Competence at technology entrepreneurship: an interpretive view

Mohammad Sadegh Baradaran, Jahangir Yadollahi Farsi, Seyed Reza Hejazi and Morteza Akbari

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 2020, vol. 38, issue 1, 1-17

Abstract: Purpose - Technology entrepreneur' competence is one of the main domains of study in the field of technology entrepreneurship. In the dominant rationalistic view, competence is seen as constituted by a set of components used in performing particular functions. This study aims to expand this field of study by using an interpretive view. Design/methodology/approach - Phenomenology is proposed and explored as an interpretive methodology that is more compatible with technology entrepreneurship. The empirical material is based on interviews with 19 technology entrepreneurs who have established new technology-based firms in Iran. Findings - Findings show that the nature of the technology entrepreneurship's competence is emergent, holistic and relational. Also, the entrepreneurs' perception of entrepreneurship specifies which competence's components they develop and what meaning these components take. Originality/value - By examining how technology entrepreneurs experience competence in the context of business creation, this study moves beyond the lists or categories of competencies, and it contributes to a broader understanding of competence at technology entrepreneurship.

Keywords: Technology entrepreneur; Competence; Phenomenology; Interpretive view; New technology-based firm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/JEAS-08-2018-0095

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