Elgar Cases in Entrepreneurship – serie

In this illuminating casebook, Roland Kidwell brings together eminent scholars and researchers, showcasing real-world examples of family businesses and potential challenges they may face. Chapters encapsulate possible tensions that may manifest within family businesses, including sibling rivalry, intergenerational conflict, and clashing ideas about work ethic. Ultimately, the authors propose that it is essential for stakeholders and those in leadership to understand what techniques, policies and behaviors do, and indeed do not, work in family firms.Key Features:Contains learning notes at the end of each case to summarize key ideas and structure scholarly learningIncludes cases from several different countries, giving this fascinating book international scopeProvides genuine testimonies from those involved in family businesses to illustrate potential threats to company harmony and firm survival.This casebook is vital for those teaching and studying business and leadership, corporate governance, and family business. Family business advisors and those working in family business centers will additionally benefit from the practical scenarios illustrated throughout the book.

This book brings together a wealth of international case studies to examine transformational entrepreneurship and its multifaceted applications across different sectors, including the arts, business, engineering, government, healthcare, university and nonprofit sectors. Contributors illustrate how this distinct form of entrepreneurship can adapt to unpredictable changes, balancing social and economic impact to promote stability and growth.Key Features:Provides discussion questions and learning objectives for each caseArgues for a holistic and integrated approach toward systemic innovationComprehensive outline of the concept of transformational entrepreneurshipIncludes contributors from a range of countries and disciplines to emphasise a global perspectiveAnalyses a rich variety of case studies to demonstrate the practical application of transformational entrepreneurshipInterdisciplinary in scope, Cases on Transformational Entrepreneurship is an excellent resource for teachers and students worldwide studying business leadership and entrepreneurship across the social sciences. It is also useful for international policymakers interested in learning how to improve their entrepreneurial footprint.

This book provides a dynamic collection of case studies showcasing startup and enterprise journeys from an array of geographic, political, economic, and social contexts. Providing rich insights into how entrepreneurs navigate challenges and opportunities in diverse environments, it includes a broad selection of international examples to support the increasingly global perspective required in higher education.Key Features:Contains in-depth, practical coverage of entrepreneurial ecosystems through real-life businessesDesigned to assist enterprise and entrepreneurship educators with relevant and engaging contentEquips students and practitioners with a deeper understanding of the key issues faced by startups globallyEach case follows a clear and consistent structure, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for teaching and learningPresenting valuable learning material for students, educators, and researchers looking to understand global enterprise trends, Cases on Startups and Enterprise is an essential toolkit for business and management academics and enterprise educators, as well as policymakers, practitioners, and economic development professionals.

Cases on Public Sector Entrepreneurship examines the shifting political, economic and socio-technological forces that are altering public entrepreneurship contexts. Addressing the gaps in current methodological knowledge and combining theory and practice, this illuminating set of case studies provides integrated scholarship on business enterprise and public entrepreneurship.Key Features:Presents an international perspective, including detailed case studies from the UK, France, Finland and NepalAcknowledges the difficulties in transferability between jurisdictions and cases, illustrating key elements of public entrepreneurship in different settingslExplores narratives, stories and ethnographic examples to enhance knowledge and policy learning on how public officials seek real word social and economic outcomes and impactslInstructors, students and scholars will greatly benefit from this book, which demonstrates the intersection of public sector entrepreneurship with fields such as public policy and management, business enterprise and social and economic geography. It is also a vital resource for practitioners and policymakers in business and management and urban and regional development.

Considering the growing global phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, this illuminating casebook brings together a range of diverse perspectives on the state of the field in the US. Incorporating noteworthy examples across industries including enterprising non-profits, the automotive industry, banking, and hospitality, these cases provide a thorough exploration of social entrepreneurship, start-ups, and the social business model. Each case includes a case summary, learning outcomes, and a challenge faced in social entrepreneurship. Each gives practical and theoretical guidance to aid in teaching and details the context in which it occurs.Key Features:Includes several faith-based cases to expand on this emerging area of researchTakes a diverse approach with more accessible case studies and increasingly nuanced analysisPermits flexibility in practical applications of case studies allowing instructors to apply their principles as required for their learning purposesCases on Social Entrepreneurship in the United States is a vital resource for those teaching and studying social entrepreneurship and business and management. Nonprofit leaders and social enterprise practitioners will also benefit from its valuable insight.

This casebook explores the dynamic world of entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific through diverse, real-world case studies. Drawing on examples ranging from a tech incubator to a family-run export business, contributors illustrate how entrepreneurs navigate local customs, scarce resources, evolving regulations and rapid technological shifts. By outlining both successful pivots and hard-won lessons, this book provides crucial insights into how entrepreneurial ventures thrive in one of the world’s most vibrant economic regions.Key Features:Explores Asia-centric models of entrepreneurshipPresents case studies that span a range of countries, sectors and socio-economic contextsShowcases the impact of individual passion, community networks and institutional support on creating unique business modelsLinks personal entrepreneurial journeys to broader institutional, cultural and market dynamics, highlighting practical strategies for overcoming common hurdles including market entry and funding gapsWith structured teaching notes and accessible case studies that demonstrate entrepreneurial concepts in action, this book is an essential resource for scholars, students and educators in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, business and Asia-Pacific studies. Policymakers and practitioners in development agencies will also benefit from the book’s insights into structural enablers and barriers across different economies.

How are digital technologies changing the creation of new ventures? What are the critical skills for entrepreneurs in the digital age? How does digitalization change product design and communication with customers? How can small businesses in non-digital industries overcome the digital divide? This book helps answer these questions through real-world case studies and lessons learnt from the perspectives of real entrepreneurs in various industries, countries and types of business. Each case has abundant materials to support learning and reflection, including:discussion questions and assignments to stretch studentsdecision-making simulationsrich and detailed teaching notes to help enliven your teaching.Highlighting how entrepreneurship is changing in the digital age, this book will be an excellent resource for teachers and students of entrepreneurship, innovation management, new venture creation, marketing and strategy.

How can entrepreneurial thinking be applied to ventures in the arts? What strategies can artists employ to build viable professional careers? How can sustainable and thriving arts organizations be created? Merging the worlds of business and the arts, this engaging book of case studies of individuals and organizations, written by experts spanning a broad range of fields within the arts, offers insight into answering these key questions.Bringing together nuanced details from across the arts to provide a broad understanding of arts entrepreneurship, it also gives readers the tools to apply insights from other artistic disciplines to their own, synthesizing unique, targeted strategies from a myriad of sources. Each chapter includes:engaging classroom activities and discussion ideasteaching notes that allow material to be easily incorporated into any courseextraction of important principles of arts entrepreneurship from each case study. Equally applicable to formal and individual study, this book will prove an invaluable and inimitable resource for not only educators, researchers and scholars in arts entrepreneurship, management or administration but also individuals pursuing careers in this highly competitive industry.

This timely book presents case studies chosen to showcase the transformative potential of AI in entrepreneurship. It explores key opportunities and challenges introduced by this emerging technology, alongside essential ethical and governance considerations. Providing ready-to-use teaching tools and discussion questions, the cases highlight how AI can be used responsibly to enhance entrepreneurial practices, processes and business models.Key Features:Draws on case studies from four continents, establishing diverse cultural and market insightsCritically examines the moral dilemmas, regulatory considerations and ethical uses of AI in businessDemonstrates how AI can be used to effectively manage employees and organisations, including positions, duties and structural frameworksHighlights the role of AI in reducing entry barriers, enhancing productivity, accelerating decision-making and fostering innovationCases on Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence is an essential read for scholars and students of business, innovation and technology. Entrepreneurs will similarly benefit from its insights into how AI can enhance business and facilitate competitive advantage.

Cases on STEM Entrepreneurship provides essential insight into a nuanced collection of STEM case studies and is highly accessible for both educators and students. Importantly, it will help readers to identify with actual role models and their entrepreneurial challenges, delving into the complexities of fields such as environmental science and revolutionary modes of transport. Key Features:Diverse collective of case study subjectsHighlights the critical importance of using STEM case studies in entrepreneurship educationProvides a broad selection of cases, varying in problems addressed and business type, that can be applied across STEM and business higher education curriculums This expansive casebook will be perfect for those teaching entrepreneurship to students of STEM and business disciplines. Due to its practical scope, it will additionally benefit students and early career graduates pursuing entrepreneurship.

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 scholarsPractical and useful learning outcomes, discussion questions and teaching notesTrue life experiences of entrepreneurs from around the globe to explore both their strengths and the challenges they face with their venturesCases 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.

Cases on Born Globals brings together a wealth of case studies covering a range of industries and countries on emerging firms known as ‘Born Globals’ that seek to enter international markets immediately upon creation. Bringing together 11 key cases, Erik Rasmussen highlights how these firms have been increasing in number over the last 20 years. He further explores the speed of their growth, the challenges experienced and likely future prognoses. The book also discusses whether early internationalisation could be advantageous to entrepreneurial firms by linking up to other more prominent firms and thereby creating a greater reach for the newly-created firms.Key Features:Broad span of cases with global reachShowcasing different themes of Born Global researchDiscussion questions and assignments provided, together with further readingProviding expert guidance on how to apply theoretical concepts and models, this will be an excellent resource for teachers and students of international entrepreneurship, internationalisation and international business.

Cases on Entrepreneurship and Innovation bridges the gap between the real-world complexities of diverse innovative and entrepreneurial endeavours in challenging environments and the academic classroom setting. It serves as an essential toolkit for academics and instructors, providing clear teaching guidance and tailoring real-world scenarios to be more relatable and context-relevant for students across the globe.Key Features:Balanced perspective: Provides a harmonious blend of narratives detailing both entrepreneurial triumph and trials in diverse environments around the globeWide thematic spectrum: Spans a broad thematic spectrum of industries, from cutting-edge digital industries to fashion enterprises, enabling lessons for various entrepreneurial environmentsIn-depth exploration of emerging and peripheral regions: Takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of emerging and growing markets and peripheral regions where challenging contexts create unique business scenarios, offering nuanced insights about less explored regionsIdeal for university professors, instructors, and students specializing in disciplines such as entrepreneurship, innovation, management, marketing, and finance, this prescient casebook encourages a deep dissection, understanding, and reassessment of multifaceted situations. It is also a perfect resource for professionals in start-ups looking to hone skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Find inspiration, reference experiences, and role models to guide your entrepreneurial journey.

In this illuminating casebook, Roland Kidwell brings together eminent scholars and researchers, showcasing real-world examples of family businesses and potential challenges they may face. Chapters encapsulate possible tensions that may manifest within family businesses, including sibling rivalry, intergenerational conflict, and clashing ideas about work ethic. Ultimately, the authors propose that it is essential for stakeholders and those in leadership to understand what techniques, policies and behaviors do, and indeed do not, work in family firms.Key Features:Contains learning notes at the end of each case to summarize key ideas and structure scholarly learningIncludes cases from several different countries, giving this fascinating book international scopeProvides genuine testimonies from those involved in family businesses to illustrate potential threats to company harmony and firm survival.This casebook is vital for those teaching and studying business and leadership, corporate governance, and family business. Family business advisors and those working in family business centers will additionally benefit from the practical scenarios illustrated throughout the book.

This book brings together a wealth of international case studies to examine transformational entrepreneurship and its multifaceted applications across different sectors, including the arts, business, engineering, government, healthcare, university and nonprofit sectors. Contributors illustrate how this distinct form of entrepreneurship can adapt to unpredictable changes, balancing social and economic impact to promote stability and growth.Key Features:Provides discussion questions and learning objectives for each caseArgues for a holistic and integrated approach toward systemic innovationComprehensive outline of the concept of transformational entrepreneurshipIncludes contributors from a range of countries and disciplines to emphasise a global perspectiveAnalyses a rich variety of case studies to demonstrate the practical application of transformational entrepreneurshipInterdisciplinary in scope, Cases on Transformational Entrepreneurship is an excellent resource for teachers and students worldwide studying business leadership and entrepreneurship across the social sciences. It is also useful for international policymakers interested in learning how to improve their entrepreneurial footprint.

This book provides a dynamic collection of case studies showcasing startup and enterprise journeys from an array of geographic, political, economic, and social contexts. Providing rich insights into how entrepreneurs navigate challenges and opportunities in diverse environments, it includes a broad selection of international examples to support the increasingly global perspective required in higher education.Key Features:Contains in-depth, practical coverage of entrepreneurial ecosystems through real-life businessesDesigned to assist enterprise and entrepreneurship educators with relevant and engaging contentEquips students and practitioners with a deeper understanding of the key issues faced by startups globallyEach case follows a clear and consistent structure, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for teaching and learningPresenting valuable learning material for students, educators, and researchers looking to understand global enterprise trends, Cases on Startups and Enterprise is an essential toolkit for business and management academics and enterprise educators, as well as policymakers, practitioners, and economic development professionals.

This timely book analyzes cases of organizations in North America that have been identified as having been innovative in their operational strategies. From the introduction of electric cars and the launch of rockets into space, to T.I.A.A.’s proposed opening of the customer list to for-profits for the first time in its history, this book presents a wide range of entrepreneurial strategies employed by corporations. The book highlights that, despite facing significant roadblocks, these corporations have been pioneering in changing the way consumers live.Key Features:Provides a broad selection of casesFeatures contributions from leading scholarsIncludes teaching notes for each case to structure scholarly learningCases on Corporate Entrepreneurship in North America is a vital read for educators, academics and students of business, entrepreneurship, strategy and corporate governance. Business professionals will also benefit from the book’s practical application.

How are digital technologies changing the creation of new ventures? What are the critical skills for entrepreneurs in the digital age? How does digitalization change product design and communication with customers? How can small businesses in non-digital industries overcome the digital divide? This book helps answer these questions through real-world case studies and lessons learnt from the perspectives of real entrepreneurs in various industries, countries and types of business. Each case has abundant materials to support learning and reflection, including:discussion questions and assignments to stretch studentsdecision-making simulationsrich and detailed teaching notes to help enliven your teaching.Highlighting how entrepreneurship is changing in the digital age, this book will be an excellent resource for teachers and students of entrepreneurship, innovation management, new venture creation, marketing and strategy.

Cases on Entrepreneurship and Innovation bridges the gap between the real-world complexities of diverse innovative and entrepreneurial endeavours in challenging environments and the academic classroom setting. It serves as an essential toolkit for academics and instructors, providing clear teaching guidance and tailoring real-world scenarios to be more relatable and context-relevant for students across the globe.Key Features:Balanced perspective: Provides a harmonious blend of narratives detailing both entrepreneurial triumph and trials in diverse environments around the globeWide thematic spectrum: Spans a broad thematic spectrum of industries, from cutting-edge digital industries to fashion enterprises, enabling lessons for various entrepreneurial environmentsIn-depth exploration of emerging and peripheral regions: Takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of emerging and growing markets and peripheral regions where challenging contexts create unique business scenarios, offering nuanced insights about less explored regionsIdeal for university professors, instructors, and students specializing in disciplines such as entrepreneurship, innovation, management, marketing, and finance, this prescient casebook encourages a deep dissection, understanding, and reassessment of multifaceted situations. It is also a perfect resource for professionals in start-ups looking to hone skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Find inspiration, reference experiences, and role models to guide your entrepreneurial journey.

Cases on STEM Entrepreneurship provides essential insight into a nuanced collection of STEM case studies and is highly accessible for both educators and students. Importantly, it will help readers to identify with actual role models and their entrepreneurial challenges, delving into the complexities of fields such as environmental science and revolutionary modes of transport. Key Features:Diverse collective of case study subjectsHighlights the critical importance of using STEM case studies in entrepreneurship educationProvides a broad selection of cases, varying in problems addressed and business type, that can be applied across STEM and business higher education curriculums This expansive casebook will be perfect for those teaching entrepreneurship to students of STEM and business disciplines. Due to its practical scope, it will additionally benefit students and early career graduates pursuing entrepreneurship.

How can entrepreneurial thinking be applied to ventures in the arts? What strategies can artists employ to build viable professional careers? How can sustainable and thriving arts organizations be created? Merging the worlds of business and the arts, this engaging book of case studies of individuals and organizations, written by experts spanning a broad range of fields within the arts, offers insight into answering these key questions.Bringing together nuanced details from across the arts to provide a broad understanding of arts entrepreneurship, it also gives readers the tools to apply insights from other artistic disciplines to their own, synthesizing unique, targeted strategies from a myriad of sources. Each chapter includes:engaging classroom activities and discussion ideasteaching notes that allow material to be easily incorporated into any courseextraction of important principles of arts entrepreneurship from each case study. Equally applicable to formal and individual study, this book will prove an invaluable and inimitable resource for not only educators, researchers and scholars in arts entrepreneurship, management or administration but also individuals pursuing careers in this highly competitive industry.

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 scholarsPractical and useful learning outcomes, discussion questions and teaching notesTrue life experiences of entrepreneurs from around the globe to explore both their strengths and the challenges they face with their venturesCases 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.

Cases on Born Globals brings together a wealth of case studies covering a range of industries and countries on emerging firms known as ‘Born Globals’ that seek to enter international markets immediately upon creation. Bringing together 11 key cases, Erik Rasmussen highlights how these firms have been increasing in number over the last 20 years. He further explores the speed of their growth, the challenges experienced and likely future prognoses. The book also discusses whether early internationalisation could be advantageous to entrepreneurial firms by linking up to other more prominent firms and thereby creating a greater reach for the newly-created firms.Key Features:Broad span of cases with global reachShowcasing different themes of Born Global researchDiscussion questions and assignments provided, together with further readingProviding expert guidance on how to apply theoretical concepts and models, this will be an excellent resource for teachers and students of international entrepreneurship, internationalisation and international business.