casebook draws from first-hand experiences to reflect upon different approaches to, mindsets regarding and attitudes towards entrepreneurship. With contributions from highly experienced academics from a variety of backgrounds, it will help entrepreneurship educators and teachers to decolonise business and innovation curricula while reflecting on key academic questions relating to unique entrepreneurial journeys.



Key Features:

  • Contributions from leading international scholars
  • Practical and useful learning outcomes, discussion questions and teaching notes
  • True life experiences of entrepreneurs from around the globe to explore both their strengths and the challenges they face with their ventures



Cases on Entrepreneurship and Diversity will be essential for students of such disciplines as business and entrepreneurship who wish to fully understand how diversity affects their chosen fields. It will additionally be of use within executive and practitioner education programmes.

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Contents: Introduction to Cases on Entrepreneurship and Diversity 1 Spinder Dhaliwal 1 1 Sisters organizing for change: a historical case of women’s enterprise support 3 Debra Blisson 2 Ailim Healing 23 Thomas M. Cooney and Martina Brophy 3 Leicester, UK: city of intercultural creativity and entrepreneurial placemaking 41 David Rae and Sudesh Sangray 4 A tale of two female Pakistani entrepreneurs: the constraining and supporting nature of norms 56 Adila Khan, Philippa Ward and Robin Bown 5 The outsidership dilemma of a healthtech start-up entering the US market 67 Basel Hammoda 6 Migrant entrepreneurship characteristics – a case study from regional Australia 81 Sujana Adapa and Subba Reddy Yarram 7 I am a former refugee and a woman from an ethnic community: do these shape my entrepreneurial journey? 101 Nadeera Ranabahu, Huibert P. de Vries and Zhiyan Basharati 8 AnatolianCraft: sustainable female entrepreneurship – a case study from Turkey 114 Gizem Kutlu 9 Institutions and female entrepreneurship: the case of a family business in China 128 Shihang Su, Laura A. Costanzo and Knut Lange 10 Female entrepreneurs and discrimination in South Africa: leveraging network embeddedness to access governmental support for social innovation 144 Sindile Dlamini, Luca Cacciolatti and Ioannis Christodoulou 11 Female entrepreneurship in a rural area – is mentoring the key to success? 159 Alison Theaker 12 Mindset and entrepreneurial learning in social entrepreneurship: ListenField – a driving force of sustainable solutions and impact for farmers 174 Nattida Srisaracam 13 Pikala Bikes, Marrakesh, Morocco: a social entrepreneurship company 186 Richard George 14 Nashtaa Café: the journey of Nisha Bajwa – entrepreneurial opportunity identification and development 200 Emilee L. Simmons and Saba Bibi 15 A quest for an identity 210 Emilee L. Simmons and Saba Bibi 16 Doubling down in gentrifying Brooklyn, New York City, USA 218 Eda Sanchez-Persampieri, Katja Schroeder and Vincent Vazzana
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781035353040
Publisert
2024-10-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
244 mm
Bredde
169 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
248

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Edited by Dr. Spinder Dhaliwal, Reader in Entrepreneurship, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, UK