Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships among prior knowledge, bisociative thinking mode and entrepreneurial opportunity identification in a sample of 197 technology-based entrepreneurs. Results indicate that bisociative thinking mode of an entrepreneur mediates the relationship between prior knowledge and entrepreneurial opportunity identification. In addition, the relationship between prior knowledge and entrepreneurial opportunity identification is stronger for high-technology entrepreneurs. Implications for research and practice are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-16 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
Keywords
- Bisociation
- Opportunity
- Prior knowledge
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Economics and Econometrics